Thought Leadership & Innovation Foundation (TLI), a not-for-profit organization that works at the nexus of science, technology and public health, proudly announces April as Healthcare Thought Leadership and Innovation Month—a dedicated time to highlight transformative ideas, groundbreaking research and innovative programs that are shaping the future of healthcare and advancing healthcare solutions for underserved populations.
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Enthusiastic response from clinicians attending the 2025 meeting of the Medical Academy of Pediatrics and Special Needs (MAPS) to participate in the AKG pilot program
TLI continues advancing the Autism Knowledge Gateway (AKG) mission to improve healthcare for autistic individuals by bridging medical research and clinical practice. We commend the MAPS team for their overwhelming support of AKG and reaffirmed our commitment to collaboration at the MAPS 2025 Spring Conference. Represented by Casandra Oldham, Director of Autism Programs, and Keri Schoenbrun, Director of Development, TLI engaged with over 400 dedicated practitioners—the largest gathering in MAPS history—alongside an impressive array of exhibitors, strengthening our shared goal of enhancing care for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related conditions.
This conference not only deepened our understanding of the challenges at hand but also highlighted a wave of enthusiasm among medical professionals striving to improve the lives of autistic individuals.
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Casandra Oldham, Director of Autism Programs at the Thought Leadership & Innovation Foundation (TLI), shares her experiences as a mother of two children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Gareth, currently 20, and Korlan, currently 18.
In this monthly Q&A series, Casandra reflects on the evolving challenges of raising children with ASD, discussing how her goals and approaches have changed as her sons have grown. She also sheds light on broader societal and systemic obstacles affecting families like hers.
Casandra is open to receiving questions and concerns of parents who are struggling with similar issues, especially as youngsters with autism age into adulthood. TLI also invites readers to submit topics they would like to see covered throughout this blog series.
With the launch of the Autism Knowledge Gateway (AKG), parents, physicians, researchers and scientists can access a centralized hub consolidating over 40,000 peer-reviewed research articles on autism-related medical care.
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Casandra Oldham, Director, Autism Programs, Thought Leadership & Innovation Foundation (TLI), shares her experiences as a mother of two children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Gareth currently age 20 and Korlan currently age 18.
In this monthly Q&A series, Casandra discusses the emotional and practical aspects of sharing her sons’ diagnoses with family, friends and her broader support network.
Casandra is open to receiving questions and concerns of parents who are struggling with similar issues, especially as youngsters with autism age into adulthood. TLI also invites readers to reach out with topics they would like to see covered on this blog series.
With the launch of the Autism Knowledge Gateway (AKG), parents, physicians, researchers and scientists can access a centralized hub consolidating thousands of peer-reviewed research articles on autism-related medical care.
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