PHL 17 In Focus: Autism Awareness Month
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During In Focus, innovations in autism research and the benefits of support services are discussed. And the Noltes family shares their inspiration for participating in the Eagles Autism Challenge.
Autism Spectrum Disorder News and Updates
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2018 Huddle Up For Autism Raises More than $106,000
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The 9th Annual Huddle Up for Autism raises more than $106,000 for the Center for Autism Research at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Center for Autism Research a Proving Ground for Novel Approaches
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Dr. Schultz shares how partnerships like the Eagles Autism Challenge will power groundbreaking advancements in autism research and clinical care at CHOP.
12 Autism Symptoms to Bring Up with Your Pediatrician
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Dr. Pandey talks with Prevention Magazine about the 12 autism symptoms parents should bring up with their pediatrician.
Brain Study Detects Autism in Infants
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Dr. Juhi Pandey talks a about CHOP’s groundbreaking brain imaging research to detect autism.
Mounting Evidence Links Mitochondrial DNA to Autism
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Several types of genetic alterations that affect mitochondria increase the risk of autism, two new studies suggest.
Attention Deficit Disorder, Autism Share Cognitive Problems
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New study suggests that children with autism have many of the cognitive differences seen in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Is Autism Associated with Stronger or Weaker Brain Connections?
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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
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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
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Genetics or Environment? It’s a familiar debate that plays out as scientists search for the causes of most health conditions.