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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Awarded $1.3 Million from Eagles Autism Foundation
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is proud to announce awards from the Eagles Autism Foundation totaling more than $1.3 million over the course of the next two years. The awards will support five cutting edge autism projects from various research labs across CHOP’s research enterprise.
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 Implement Successful Virtual Driving Assessment for Teens in Healthcare Settings
Study results, the culmination of two years worth of expansion, offer strategies for providers to empower teen driving safety.

CHOP-Developed Adolescent Health Questionnaire Helps Doctors and Families Navigate Complex Issues
The questionnaire has been successfully adapted across pediatric primary care and increased discussion about drug use and sexual health.
CHOP Researchers Develop Easy-to-Use Screening Tool to Help Improve Family Access to Federal Nutrition Programs
Screeners helped families enroll in WIC and SNAP programs, which are linked to better health outcomes.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Launches Innovative Virtual Teen Driving Assessment Program with $4 Million Grant from NJM Insurance Group
The $4 million grant from NJM will help kick off a new young driver program in the summer of 2021 that will offer a state-of-the art virtual driving assessment system at select CHOP Primary Care locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.