Read CNTR’s July 2026 News & Opportunities eNewsletter – Coalition for National Trauma Research
New from CNTR: July News & Opportunities This month’s newsletter features: CNTR’s formal response to the proposed OMB regulations, advocating for policies that preserve scientific integrity, evidence-based funding decisions, and investigator independence. Upcoming research education opportunities, including EAST’s final webinar in its multicenter trials series, the National Blood Summit and CNTR’s next Research Methodology Webinar, […]
Thrive in College with Autism
College Is a New Chapter—And It Can Feel Scary The word thrive may be a big word when you are stepping into college for the first time. For many autistic and neurodivergent students, college can feel like standing at the edge of a vast ocean. From far away, it looks exciting and full of possibility, […]
TMS Mapping vs. Traditional Meds
If you’ve ever felt stuck cycling through medications, like switching doses, managing side effects and hoping the next prescription will finally work, you’re not alone. That trial‑and‑error process has long been the norm in mental health treatment. But now, TMS mapping is offering something different: a way to tailor care to the brain itself. A […]
The Tale of Two Attorneys: A Journey through Loss, Grief, Severe Depression, and Recovery
This powerful post is written by Anne F. Downey, Esq., a former BigLaw lawyer, now recently retired, who reflects on her husband’s sudden death during heart surgery, and the grief, depression, treatment, and recovery that followed. Content Warning: This post contains discussions of suicidal ideation. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know […]
“Do I have an inner critic?”
She went off on herself last night: “The biggest interview of your life and you blew it to smithereens. He didn’t like you, and neither did I. You’d better double down on making yourself marketable — or else.” You may be asking yourself, “Do I have an inner critic too?” The interplay between the experiencing […]
Caps, Gowns, & Breakthroughs – Why High School Graduation Hits Different for Teens with Autism in 2026
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What Is a BCBA? Why This Credential Matters for Toddler ABA Therapy
Why is a BCBA Important in ABA Therapy? A BCBA, or Board Certified Behavior Analyst, is a graduate-level professional certified in behavior analysis. According to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst can provide behavior-analytic services and supervise professionals who implement behavior-analytic interventions. In ABA therapy, the BCBA is usually responsible for […]
CNTR Responds to Proposed OMB Rule that would Politicize Science – Coalition for National Trauma Research
CNTR’s Comment on Proposed OMB Rule: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (OMB-2026-0034-0001) The Coalition for National Trauma Research (CNTR) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Office of Management and Budget’s proposed revisions to 2 CFR Part 200, “Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance.” CNTR is a national nonprofit research organization dedicated to advancing trauma research […]
What’s it like to be homeless? | 2
He thought it could never happen to him. But with a shock and awe strike, it sure did. And when the smoke cleared, he was all questions: “Should I be afraid?” “How could you let it happen?” “What’s it like to be homeless?” Then he just sat, shaking his head. Three things cannot long be […]
How We Make Learning Fun for Your 2-Year-Old
How Play Builds Communication Communication does not begin with full sentences alone. For a 2-year-old, communication may look like reaching, pointing, handing an item to an adult, using a picture, making a sound, signing, saying one word, or combining words. Play-based ABA therapy can support each of these steps. A therapist may hold a favorite […]