National Autism Center is Proud to Host Oyu-Erdene Bat-Erdene.

May's National Autism Center (NAC) is proud to introduce, as part of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, a visiting Professional Fellow who will be working with NAC over the coming month. We are thrilled to have this opportunity. 

"We are honored to host Oyu-Erdene as a Professional Fellow with the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations. Sharing our knowledge and practices with practitioners, families, and caregivers around the world strengthens our mission and contributes to improving care for autistic individuals globally.

Each year, we welcome international visitors, and every visit brings a meaningful exchange of ideas and the foundation for lasting professional relationships. While differences in culture or language may exist, they quickly fade in the presence of our shared commitment to enhancing the lives of autistic people—a common purpose that shapes and enriches every conversation."
—Matt Riley Psy.D., BCBA, Chief Clinical Officer, May Institute & National Autism Center

"I am a Professional Fellow with the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, currently placed at May Institute and the National Autism Center. My work focuses on improving school readiness for autistic children in Mongolia, where families often lack access to practical, high-quality resources and must navigate complex education choices with limited support. During my fellowship, I am developing a parent toolkit designed to support families, educators, and inclusive classroom communities. The goal is to equip not only parents and teachers, but also peers and their families, with the understanding needed to create supportive learning environments so that inclusion is meaningful and sustainable. I am also contributing to the work of May Institute and the National Autism Center while gaining insight into their evidence-based practices. I look forward to continuing this collaboration beyond the fellowship by welcoming colleagues to Mongolia and building a long-term partnership that strengthens autism services and family support systems in both countries."
—Oyu-Erdene Bat-Erdene

"It is a joy to welcome Oyu-Erdene to the National Autism Center as part of the US-China Relations Program. She will be joining us for a month and then we will have the opportunity to continue this work in Mongolia for two additional weeks . Oyu always asks insightful questions and is eager to help create and provide materials for parents of autistic children. During her fellowship she will help us expand our resources for parents, create a parent tool kit, and help us gain new insight into the needs of caregivers both in the USA and abroad. We are thrilled to begin this meaningful partnership and to continue to learn through each other."
— Jenna Gilder, Ph.D., BCBA, LABA, Assistant Director, National Autism Center@ May Institute

Stay tuned for more of this emerging story.