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Lindsay Shea, DrPH

Director of the Policy and Analytics Center in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute and Associate Professor
Expertise autism health care policy

Shea leads autism-focused projects at the local, state, federal and international levels using innovative analytic strategies developed in the Policy and Analytics Center to support the development of effective social and health policy across the United States. Shea was the first to author the Pennsylvania Autism Census Report and her research interests include creating and using an evidence base in forming, evaluating and implementing social and health policies.

 

Shea is the interim leader of the Life Course Outcomes Research Program, in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute. Her work focuses on delivering information that empowers families, communities and organizations to create a world where people on the autism spectrum are valued and supported as contributing members of the community.

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215.571.3440 ljl42@drexel.edu

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Annie Korp

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Youth With Autism Are More Likely To Be Arrested. A Nevada Judge Wants to Remedy That
Feb 12, 2024
Research on interactions between autistic youth and the criminal justice system led by Lindsay Shea, DrPH, director of the Policy, Analytics and Community Research program and professor in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, was mentioned in a Feb. 12 NPR story about a specialty court program to address the behaviors of at-risk juvenile offenders with autism in Nevada.
Celebrating Women in Autism Science
Feb 10, 2023
Lindsay Shea, DrPH, director of the Policy, Analytics and Community Research program and professor in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, was featured in a Feb. 10 Spectrum News story highlighting 31 women autism researchers and scientists to mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
Five Tips for Translating Research Findings Into Smart Public Policy
Oct 11, 2022
Lindsay Shea, DrPH, director of the Policy and Analytics Center and professor in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, was quoted in an Oct. 11 Spectrum News article about tips for translating research findings into public policy that creates change and has impact.
Beyond the Bench: A Conversation With Lindsay Shea
Mar 11, 2022
Lindsay Shea, DrPH, director of the Policy and Analytics Center and professor in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, was featured in a March 11 Spectrum story about her work in the Autism Institute and turning research outcomes into policy that will affect change.
Pitfalls in Using Autism Claims Data: Q&A With Lindsay Shea
Dec 14, 2021
Lindsay Shea, DrPH, director of the Policy and Analytics Center and professor in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, was quoted in a Dec. 14 Spectrum article about the various ways researchers tap insurance claims data and how best to standardize those practices to improve health services for autistic people.
Study: Autistic Adults May Be at a Higher Risk for Severe COVID-19
Sep 10, 2021
Lindsay Shea, DrPH, director of the Policy and Analytics Center and assistant professor, and Whitney Schott, PhD, an assistant research professor, both in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, were quoted in a Sept. 10 Very Well Health article about their recently published research that found autistic individuals have an increased risk of COVID-19 infection.
Autism Advocacy Groups Urge Vaccine Priority as Caregivers Worry
Feb 5, 2021
Lindsay Shea, DrPH, director of the Policy and Analytics Center and assistant professor in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, was quoted in a Feb. 5 WHYY.org story about advocacy for individuals with autism to be given vaccine priority.
Philadelphia Family Prevails In Court, Forcing Insurer to Pay For Autism Services In School
Jan 22, 2016
Lindsay Shea, PhD, an assistant clinical professor in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute and director of the Eastern Region Autism Services Education, Resources and Training Collaborative, was quoted in a Jan. 22 WHYY/Newsworks.org story about a local family suing Independence Blue Cross for not covering autism support for their son once he entered school.
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