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Happy Autism Acceptance Month from the Autism Spectrum Program of Excellence (ASPE)! Autism Acceptance Month is a reminder to embrace and honor individuality every single day, not just during this special month. We hope our…
The ASPE Team is grateful to have had the opportunity to connect with families and fellow researchers at the 1st In-Person NRXN1 Research and Family Conference, held February 20–22 in Philadelphia. Nearly 40 ASPE trainees,…
Every person has a unique mix of strengths, needs, and ways of experiencing the world. The Autism Spectrum Program of Excellence (ASPE) Study explores how differences in DNA (genotype) might help explain the wide range…
Welcome to ASPE Trainee Tuesday! Here at the Autism Spectrum Program of Excellence (ASPE), we take pride in our leading team of clinicians, scientists, and trainees. Our trainees include a multi-disciplined group of Postdoctoral Fellows,…
Written by Audrey Goldfarb, Ph.D. – ASPE Postdoc The Epigenetics of Autism What makes certain genes behave differently in the brains of people with autism? That question drives the work of Dr. Erica Korb, an…
Join us for our first ever in-person NRXN1 Research & Family Conference, organized by ASPE Advisory Board Member Marissa Mitchel! There will be opportunities to participate in research and learn from clinicians and scientists, and…
Meet Dr. Brodkin! Edward S. (Ted) Brodkin, M.D., is the Co-Director of the Autism Spectrum Program of Excellence (ASPE). He is Associate Professor of Psychiatry and is Founder and Director of the Adult Autism Spectrum…
Save the date for the first in-person NRXN1 Family and Research Conference! There will be opportunities to participate in research, learn from clinicians and scientists, and connect with other families. Follow NRXN1 Network for updates on this exciting event.
New funding for autism research at CHOP and Penn! Read about the exciting announcement here. Did you catch ASPE Director Daniel Rader, M.D., on your TV this morning? If not, don’t worry — you can…
On May 9th, the ASPE team had the privilege of participating in the CHOP-Penn Autism Research Symposium, a gathering of forward-thinking minds driving progress in autism research. Hosted in the HUB for Clinical Collaboration at…