Emory Autism Center

Come down to a 10 years of SPARK celebration! So excited to celebrate!

Emory Day of Giving is as much about fundraising as it is about demonstrating a show of support.

Please consider a contribution to Emory Oaks using the link below, and share with others who you think might also like to show their support. Thank you so much for being a supporter of our meaningful work!

Emory Day of Giving 2026 Join me and make a gift during this year's Emory Day of Giving!

Come to TELIC Empowerment's All Abilities Birthday Bash this Saturday, March 21, from 12-4 pm! Scan the QR code in the attached flyer to register. Activities include sensory games, arts &crafts, giveaways, and much more!!

Please join SPARK for the first of an ongoing series of watch party events, “Elevating Autistic Voices in Advocacy, Policy, and Research," with Natasha Nelson of Supernova Parenting.

March 25th at 3 pm EST. Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/2904676266?omn=96304006695

It is with great pride that we announce Emory University’s 6th Annual Autism Celebration Month events. As always, our neurodiverse Planning Committee has put together a truly fabulous and compelling series of events for April 2026, themed around “Persistence and Pride”. You can find out more information about the events at our Autism Celebration Month events site. https://med.emory.edu/departments/psychiatry/autism/acm/index.html

Here are the details:

Atlanta Campus Special Interest Showcase, Thursday, April 2nd (3 to 5 p.m.): Come join us to meet autistic students and community members and learn about their unique interests and talents. Presenters will be stationed at tables, and attendees can come and learn about the wonderful interests, gifts and talents in our community! This is an in-person event, held at the Cannon Chapel underpass!

Oxford Campus Powerpoint Night, Thursday, April 2nd (5 p.m.): Come out to the Oxford Campus of Emory to hear students present on their interests and areas of expertise. Students will give brief presentations and attendees will have the opportunity to learn and ask questions. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. This is an in-person event, held at Phi Gamma Hall!

Autistic Student Panel, Tuesday, April 7 (6:00 p.m., EST, zoom): We couldn’t possibly have Autism Celebration Month without our virtual Autistic Student Panel. Come learn about the autistic experience from 3 amazing college students, celebrating their successes and sharing about how our community can continue to come together to be more inclusive, supportive, and accessible. This event will be on zoom (link forthcoming – check back on our events page for updates!).

Virtual Research Symposium, Thursday, April 16 (6 p.m., EST, zoom): Once again, we will host a Virtual Research Symposium, featuring a panel of neurodivergent and autistic researchers from around the country. More information (e.g., zoom link) will be available soon on our ACM events page!

Autistic Student Graduation Celebration, Monday, April 20: Come join us for our 3rd annual Graduation Celebration. This is an invitation-only, small gathering to honor and celebrate Emory University autistic students who have graduated in the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semester. We will be hosting the event at the beautiful Carlos Museum on campus, and we are expecting to honor around 15 students this year! Come celebrate their hard work and perseverance. Invitations, agendas, and expectations are all coming soon, but mark your calendars!

If you would also like to support our work, our ACM Momentum campaign is now live: https://momentum.emory.edu/project/49595

This Saturday! Come celebrate Black History Month with the SPARK Atlanta Study team at Marcus Autism Center. Scan the QR code in the flyer or use the following link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-history-month-community-resource-family-networking-event-tickets-1980479799393?aff=oddtdtcreator

Mark your calendars for next Saturday! Come out to celebrate Black History Month with the SPARK Atlanta Study team at Marcus Autism Center. Scan the QR code in the flyer or use the following link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-history-month-community-resource-family-networking-event-tickets-1980479799393?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join SPARK for an upcoming webinar on compating autism disparities on black communities on February 25 at 12 pm with Natasha Nelson! Join here: https://sparkforautism.org/discover_article/webinar-awareness-to-action/

After more than two decades of steadfast leadership and tireless service, Dr. Joe Cubells is retiring from the Emory Autism Center. Dr. Cubells has had an extraordinary positive impact on patients and families at Emory and throughout Georgia and the Southeast.

If you would like to leave a memory or photo to honor Dr. Cubells, please use the Kudo Board https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/DDzs6NPk and click “Add to Board” (if you would like your post to be private, please click on the eye symbol to change from public to private).

Kudoboard for Joe Cubells | Kudoboard Kudoboard is an online replacement for the greeting card that you pass around and sign!

Have questions about SPARK? Hear SPARK Atlanta members share more about their important research. The link is in the flyer below, or visit https://bit.ly/48ifLMf on December 17 at 3 pm EST.