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 CAR in the News
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267-426-7540 | 1-866-570-6524
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Autism Dispatch
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Sports Enthusiasts with ASD Produce Weekly
Sports Newscast at CHOP's Seacrest Studios
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CHOP ER doctor Eron Friedlaender created a Sports Talk TV show produced by children with ASD to turn their passion for sports into an opportunity to practice group work and communication. Her work was highlighted this month by 60 Minutes Sports and Sports Illustrated!
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CAR Study Raises Concerns About Measuring ADHD in Children on the Autism Spectrum
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Benjamin E. Yerys, PhD |
As many as 40% of children on the autism spectrum are also diagnosed with ADHD, and many of these children don't respond to traditional ADHD treatments. CAR researcher Benjamin Yerys, PhD, recently led a study that found the problem may be in the way we test for ADHD.
Learn more >>
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| North Penn High School Student (and CAR alum) with ASD Crowned Homecoming King |
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Ben Hartranft crowned North Penn HS Homecoming King
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Ben Hartranft is a senior at North Penn High School and has been a CHOP patient and enthusiastic CAR study participant for nearly his entire life. We couldn't be more thrilled to see him crowned homecoming king of his high school this fall! About participating in CAR research, h
e says, ""I love helping other people
understand what it's like to be me.
It's important to help those
growing up after me." Check out this
video about Ben and his story on
NBC 10. Go Ben!!
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Tips to Make Thanksgiving More Comfortable
for Kids with Autism
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Many people on the autism spectrum thrive on routines and sameness, and during the holidays, they are often forced to veer from their comfort zones. A little practice, planning and teamwork from relatives can make all the difference!
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You Can Help Us
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About ASD!
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nfants, children, teens and parents with
and
without ASD can participate in research to help us understand the causes of ASD and develop effective therapies.
Check out currently-enrolling studies below and sign up for autismMatch to be notified about studies tailored just for you
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ALL AGES
This study of individuals with autism and their biological parents is open to all ages and can be done entirely from home with an online questionnaire and saliva DNA test.
3-12 MONTHS
Infants between the ages of 3 to 6 months with an older full sibling who is diagnosed with ASD
or is typically developing are eligible to enroll.
Infants between the ages of 6 to 12 months are eligible for a non-invasive brain imaging study specially developed for infants and toddlers to understand how brain processes change during child development.
Research on Autism and Developmental Disorders (ROADD)
Children ages 2-5 with OR without ASD may enroll. Children who have an older brother or sister with ASD may enroll at 12 months old.
Learn More
Parents of any child between the ages of 18 months and 4 years (with or without ASD) are needed to help test a very simple app that measures how well children respond to their name in everyday environments.
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Boys ages 6-17 with or without ASD are eligible to enroll in a study to understand how the brain processes information.
6-12 YEARS
Two studies to understand how the brain processes information for:
This study is enrolling boys and girls ages 8-12 who:
- have
and are minimally verbal or nonverbal
- OR have a Developmental or Intellectual Disability (DD/ID)
12-17 YEARS
Teenaged boys and girls ages 12-16 with AND without ASD are eligible for this study to understand how brain processes change during child development.
Adolescent boys aged 14-17 who are diagnosed with ASD are invited to participate in this MEG study involving a single dose of arbaclofen.
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Using MEG Technology with Children with ASD
We are seeking parents, teachers & therapists familiar with ASD to help us prepare for an imaging study for minimally & nonverbal children.
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