Our team of autism spectrum disorder experts includes physicians, psychologists, nurse practitioners, and behavior, occupational and speech therapists.
Sep 18, 2019
A new study by CHOP researchers looks at how specific children with autism process auditory stimuli, which could have important diagnostic potential.
Jun 18, 2019
Specialized driving instructors stress life skill development, parent-supervised practice, and individualized training to enhance learning and independence.
May 30, 2019
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.
May 9, 2019
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.
Apr 23, 2019
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.
Apr 2, 2019
The inaugural Eagles Autism Challenge awarded Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia $936,000 to support cutting-edge autism research and programs.
Mar 6, 2019
A large study finds children with autism and developmental delays are more than twice as likely to have sleep problems.
Feb 18, 2019
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.
Feb 18, 2019
An additional study provided evidence that these patients also have differences in the brain’s functional connectivity.
Oct 18, 2018
Research findings may shed light into possible mechanisms underlying the increased obesity risk in children with ASD, which may offer targets for early intervention.