Annie Korp

Led by researchers from Drexel University’s A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, a recent study aimed to examine associations of prenatal fish consumption and omega-3 supplement use with autism diagnosis and broader autism-related traits in children.

Researchers from Drexel University’s Policy and Analytics Center in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute examined Medicaid data to identify perinatal and postpartum outcomes among people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism.

Nalini Prakash, PhD, an assistant clinical professor in Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions, developed a specialized dance and movement therapy (DMT) program to meet the unique needs of youth from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds to foster a sense of community and connection.

Drexel University’s Transition Pathways at the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, Goodwin College of Professional Studies and other Philadelphia partners will develop manufacturing job training programs and help jobseekers with disabilities obtain employment with funding from the Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant.