One of three Alabama Regional Autism Networks (ARAN) has opened at the UAB Civitan-Sparks Clinics to empower persons of all ages and all levels of functioning who have an autism spectrum disorder. It also provides support to their families.

Dr. Fred Biasini, associate professor in the Department of Psychology, directs the UAB Civitan-Sparks Clinics in the UAB Department of Pediatrics in the School of Medicine.

The Alabama Regional Autism Network will also connect with Alabama’s University Center of Excellence on Developmental Disabilities, led by Dr. Sarah O’Kelley, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology and chair of the Alabama Autism Providers Network.