January 13, 2015
Vol 1, Issue 1
AUTISM DISPATCH
A bi-weekly publication from the Center for Autism Research

Introduction to Autism Dispatch
Bob Lecture

Dr. Robert Schultz, Director of the Center for Autism Research (CAR) at CHOP, introduces Autism Dispatch.



New Funding

Autism Speaks has announced a new round of funding for its Autism Treatment Network (ATN), and CHOP is proud to be one of the sites selected!


Learn more

Executive Function Difficulties
kids-coloring.jpg

What is Executive Function (EF)?


ASD and Co-occurring ADHD
back-school-bus.jpg
A study found that children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD/EF difficulties may be experiencing more severe difficulties at home and school than children with ASD alone.


Learn more

Unstuck and On Target
studen-teacher-sm.jpg
 
In 2013, a team from Children's National Medical Center published their findings on a new executive function (EF) intervention they developed for children diagnosed with ASD.

Adolescence Workshop (2/26/15)
consoling-mom.jpg

This workshop is geared towards parents/caregivers of pre-teens and young teens diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as well as the professionals who work with them.