2020

December
- Introducing the Alliance
  
  December 14, 2020
  The Alliance of Autism College to Employment Programs (a.k.a. The Alliance) is a new association for research-minded practitioners who are dedicated to autistic college students' success and building inclusive campus communities.
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- National Autism Indicators Report: The Complex Health and Health Care of Individuals with Autism
  
  Dec 01, 2020
  In the recently published sixth report in the National Autism Indicators Report series, researchers from Drexel University's A.J. Drexel Autism Institute highlight a holistic picture of what health and health care look like across the life course for people on the autism spectrum.
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October
- Drexel Study: Medicaid and Adults on the Autism Spectrum
  
  Oct 15, 2020
  Using administrative data from the Medicaid Analytic eXtract (MAX), researchers from Drexel University's A.J. Drexel Autism Institute found a substantial increase in the percent of adults receiving services for autism in the Medicaid population from 2008-2012.
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August
- Drexel Researchers Receive Funding for Racial Equity Projects
  
  Aug 31, 2020
  Just over $100,000 was awarded to 22 faculty and professional staff through Drexel's Rapid Response Research & Development Fund.
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- AJ Drexel Autism Institute Receives Two Grants from Drexel's Rapid Response Research & Development Fund
  
  August 25, 2020
  This year, in honor of Juneteenth, and Drexel’s commitment to the necessary examination and eradication of racial inequalities, Drexel's Rapid Response Research & Development Fund focused on racial equity projects.
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- Drexel Study: Measuring Social Networks of Young Adults with Autism
  
  Aug 17, 2020
  A new study from the <strong>A.J. Drexel Autism Institute</strong> at Drexel University has laid the groundwork to show how interpersonal relationships, and the resources they provide, could impact autistic youth's adult outcomes.
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June
- National Autism Indicators Report: The Connection Between Autism and Financial Hardship
  
  Jun 09, 2020
  A new report from the <strong>A.J. Drexel Autism Institute</strong> at Drexel University highlighted the financial challenges facing households of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States. According to the report, households of children with ASD experience higher levels of poverty, material hardship and medical expenses than households of children with other special health care needs.
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February
- Broken bridges-new school transitions for students with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review on difficulties and strategies for success
  
  February 11, 2020
  A study co-authored by Dr. Elizabeth McGhee Hassrick, an Assistant Professor in the Life Course Outcomes Research Program Area was listed as one of Autism Speaks Top 10 Autism Studies of 2019.
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January
- Where Do We Want Drexel To Be in 10 Years?
  
  Jan 22, 2020
  Starting this month, the committee working on Drexel’s new 10-Year Strategic Plan will begin meeting with colleges and schools to seek input on how Drexel should navigate the upcoming crucial decade.
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