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New Lurie Autism Institute to Advance Autism Discovery Across the Lifespan

Published on
Jun 11, 2025
Lurie Autism Institute Advances Autism Discovery
The transformative investment is the largest single donation to academic medicine in the U.S. focused on autism research across the lifespan.
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Faculty Spotlight: Personalizing Autism Interventions with Emily Kuschner, PhD

Published on
Feb 28, 2025
Autism Interventions with Emily Kuschner, PhD
Faculty Spotlight Emily Kuschner, PhD, takes a personalized approach to interventions for children with autism.
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Exceptional Scientists Honored, ADHD and Autism, Molecular Basis of Food Antigens

Published on
Feb 21, 2025
In the News
In research news, CHOP researchers honored, investigators reveal molecular cause of allergic trigger for eosinophilic esophagitis, and more.

Developing a Romantic Relationships Program for Autistic Young Adults with Intellectual Disability

We are making a program to teach autistic young adults with intellectual disability (ID) about romantic relationships.

Ready to CONNECT: Conversation and Language in Teens

Ready to CONNECT: Conversation and Language in Teens

Conversations are important for getting along in everyday life, but we don't really know what makes them successful. This study aims to find out what factors help make conversations better.

SOAR Studying Outcomes of Autistic Individuals Transitioning to Adulthood

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Children’s National Hospital are studying daily living skills like cooking, cleaning, and money management and their impact on quality of life for autistic individuals.

BUFFET-Snack: Food Selectivity Study for Autistic Youth

BUFFET-Snack: Food Selectivity Study for Autistic Youth

The Building Up Food Flexibility and Exposure Treatment (BUFFET) program helps autistic children 8-12 years old to be more flexible with trying new or non-preferred foods.

PEDSnet Research Prioritization Strategy

PEDSnet and DBPNet seek youth (13-24), parents, and clinicians/scientists for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Research Prioritization Study.

Program in Advanced Imaging Research

Program in Advanced Imaging Research

The Program in Advanced Imaging Research provides state-of-the-art advanced neuroscience and body imaging capabilities to support the world-class investigators at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in advancing novel discovery and translational research findings.

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CHOP-Penn Autism Experts Share Vision for Accelerated Discovery

Published on
Jun 3, 2024
Joseph W. St. Geme, MD, chair, Department of Pediatrics at CHOP; Lisa Guay-Woodford, MD, senior advisor for Clinical and Translational Research Initiatives at CHOP; and Benjamin Prosser, PhD, director, Center for Epilepsy and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
The CHOP-Penn Autism Research Symposium explored opportunities for breakthroughs in the understanding and treatment of autism spectrum disorder.