Drexel's 2017 President's Report Highlights A.J. Drexel Autism Institute Projects

Drexel.edu, January 18, 2018

Drexel University President's Report 2017 highlights the spirit of research and innovation that runs through Drexel projects and initiatives. This year's report mentions exciting projects at the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute including Dr. Connor Kerns' development of a new tool to help distinguish between autism and anxiety; Dr. Diana Robins' $11 million grant to improve readiness for school in children diagnosed with autism; Project SEARCH's inaugural year in connecting youth with autism to the world of employment after high school; and the inaugural Eagles Autism Challenge, a 5K run/walk to raise money for autism research institutions including the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute.