CHOP’s Center for Autism Research Shows How the Brain’s “Reward Circuit” Plays a Key Role in Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder Published on Jun 18, 2018 in CHOP News Neuroimaging reveals differences in rewards processing linked to social difficulties, repetitive behaviors, and restricted interests in ASD.
Eagles Autism Challenge Raises More than $2.3 Million for Autism Research, Programs Published on May 22, 2018 in CHOP News Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is one of three organizations to benefit from proceeds raised at inaugural Eagles Autism Challenge.
2018 Huddle Up For Autism Raises More than $106,000 Published on Apr 19, 2018 in CHOP News The 9th Annual Huddle Up for Autism raises more than $106,000 for the Center for Autism Research at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
CHOP Employee Awarded Prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship Published on Feb 28, 2018 in CHOP News Stepheni Uh, a clinical research assistant at the Center for Autism Research at CHOP, was one of 35 people nationwide to receive the scholarship.
Is Autism Associated with Stronger or Weaker Brain Connections? Published on Jan 11, 2018 in CHOP News New research shows how children and teens with ASD can have both stronger and weaker brain connections than their typically developing peers.
For Teens with Autism, Behavioral Issues Boost Risk of Police Run-ins Published on Jan 11, 2018 in CHOP News Young people with autism who have serious psychiatric problems stand a ninefold greater chance of having an encounter with the police than do others on the spectrum, according to a new study.
CAR Researchers Zero In on Genetic Risk Factors for ASD Published on Jan 09, 2018 in CHOP News Genetics or Environment? It’s a familiar debate that plays out as scientists search for the causes of most health conditions.
Researchers Take Gaming to a New Level to Help Children with Autism Published on Jan 05, 2018 in CHOP News The Center for Autism Research is conducting several studies to assess the feasibility of using video games and virtual reality to help children improve symptoms of autism.
Study Zeroes In on Key Part of DNA Deletion Linked to Autism Published on Dec 13, 2017 in CHOP News Genes residing in a small stretch of DNA on chromosome 22 may provide clues to the biology of autism.
Public Health Minute with Dr. William Latimer: Dr. Susan Levy Published on Nov 30, 2017 in CHOP News Dr. Susan Levy, developmental and behavioral pediatrician and Director of the Regional Autism Center at CHOP, talks about early identification of autism spectrum disorder.