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Center for Autism Research
Center for Autism Research (CAR) is based at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, with research and collaborations spanning CHOP, the University of Pennsylvania, and other academic institutions nationally and internationally. Our three-part mission is to understand the causes of autism, in order to develop effective interventions and supports through research; to serve the needs of autistic individuals and their family members through education and guidance throughout the lifespan; and to train the next generation of master clinicians and scientists in state-of-the-science best practices for autism screening, diagnosis, and treatment.
Advances in understanding autism and related disorders are only possible as a direct result of the participation of individuals and families. However, finding study participants is one of the greatest challenges researchers face. Simply put – scientists cannot make real progress without your help. We need you!
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Leader
Robert T. Schultz, PhD
Director, Center for Autism Research
Dr. Schultz's research involves using magnetic resonance imaging to understand brain mechanisms and to create biomarkers that predict who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), who will develop the disorder, and who will respond well to different interventions. More recently, he has developed a technology and innovation lab to exploit advances in perceptual computing, in order to develop more robust measurements of quantitative traits.
Events
ECHO Autism: While You Wait is an evidence-based virtual community for family members of children awaiting an autism evaluation or services.
Events
ECHO Autism: While You Wait is an evidence-based virtual community for family members of children awaiting an autism evaluation or services.
Cornerstone Blog
Research team works to show executive function and self-determination skills are critical for improving daily living activities among autistic youth transitioning to adulthood.