Autism Integrated Care Program News

Only 8% feel prepared to assess autistic patients’ readiness to drive.

Study is largest to date to look at “real world” school conditions and how autistic children control their thoughts and emotions.

Pandemic gym closures led many to install their own home exercise equipment. A CHOP doctor offers tips to keep your family safer from accidental injuries.

Many toddlers on the boundary of a diagnosis may fall in or out of an autism classification, suggesting more individualized evaluations are needed.

Specialized driving instructors say path to getting licensed for autistic teens may be longer, but achievable with tailored instruction and other support.

Families might consider alternative treatments for autism symptom management. What are these options, and are they safe?

Early research shows how mild defects in the “batteries” of cells in brain tissue can lead to behaviors similar to those of autism.

Crash-involved autistic drivers were half as likely to crash due to speeding, but more than three times more likely to crash when making a left- or U-turn, suggesting need for tailored training

Improved screening practices could decrease disparities by increasing referrals for developmental delays in traditionally underserved communities.

Autistic people and their families have advocated for better quality of life measures, and early findings indicate this tool measures areas that are important to them.