Jordan Albright, PhD

How the Supreme Court’s conversion therapy case could reshape LGBTQ+ protections across America Here's what to know about the case as oral arguments tee off the high court's next term.

Every big medical group says conversion programs hurt LGBTQIA+ kids and their families. The Supreme Court listened to arguments about if Colorado's law should keep being a law. The Supreme Court must protect kids from conversion programs in all states! Learn more: www.advocate.com/news/chiles-...

🗺️ Autism identification remains tied to structural inequities -

In AL, kids in high-poverty counties were less likely to be identified before kindergarten, while counties with more college-educated residents saw higher rates.

📊 Poster by COSMA Lab’s Morgan Patterson at #INSAR 2025:

🚨 Final Q&A Alert 🚨 Join @jordanalbright.bsky.social for an info session about the Clinical & Counseling Psychology PhD at South Alabama and preparing a strong application to the COSMA Lab (due Dec 1)!

🗓️ Wednesday, Oct 15
🕕 6:00 PM CST
💻 Zoom | Register here: southalabama.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

ASAN Condemns Administration's Rampant Misinformation about Autism, Acetaminophen, and Vaccines; Calls for Respectful, Fact-Based Approach - Autistic Self Advocacy Network On September 22nd, President Trump, RFK, and other members of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) leadership held a press conference that contained false and harmful information about…

Monday’s press conference with President Trump, RFK, and other members of HHS leadership contained false and harmful information about autism, acetaminophen, and vaccines. Read our full statement in formal language and plain language here: autisticadvocacy.org/2025/09/asan...

From presenting at @abctnow.bsky.social and #INSAR to attending the Brown #ImpSci Bootcamp, the COSMA Lab is about real training, real science, and real impact.
We’re recruiting PhD students (Clinical & Counseling Psych)!

🗓️ Apps due Dec 1
🔗 short-link.me/17HMG

Contextual factors influencing neuro-affirming practice: Identifying what helps or hinders implementation in health and social care

Centre for Neurodiversity and Development Public Lecture Why autism isn't what you think it is (and why that matters) - end of fellowship Public Lecture by Dr Monique Botha

Don’t miss it and grab some of the last remaining online and in-person spots now for my public lecture at the end of my fellowship! 🎟️

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🏛 #InBalance: Science and advocacy are both critical to supporting children and families—but how should psychologists engage in advocacy while maintaining scientific integrity? Learn from Dr. Mary Ann McCabe in this season's "Expert Recommendations": newsletter.sccap53.org/expert-recom...

Clinical & Counseling Psychology Ph.D. Program | Graduate School The Clinical & Counseling Psychology doctoral program is preparing leaders in mental health treatment, research, and teaching for a diverse and evolving world.

Interested in a PhD in Clinical & Counseling Psych?

Our APA-accredited program offers:
🔹 Integrated health equity training
🔹 Community-based clinical placements
🔹 A new HRSA-funded initiative in SUDs/OUDs

🔗 Program info: southalabama.edu/colleges/graduateschool/ccp

#Psychology #HealthEquity #SUD

Unity in strength: cultivating harmony and camaraderie in partnerships with neurodivergent colleagues to enhance research. Visit the link in the tweet to register for our three sessions.

Please come join the @abctautism.bsky.social for their fall seminar series exploring neurodivergent partnerships in research.

I am very excited to be presenting with my wonderful colleagues. I will be presenting TOMORROW Friday September 12th at 12 to 1 pm EDT

Register: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Tracking Policy and Targeting Your Advocacy: How a Bill Actually Becomes a Law - Policy Impact Project Author: Kiley McLean Editors: Policy Impact Project staff In the news or on social media, you might hear that a bill “passed”—but that doesn’t mean it’s a law. A proposal […]

How does a bill become a law? 🤔

Dr. Kiley McLean and the Policy Impact Project team break down the process and how to best tailor advocacy efforts in a recent blog post. Check out the full post below! #law #policy #advocacy

Looking for teaching resources? This PowerPoint provides an overview of the Trans Youth Project’s longitudinal study examining stability and change in gender identity and sexual orientation from childhood through adolescence.

👪 What Helps & Hurts Caregiver Coaching?
We interviewed families, providers & leaders in publicly funded EI systems.
Key insight: Trust, stress, and provider prep shape how effective caregiver coaching can be.

📄 Albright et al., 2025
🔗 doi.org/10.1177/1362...

#Autism #EarlyIntervention

Unity in strength: cultivating harmony and camaraderie in partnerships with neurodivergent colleagues to enhance research. Visit the link in the tweet to register for our three sessions.

Want to learn more about how to build effective research partnerships with neurodivergent colleagues? Come to our virtual seminar series to learn with us in 3 seminars this fall! Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

“I’m Kind of Stuck in the Middle. I Don’t Know Where to Go”: Race, Autism, and Intersectional Stigma Among Black and White Autistic Adults | Autism in Adulthood Background: Autistic adults frequently experience social stigma, which may be compounded by additional marginalized identities such as race, gender, and sexual orientation. Black autistic adults, in particular, may face unique challenges at the intersection of racial bias and autism stigma. However, the experiences of autistic people with intersecting marginalized identities remain underexplored in research, contributing to a limited understanding of stigma’s impact across diverse communities. Methods: We used qualitative methods to explore how intersecting identities shape autistic adults’ experiences of stigma and marginalization, with an emphasis on Black autistic adults. In total, 32 autistic adults (16 Black and 16 White) completed a semi-structured interview regarding their social experiences. Participants shared recent stories of peer exclusion, acceptance, discrimination, and support that they had experienced, as well as their feelings surrounding these events. We recorded and transcribed these interviews and used an inductive, or data-driven, approach to thematic analysis to identify salient themes in the data. Results: We generated three intersectional themes, which encompassed the unique impact of stigma on those with intersecting identities. Specifically, these themes included: (1) identity-based discrimination shaped by race, gender, and LGBTQ+ status; (2) challenges in obtaining and processing an autism diagnosis; and (3) difficulties navigating personal identity, particularly among Black autistic participants. While autistic adults broadly reported stigma experiences, Black participants often described layered forms of exclusion related to both their race and autistic traits. Across racial groups, women and LGBTQ+ participants also reported distinct forms of marginalization and erasure. Conclusion: These findings highlight how autism stigma intersects with other marginalized identities to shape social experiences. Black autistic adults, along with autistic women and LGBTQ+ autistic people, may encounter compounded barriers to acceptance, identity development, and belonging. These results underscore the need for more inclusive research and supports that attend to the diversity of autistic experiences.

Black autistic adults are too often left out of conversations about stigma and autism.

Our new paper shows how stigma is shaped by race, gender, and sexuality, creating unique challenges for Black autistic adults, women, and LGBTQ+ autistic people.

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Our Special Issue on The Social Model in Autism Research is now available online & all articles are free until 11th September!

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Here are some of the brilliant things you can find in it...

#AutismResearch #AutRes

📣 Calling all prospective clinical psych PhD applicants! 📣
Interested in #autism research, racial/gender #equity, or #impsci ?
Join Dr. Albright, PI of the COSMA Lab, for a Q&A session on:
🗓️ Wednesday, Sept 17
🕕 6:00 PM CST
💻 Zoom | Register here: short-link.me/1cazh

COSMA Lab is where equity-driven research meets inclusive mentorship. If you're passionate about autism, advocacy, and building justice-oriented care, consider applying to join our team. Applications due Dec 1!

🔗 Learn more: shorturl.at/DC3WR
#Neurodiversity #Autism #Equity #ClinicalPsych

🤝 Healthcare team-training models are being adapted to early intervention settings.
The result? High feasibility, acceptability, and collaboration gains among EI providers. Read more COSMA Lab work below

📄 Albright et al., 2025
🔗 doi.org/10.1177/1053...

#ImpSci #EarlyIntervention

Meet London, a member of COSMA Lab at the University of South Alabama, described with a testimonial expressing gratitude for mentorship and growth. Contact details and university logo included.

Meet London - COSMA Lab Manager & BBSc alum.
✨ “Being part of the COSMA lab has been a remarkable learning experience.”

From community-partnered research to presenting at #ABCT, London’s journey shows how our lab builds researchers & advocates.

🔗 shorturl.at/b0gKl
#Autism #GradSchool #ImpSci

Frustration in healthcare: Sex differences in parental perceptions of medical visits for autistic children Historical conceptualization of autism as male-dominant has contributed to sex disparities in accessing diagnosis and intervention services for autist…

😤 Parents of autistic girls report more frustration in healthcare settings than those of boys.
This COSMA Lab pub highlights gendered barriers in autism care, especially around feeling dismissed or unheard.

📄 Neal et al., 2025
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.re...

#Autism #Gender #HealthcareAccess #Equity

Informational flyer introducing Amanda, a COSMA Lab member, featuring her quote about the lab's focus on mental healthcare access, and contact details for more information.

At COSMA Lab, we work at the intersection of equity, autism, and community-based science. Want to join us? Applications are due Dec 1!

🔗 Learn more: shorturl.at/b0gKl
#ImplementationScience #HealthEquity #Autism #PsychologyPhD #ImpSci #PsychPhD #ClinicalPsychology

Excited to be recruiting PhD students for the Clinical and Counseling Psych program at the Univ. of South AL! 🎓

🔹 Implementation science & #CBPAR
🔹 Gender & Racial Equity in #Autism
🔹 Improving access to care

Join us in advancing equity-focused, community-engaged #impsci!

The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) User Guide: a five-step guide for conducting implementation research using the framework - Implementation Science Background The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) is a determinant framework that includes constructs from many implementation theories, models, and frameworks; it is used to pr...

The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research #CFIR User Guide: a five-step guide for conducting implementation research using the framework #impsci

implementationscience.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

🚌 Can mobile clinics & telehealth reduce autism assessment barriers in rural areas?

Our research team piloted both! Families reported high satisfaction, but access gaps remain.

📄 Bertollo et al., 2025
🔗 doi.org/10.1037/pri0...

#Telehealth #Autism #RuralHealth

A student named Morgan shares her experience in the COSMA Lab, highlighting research, training, presentations, and contact information for the Clinical & Counseling Psychology program.

What brought Morgan to the COSMA Lab at the University of South Alabama? A chance to be mentored in #impsci and serve the communities we love! Join us in making change in the South! Applications due Dec 1.

🔗 Learn more: shorturl.at/DC3WR
#PsychPhd #gradschool #Autism #ClinicalPsychology

Informational flyer for COSMA Lab at University of South Alabama, promoting psychology PhD programs and research opportunities; contact info for Dr. Jordan Albright is included.

📣 Interested in autism, racial & gender equity, and implementation science?

I’m Dr. Jordan Albright, and I direct COSMA Lab @ U. of South Alabama in the Clinical & Counseling Psych PhD program!

🔗 shorturl.at/DC3WR
📅 Apply by Dec 1!
#gradschool #PsychPhD #ClinicalPsychology #Neurodiversity #ImpSci