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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find That Both Neurotypical and Autistic Girls Smile More
Study adds to evidence on the importance of accounting for the impact of sex and gender differences on social impressions of autistic youth.
Rates of ADHD Remain High into Adulthood Among Patients with Autism
The first population-based, national cohort study found ADHD rates are 10 times higher than the general population among adults with autism without intellectual disability.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Show How Patellar Instability Affects Knee Development in Growing Youth
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) demonstrated how trochlear anatomy evolves during pediatric development with and without recurrent patellofemoral instability (PFI), a condition where the kneecap repeatedly slips out of its groove, causing pain, swelling and difficulty with physical activity. The findings, recently reported in a landmark study in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, highlighted that PFI in growing children worsens trochlear dysplasia, which can result in further kneecap instability, while those without PFI experienced natural improvements.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors Are At-Risk for Social Deficits, Fewer Friendships, and Poor Peer Relationships
In a recent study, researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) demonstrated that children treated for brain tumors face persistent social challenges, including limited friendships and reduced peer acceptance, extending into adulthood. The study is the first to link disruptions in white matter connectivity to impaired social functioning in survivors of pediatric brain tumors.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find Extreme Heat Can Impact Youth Mental Health, Contributing to Aggression in Pre- and Early Adolescents
A new study from researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found racial and ethnic disparities in pre- and early adolescent exposure to extreme heat, as well as a small but significant association between extreme heat and specific behavioral symptoms like aggression. The study was recently published in the journal JAACAP Open, the open-access journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Program Eliminates Barriers and Increases Access to Mental Health Treatment by Bringing Services into Schools
Providing mental health services in schools can help students deal with trauma and is a giant step toward providing the right care in the right place at the right time.
New CHOP Research Links Genetics, Environment and Health Disparities to Increased Stress and Mental Health Challenges During Adolescence
Study is the first to validate allostatic load as measurable in teens.
CHOP Study Finds Healthcare Providers Play Crucial Role in Guiding Autistic Adolescents and Their Families into Adulthood
The study identified obstacles like limited time during clinical visits, a lack of comprehensive resources, and insufficient notice from caregivers to prepare for discussions.
Youths with Mood Disorders 30 Percent Less Likely to Acquire Driver’s License Than Peers
First large-scale study on licensure and driving outcomes among teens and young adults with mood disorders also finds overall crash rates slightly higher for those newly licensed.
New CHOP Facility Expands Mental Health Crisis and Inpatient Care in Philadelphia
There is a new CHOP Facility to expand mental health crisis and inpatient care in Philadelphia.