Carolina Autism & Neurodevelopment Research Center

Today is the last day to register for Rooster Tales!

Rooster Tales is an inclusive summer drama camp for students ages 7-14 on the autism spectrum, offered through a collaboration between the USC Department of Theatre and Dance and the Carolina Autism and Neurodevelopment Research Center.

Through theatre games, improv, role-play, movement, music, and imagination, campers will build confidence, practice social-emotional skills, and celebrate creativity in a supportive environment.

June 8–12 (ages 10-14)
June 15-19 (ages 7-10)
9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Free thanks to support from the SC Arts Commission
Registration Deadline: Today, June 2

Spots are limited so register today by scanning the QR code!

Calling all young actors!

Rooster Tales is an inclusive summer drama camp for students ages 7-14 on the autism spectrum, offered through a collaboration between the USC Department of Theatre and Dance and the Carolina Autism and Neurodevelopment Research Center.

Through theatre games, improv, role-play, movement, music, and imagination, campers will build confidence, practice social-emotional skills, and celebrate creativity in a supportive environment.

Registration Deadline: June 2
June 8–12 (ages 10-14)
June 15-19 (ages 7-10)
9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Free thanks to support from the SC Arts Commission

Spots are limited so register today by scanning the QR code!

Applications have launched for the New Ideas Award, which provides early-stage support for exploratory projects that test novel hypotheses and open new conceptual or experimental directions in the study of autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders.

This opportunity is open to researchers with a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree and who hold a faculty position (or an equivalent role) at a college, university, medical school or other research facility.

Scan the QR code for more information and to apply.

Research Roundup brought together students and researchers across both basic and human sciences for an evening of presentations, collaboration, and conversation.

From 10 engaging presentations and interdisciplinary discussion activities to updates from the CAN Executive Committee, the event highlighted the value of sharing ideas across fields. We also recognized seven presenters for outstanding flash talk performances.

Thank you to everyone who presented, participated, and helped make the event a success.

Congratulations to Jake Arcement on being named a Fulbright Scholar!

A South Carolina Honors College senior and neuroscience major, Jake has embraced curiosity, creativity, and community throughout his time at USC, pushing boundaries in everything from experimental music to mental health advocacy.

The Fulbright Program will give him the opportunity to continue that impact on a global scale, supporting research, study, and cultural exchange around the world.

CAN’s Research Roundup is right around the corner on May 5th, and we still have a few seats open to attend! Research Roundup is an annual event aimed to learn, network, and celebrate our community’s achievements.

Scan the QR code for more information and to register.

CAN-Gratulations to all the CAN students who presented at this year’s Discover USC showcase! We loved hearing from more than 50 CAN affiliated presenters during the event!

Join us tomorrow, April 24th from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for Discover USC! This annual showcase of research, scholarship, leadership and creativity features hundreds of presentations by the University of South Carolina’s outstanding undergraduate and graduate students, medical scholars and postdocs. The event will be held at the Columbia Convention Center and is open for anyone to come without registration.

Get ready for an engaging afternoon with networking and CAN updates over lunch, fast-paced research flash talks, interactive activities, and a chance to share your feedback — plus, stick around for some fun awards! The event will take place on Tuesday May 5th, from 12 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the Close-Hipp Building, Westview Room.

Scan the QR code for more information and to register.

We are excited to announce that our CAN Visiting Scholar Series will continue with the rescheduling of Dr. Broder-Fingert! The talk titled “Using Implementation Science to Improve Autism Services” will be held virtually.

Please scan the QR code for more information and to register.