SPARK Autism Study Is an Easy Option for Patient Families with ASD Published on May 09, 2019 in CHOP News 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 Published on May 01, 2019 in CHOP News 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 Published on Apr 23, 2019 in CHOP News 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 Published on Apr 02, 2019 in CHOP News 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 Published on Mar 06, 2019 in CHOP News 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 Published on Feb 18, 2019 in CHOP News An additional study provided evidence that these patients also have differences in the brain’s functional connectivity.
Mapping Brain Circuits in Newborns May Aid Early Detection of Autism Published on Feb 18, 2019 in CHOP News A new map of newborn babies’ brains reveals structural details that will offer a reference for researchers. Noninvasive MRI scans show the complexity that emerges late in pregnancy.
Can a Video Game-based “Digital Medicine” Help Children with Autism and Co-occurring ADHD? Published on Jan 03, 2019 in CHOP News CHOP researchers evaluate feasibility, safety and benefit potential of Project: EVO, a digital medicine tool designed as an investigational treatment for children with ASD and co-occurring ADHD.
Center for Autism Research Celebrates 10 Years of Advances Published on Dec 07, 2018 in CHOP News The center for Autism Research at CHOP celebrates its first decade with new report on milestones achieved and advances on the horizon.
Local Autism Advocate and CHOP Patient Gets Big Surprise on Ellen Published on Oct 24, 2018 in CHOP News Ben Hartranft, a CHOP patient and local autism advocate, receives a $10,000 donation toward his fundraising goal for the 2019 Eagles Autism Challenge.