Jessica Sances, assistant director of Program Development and Evaluation in Transition Pathways, shared with the Drexel News Blog why the InVEST initiative is important for Pennsylvanians with disabilities.
Tag: autism
Q+A: New Study Shows Maternal Illness During Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism
New research from NYU Grossman School of Medicine at New York University Langone Health, Drexel University’s A.J. Drexel Autism Institute and Aarhus University in Denmark has shown that maternal illness during pregnancy does not increase the likelihood of a being diagnosed with autism, despite many previous studies reporting a link.
Could Reducing Screen Time Among Young Autism Patients Reduce Symptoms?
One of the lesser-known downstream consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic is an increase in screen time among Americans in every age category. Although lots of television watching, social media scrolling, and playing video games may […]
Autism Acceptance Month: Emotional Development Expert
For April’s Autism Acceptance Month, Drexel News Blog is highlighting experts and projects from Drexel University’s A.J. Drexel Autism Institute. Andrea Wieckowski, PhD is an emotional development researcher.
Autism Acceptance Month: Clinical Assessment and Intervention Expert
For April’s Autism Acceptance Month, Drexel News Blog is highlighting experts and projects from Drexel University’s A.J. Drexel Autism Institute. Elisabeth Sheridan, PhD, is a clinical assessment and intervention expert.
Autism Acceptance Month: Philadelphia Autism Project, Providing Resources and Community for Autistic Philadelphians and Their Families
For April’s Autism Acceptance Month, Drexel News Blog is highlighting experts and projects from Drexel University’s A.J. Drexel Autism Institute. The Philadelphia Autism Project supports autistic individuals and their families living in Philadelphia through education, connections and innovative projects.
Autism Acceptance Month: Policy Impact Project, Propelling Research into Policy
For April’s Autism Acceptance Month, Drexel News Blog is highlighting experts and projects from Drexel University’s A.J. Drexel Autism Institute. The Policy Impact Project uses research to propel systems-level policy solutions that improve the lives of autistic people and those with other developmental disabilities.
Autism Acceptance Month: Social Capital Expert
For April’s Autism Awareness Month, Drexel News Blog is highlighting experts from Drexel University’s A.J. Drexel Autism Institute. Elizabeth McGhee Hassrick, PhD, is a social capital expert.
Autism Acceptance Month: Prenatal and Environmental Risk Factor Expert
For April’s Autism Awareness Month, Drexel News Blog is highlighting experts from Drexel University’s A.J. Drexel Autism Institute. Kristen Lyall, ScD, is a prenatal and environmental risk factor expert.
Autism Acceptance Month: Epidemiology and Risk Factors Expert
For April’s Autism Awareness Month, Drexel News Blog is highlighting experts from Drexel University’s A.J. Drexel Autism Institute. iana Schendel, PhD, is a professor at the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute and leads the Research Program in Modifiable Risk Factors for ASD.