Football for All – Eagles Score Big off the Field
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Through a unique collaboration, the Philadelphia Eagles launch a sensory room at Lincoln Financial Field.
Autism Integrated Care Program News and Updates
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Parental Support Is Key when Autistic Adolescents Want to Learn to Drive
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Specialized driving instructors stress life skill development, parent-supervised practice, and individualized training to enhance learning and independence.
Brain Imaging Study Expanded to Include Children with Down Syndrome
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The NIH recently awarded funding for an infant brain imaging study at CHOP to better understand brain and behavioral development in children with Down syndrome.
CHOP Volunteers Make Camp Special
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CHOP volunteers make camp a reality for many kids with special medical needs. They not only keep them healthy, but they also take part of the activities and enjoy seeing kids being kids.
SPARK Autism Study Is an Easy Option for Patient Families with ASD
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The SPARK study is open to anyone with a community diagnosis of autism and their biological parents and siblings. Adopted individuals are welcome to join. Learn more about the study.
CHOP Researchers Present New Findings at 2019 International Society for Autism Research Annual Meeting
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Studies covering virtual reality technology for police interactions and diagnosis during primary visits were presented at the meeting’s press conference.
Girls and Boys on Autism Spectrum Tell Stories Differently, Could Explain “Missed Diagnosis” in Girls
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New study from CHOP researchers suggests differences in the way girls and boys on the autism spectrum tell stories could be important to “missed diagnosis” in girls.
CHOP Awarded $936,000 from Inaugural Eagles Autism Challenge
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The inaugural Eagles Autism Challenge awarded Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia $936,000 to support cutting-edge autism research and programs.
Children with Autism, Developmental Delays More than Twice as Likely to Have Sleep Problems
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A large study finds children with autism and developmental delays are more than twice as likely to have sleep problems.
Children on the Autism Spectrum with Co-occurring ADHD Symptoms Lag Behind in Key Measures of Independence and Communication
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An additional study provided evidence that these patients also have differences in the brain’s functional connectivity.