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Our core mission is to advance the best science of clinical care for individuals with autism and their families.

Welcome to the Autism Program at the Yale Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine. Our clinical services include evaluations, treatment and capacity-building consultations to schools and the community at large. Our research covers a wide range of clinical and basic science projects, from gene-finding to access to community services. The focus of this research is social and communica

tion development, linking genes to brain to behavior. We train the next generation of leaders in the field in various disciplines of science and clinical care. And we are deeply involved with parent support and governmental agencies, having the ultimate goal of advancing knowledge, disseminating best practices, and improving services in the community.

05/05/2026

At the end of April, the McPartland Lab traveled to Prague, Czech Republic, to attend the International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) annual meeting! At this year’s conference, Dr. McPartland chaired a panel highlighting the progress made by the Autism Biomarkers Consortium for Clinical Trials over the past decade, fellows Sara Eberle and Casey Carrow presented at a Special Interest Group, and all lab members shared their research during poster sessions throughout the conference. We greatly enjoyed attending panels, meeting colleagues from across the world, connecting with lab alumni, and learning from experts in the field! Thank you to INSAR for having us!

Check out highlights from our time in Prague and click the link in our bio to visit our website (mcp-lab.org) and see all of the posters presented this year!

05/01/2026

A couple of weeks ago, the fellows attended the Profound Autism Summit in Boston hosted by the Profound Autism Alliance! We got to share more about our studies, while meeting representatives from organizations within the autism community and learning from experts in the field. Additionally, two of our fellows, Casey Carrow and Sara Eberle, had the opportunity to present on our studies that use adaptive strategies to include underrepresented populations, namely autistic children with co-occurring intellectual disability. It was also lovely to connect with previous fellows, Cassie Stevens and Max Rolison. Thank you Profound Autism Alliance for having us!

03/04/2026

The Yale School of Medicine recently published Part One of a three-part Q&A series with Dr. McPartland exploring the history of autism, ongoing research, and future directions in the field. Click the link in our bio to read the article, and stay tuned for Parts Two and Three!

03/02/2026

On March 21st, we hosted our second Autism Acceptance Basketball Game in collaboration with Yale Athletics & the Yale Men’s Basketball Team! It was a close game, but the Bulldogs pulled out a win! We loved spending time with supporters of the McPartland Lab and the Autism community! Thank you to everyone who came out and made it such a special day! 🏀💜

02/13/2026

Last week, fellows Shivani and Emma attended the Stratford Public Schools Early Childhood and Kindergarten Discovery Night to meet local families and share information about our current studies.
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We are actively recruiting 3-11 year-olds with intellectual disability with and without autism. More information can be found in the purple pinned post at the top of our page or on our website!

02/09/2026

Save the date! The McPartland Lab is partnering with the Yale Athletics Department to co-host a men’s basketball game on February 21st that supports autism through inclusive, fun, and sensory-friendly activities and accommodations for autistic individuals and their families.

Interested in attending? Check out the link in our bio to RSVP and submit artwork to be displayed on the Jumbotron on game day. We look forward to seeing you there! 🏀

02/05/2026

The McPartland Lab recently hosted an autism friendly basketball game in collaboration with the Yale Athletics Department! We had lots of fun seeing new and familiar faces!

12/12/2025

Calling all recent and soon-to-be college graduates interested in cutting-edge clinical research in autism in the McPartland Lab at the Yale Child Study Center! The application for the Sara S. Sparrow Fellowship is now open and closing February 1st, 2026. Checkout the link in our bio for more information on the fellowship and how to submit your application.

For questions, interested applicants should contact mcp.lab@yale.edu or call 203-737-4586.

11/24/2025

Last week, our first year fellows attended The Social Chase Fundraiser Concert Gala! This event supports The Social Chase, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to creating an inclusive support network for neurodivergent teens and adults. The night was filled with great music, dancing, and community! Pictured with our fellows are Social Chase founder Helen Taylor and honoree Sharon Taylor. Thank you for having us!

04/28/2025

Happy Autism Month! The McPartland Lab is highlighting perspectives from the community. Today’s post features Robin Watson.

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https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/research/autism-and-neurodevelopment/, https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/mcpartland/

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