April

Autism rates continue to climb and experts don't exactly know why

April 27, 2018
The CDC reported that prevalence rates of autism in 8-year-olds has gone up to 1 in 59 children from the previously reported 1 in 68. Experts including A.J. Autism Institute Director Craig Newschaffer weigh in on questions that still need to be answered about the factors at play.

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2017 IACC Summary of Advances in Autism Research features work by Autism Institute researchers

April 20, 2018

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Entering Adulthood With Autism

April 12, 2018
Falling off the ‘services cliff’ can have dire consequences for young adults with the developmental disorder.

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How the Eagles Autism Challenge Helps Local Families

April 3, 2018
Leading up to the Eagles Autism Challenge on May 19, NBC10 highlights the advancements and programs in the Philadelphia area that are helping kids and their families. Dr. Diana Robins's studies focus on getting children with autism the beneficial early intervention they need as soon as possible. This is just one research area of many that will benefit from the Eagles' inaugural autism fundraising event.

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Autism rates continue to climb and experts don't exactly know why