Science, Advocacy, and Early Detection: Fixing the Autism Bottleneck

In this episode of the EarliPoint Exchange, hosts Dr. Cheryl Tierney and Kirsten Yurich, BCBA, are joined by autism science advocate Alison Singer, founder of the Autism Science Foundation, for a conversation at the intersection of science, advocacy, and early detection.
Dr. Singer explores the persistent bottlenecks in autism identification, the real-world consequences of delayed diagnosis, and the role of advocacy in shaping research priorities and access to care. The discussion highlights how advances in developmental neuroscience and objective diagnostic technologies are reshaping the landscape of early autism detection. Dr. Singer shares perspectives on how scientific integrity, public policy, and innovative tools can work together to improve outcomes for children and families.

The webinar will be held on April 28th, from 12PM-1PM, and includes 1 BACB Learning CEU. Attendance is included free with a BehaviorLive subscription, and registrants will also have access to the recorded session on-demand for CEUs.

Learning Objectives

  • Explain the current systemic bottlenecks that delay autism identification and access to care, and describe their impact on families and long-term outcomes.
  • Discuss the role of scientific advocacy and early detection tools in reshaping autism care systems and improving access to evidence-based intervention.
  • Evaluate how emerging diagnostic technologies like EarliPoint can integrate with advocacy and research efforts to support earlier, more equitable autism identification.

Register now to reserve your spot and explore how groundbreaking research in eye-tracking is advancing the future of autism diagnosis and assessment.

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Jamie Pagliaro brings over two decades of leadership in autism and behavioral health to his role as President and CEO of EarliPoint. Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer at Rethink, a leading SaaS provider supporting individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. Under his leadership, Rethink’s behavioral health division became the company’s largest business unit, serving thousands of clinicians and driving scalable, tech-enabled care delivery.

Earlier in his career, Jamie was Executive Director of the New York Center for Autism Charter School, the first public charter school in New York State dedicated to children with autism. At EarliPoint, he leads the company’s mission to bring breakthrough science to the front lines of care—empowering providers, families, and health systems with earlier answers and better outcomes.

Jamie Pagliaro

President & Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Ami Klin is a globally recognized leader in autism research and early detection. As Director of the Marcus Autism Center and Division Chief of Autism and Developmental Disabilities at Emory University School of Medicine, he has dedicated his career to understanding how young children engage with the social world—and how subtle disruptions in attention can signal developmental differences. His pioneering work in eye-tracking science led to the development of EarliPoint™ Evaluation, the first FDA-authorized tool to objectively assess autism in children as young as 16 months.
At EarliPoint, Dr. Klin drives clinical strategy and innovation, ensuring that families and clinicians worldwide have access to timely, science-based insights that enable earlier, more personalized intervention. His career reflects a deep commitment to transforming how society supports children with autism—starting with the earliest signs.

Ami Klin, PhD

Chief Clinical Officer & Co‑Founder