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Congratulations to Shana!
Shana Attar, a graduate student in the READi Lab, recently received a $20,000 award from the UW Population Health Initiative’s ...
Celebrating Black Futures Month
Although we are approaching the end of Black Futures Month, we hope that the spirit, pride, vision, and positivity that ...
The Effect of COVID-19 School Closures on Children with Autism
In a recent study published by Frontiers in Education, it was found that parents with children on the spectrum were ...
WHAT IF… Autistic Actors Starred in Shows Featuring Autistic Characters?
There has been a recent call for authenticity in the dramatic arts that involves casting actors who have ‘lived experience’ ...
New Tool Kit for Improving the Vaccine Experience
Getting vaccines can be scary for children and parents alike. Autism Speaks has created a Vaccine Experience Tool Kit to ...
ATTENTION ALL WASHINGTON STATE PART C EARLY INTERVENTION PROVIDERS!!
The READi Lab is conducting a new study to examine the use of Reciprocal Imitation Teaching (RIT) by EI ...
Need Help with Haircuts?
There are many challenges that children with autism may face when it’s time to get a haircut, from sensory issues ...
Motor Skills in Autism: A Missed Opportunity
Ashley De Marchena and Casey Zampella at Spectrum News report that up to 87% of autistic children have challenges moving ...
Congrats Lisa! Don’t Unfriend Us!
Lisa has been an invaluable member of the UW READi Lab for the past 11 years. Starting out as a ...
Meet Carly, Our Newest Team Member!
Meet Carly, a former behavioral technician, and an aspiring clinical psychologist. She joined our READi lab team just before the ...
READi Lab Research Highlights 2021
Please see our 2021 research highlights below! We're available for questions or feedback at readilab@uw.edu ...
Sensory Sensitive Santas 2021: Holiday Fun In & Around Seattle
Visiting with Santa is a common holiday tradition for many families, but some children may be wary of the larger ...
Autism Prevalence Increases Per CDC, Spectrum News
Earlier this month, the CDC published current autism prevalence numbers in the United States. As of 2018, one child in ...
‘A Grandparent’s Guide to Autism’ from Autism Speaks
Grandparents are significant role models and playmates for their young grandchildren. It is common for a grandparent to be unsure ...
Rethinking Autism Assessments during COVID Q&A with Spectrum News
A recent commentary entitled, “Rethinking autism spectrum disorder assessment for children during COVID-19 and beyond” was published in the journal ...
‘Sleepless on the Spectrum’ Video from Spectrum News
Many children with autism struggle to get a restful night's sleep. Why is sleeplessness so prevalent in autistic children? In ...
‘Different: A Great Thing to Be!’ Children’s Audiobook
‘Different: A Great Thing to Be!’ introduces us to Macy, a kind and relatable girl who celebrates what makes her ...