CAR News & Announcements

This week, new research findings at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are propelling the way we think about autism, single ventricle survivors, and neuroblastoma forward.

Notable awards, new autism initiatives, and a novel approach to managing sickle cell disease are all part of this week's roundup of research news. As Children's Hospital of Philadelphia experts made waves at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference…

September marks National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and this year at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, we kick-started the commemorative period on the heels of exciting news about breakthroughs in pediatric cancer immunotherapy research.

A tantrum, a kick, a meltdown: In school-age children with autism, these aggressive and oppositional behaviors ‚- described collectively as “challenging behaviors” ‚- are some of the biggest struggles reported by parents and teachers.

Every good researcher needs a sturdy set of tools: Whether it's a new technology that drives efficiency, the financial support that accompanies an award, or simple advice from a research mentor, all of these resources make collective breakthroughs possible.

Making medical decisions can be overwhelming when families must figure out the "best choices" for their child who may have special healthcare needs or developmental disabilities. Some families may rely on their clinicians to make these important decisions for them, in…

A neuroimaging scan at age 6 months may accurately predict autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among high-risk infants. The infants were considered to be at high risk because they had older siblings with ASD. Overall, the study team found 974 functional connections in the 6-month-…

Our researchers whose work is at the cross section between injury and neurodevelopmental or intellectual disabilities have a unique vantage point when studying the driving safety of adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Research Institute is home to two of the…

One in three adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) acquires an intermediate driver's license, and the majority does so in their 17th year. An intermediate license permits drivers to travel with restrictions, such as driving curfews and limits on the number of…

In times of uncertainty, a dose of positive news reminds us that making progress through difficult situations is possible - our Children's Hospital of Philadelphia research community does it every day! Whether it's researchers who push the barriers of current autism…