The SPARK study is open to anyone with a community diagnosis of autism and their biological parents and siblings. Adopted individuals are welcome to join. Learn more about the study.

New study from CHOP researchers suggests differences in the way girls and boys on the autism spectrum tell stories could be important to “missed diagnosis” in girls.

The inaugural Eagles Autism Challenge awarded Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia $936,000 to support cutting-edge autism research and programs.

A large study finds children with autism and developmental delays are more than twice as likely to have sleep problems.

A new map of newborn babies’ brains reveals structural details that will offer a reference for researchers. Noninvasive MRI scans show the complexity that emerges late in pregnancy.

An additional study provided evidence that these patients also have differences in the brain’s functional connectivity.

Research findings may shed light into possible mechanisms underlying the increased obesity risk in children with ASD, which may offer targets for early intervention.

With a knack for public speaking and the friendly personality to match, Ben Hartranft has made his mark as an advocate for autism research and awareness.

During In Focus, innovations in autism research and the benefits of support services are discussed. And the Noltes family shares their inspiration for participating in the Eagles Autism Challenge.

Dr. Schultz shares how partnerships like the Eagles Autism Challenge will power groundbreaking advancements in autism research and clinical care at CHOP.