Introduction to the Science & Lived Experience of Autism: Debunking the Empathy Myth Lunch & Learn
Monday, December 8, 2025
12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Introduction to the Science and Lived Experience of Autism: Debunking the Empathy Myth, presented by Dr. Matthew Lerner and Ava Gurba, via Zoom.
Join us in welcoming two content experts from the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute as they preview the Introduction to the Science and Lived Experience of Autism (ISLEA) program. ISLEA is designed to debunk common myths, explore recent scientific findings, and gain insight into the lived experience of autistic people. ISLEA is co-taught by instructors with research/clinical expertise and lived experience, exemplifying the principle of “Nothing about us, without us.”
To register: https://cvent.me/97x5GP
For more info: https://cvent.me/VG5470
Speakers:
Matthew Lerner, PhD, Associate Professor, Leader of the Life Course Outcomes Program Area, and Director of the Social Connections and Treatment Lab, A.J. Drexel Autism Institute
Ava Gurba, Senior Research Associate in the Social Connections and Treatment Lab, A.J. Drexel Autism Institute
Contact Information
GISP (Global, Interprofessional, and Specialized Programming
215.780.1380
salus_gisp@drexel.edu