Center for Autism Research at CHOP

Center for Autism Research at CHOP The Center for Autism Research (CAR) at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

The Center for Autism Research (CAR) is a collaboration between The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania. CAR's goal are to identify the causes of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and develop effective treatments.

THANK YOU 💚🦅♾️We are so grateful to see the Philadelphia community come together to support this year’s reimagined Huddl...
04/20/2026

THANK YOU 💚🦅♾️

We are so grateful to see the Philadelphia community come together to support this year’s reimagined Huddle Up experience across the The Franklin Institute, Please Touch Museum, Adventure Aquarium and Philadelphia Zoo!

Thank you to all of the families who joined us and helped raise critical funds for our work at the Center for Autism Research. Your support fuels breakthroughs in autism research and helps move innovation, understanding, and impact forward!

04/20/2026

Calling our community! 📢‼️

We’re looking to connect with Autistic- or Neurodiverse- owned and/or employed GLUTEN-FREE food vendors or food trucks in the Philly area!

Do you own a business like this, or know someone we should connect with? Tag them below or send us a message!

04/20/2026

Do you have a child that is interested in magic? 🎩
UAB Department of Occupational Therapy is hosting an online Magic Arts Training Camp this summer!
This project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching magic tricks to autistic adolescents ages 11-18 to improve their social skills. They are offering this study in the form of a fully virtual summer magic training camp, taught by a professional magician using a specific curriculum to help participants build their confidence and skills over a 6-week period.
For more information, contact Adrian Smith at adrian02@uab.edu or 205-934-8931
Social Connections & Treatment Lab - SCTL

04/01/2026

CAR is starting off Autism Acceptance and Awareness month with SEPTA. CAR is proud to be present for SEPTA’s first Autism Acceptance and Awareness fair! If you’re in the city, stop in!

Septa
1234 Market Street

April is Autism Acceptance Month - a time to honor and celebrate the voices and strengths of Autistic people. At CAR, we...
04/01/2026

April is Autism Acceptance Month - a time to honor and celebrate the voices and strengths of Autistic people. At CAR, we are committed to fostering communities where Autistic individuals and their families are respected, valued, and supported.

Join us this April: share stories, amplify Autistic voices, and help build a community where everyone belongs!

Gratitude is the foundation of everything we build—and today, we want to take a moment to sincerely thank all of our inc...
03/26/2026

Gratitude is the foundation of everything we build—and today, we want to take a moment to sincerely thank all of our incredible sponsors of the 2026 Involved and Informed Conference.

Because of your support, this conference continues to be a space where Autism Fathers, families, self-advocates, clinicians, and community leaders come together to learn, connect, and grow. Your commitment makes it possible for us to elevate important conversations, share impactful resources, and create meaningful experiences for everyone in attendance.

We don’t take your partnership lightly. You are helping drive real change in the lives of Fathers, individuals and families navigating autism.

From the bottom of our hearts—thank you for standing with us, believing in this mission, and investing in this community.

03/24/2026

Have a child with autism and a newborn baby?

Want to learn more about your infant’s brain and behavior development? Our study is for you! We are enrolling infants up to 6 months of age whose older sibling has autism. Expectant mothers are encouraged to reach out.

Families will make up to 3 visits to CHOP to complete developmental testing and a non-invasive MRI. You’ll receive verbal feedback about your child’s developmental milestones and a written report with personalized recommendations. In addition, we compensate for time, travel, and meals.

If you're interested in learning more, you can get in touch with the study coordinator by phone at (215)-796-3144 or email at ibis@chop.edu, or click the link to fill out a contact form: https://redcap.link/86vsbqdf

We’re proud to recognize Elwyn as a Silver Sponsor of the 2026 Involved and Informed: A Conference for Autism Fathers an...
03/20/2026

We’re proud to recognize Elwyn as a Silver Sponsor of the 2026 Involved and Informed: A Conference for Autism Fathers and Autism Advocates!

For over 170 years, Elwyn has been a leader in supporting individuals with disabilities and their families—creating opportunities, empowering independence, and strengthening communities.

Their commitment to inclusion and meaningful support aligns deeply with the mission of this conference.

We are grateful for Elwyn’s support in helping us create a space where fathers feel seen, heard, and empowered.

Join us in thanking Elwyn for investing in families and the autism community!

There is still time to register! Registration closes Monday, March 23rd

https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/centerforautismresearch/involved-informed-conference

We are proud to recognize Belmont Behavioral Health System as a Bronze Sponsor of the 2026 Involved and Informed: A Conf...
03/19/2026

We are proud to recognize Belmont Behavioral Health System as a Bronze Sponsor of the 2026 Involved and Informed: A Conference for Autism Fathers and Autism Advocates.

Your commitment to supporting Neurodiversity and strengthening families in our community plays a vital role in advancing meaningful conversations and resources for autism fathers and advocates. Because of partners like you, we are able to create spaces that uplift, educate, and empower.

Secure your ticket today!
Registration closes on Monday, March 23rd for Attendees and Friday, March 20th for vendors.

Register here:

https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/centerforautismresearch/involved-informed-conference

Thank you for standing with us and investing in this important work.

We are proud to recognize ACEing Autism as a Silver Sponsor of the 2026 Involved and Informed: A Conference for Autism F...
03/18/2026

We are proud to recognize ACEing Autism as a Silver Sponsor of the 2026 Involved and Informed: A Conference for Autism Fathers and Autism Advocates.

ACEing Autism is doing incredible work by connecting children with autism to the game of tennis—creating opportunities for growth, confidence, and community both on and off the court. Their commitment to inclusion and empowerment aligns deeply with the mission of this conference.

You still have time to register! Registration closes for Vendors and Attendees, this Friday, March 20th.

Register here:

https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/centerforautismresearch/involved-informed-conference

We are grateful for their support in helping us uplift, educate, and bring together fathers and advocates who are making a difference every day.

Learn more about their impactful work here:
http://www.aceingautism.org/

We are proud to recognize Sereni Law Group LLC as a Bronze Sponsor of the 2026 Involved and Informed: A Conference for A...
03/16/2026

We are proud to recognize Sereni Law Group LLC as a Bronze Sponsor of the 2026 Involved and Informed: A Conference for Autism Fathers and Autism Advocates.

Support from organizations like Sereni Law Group helps make it possible to create spaces where fathers, families, professionals, and advocates can come together to learn, share experiences, and strengthen the autism community.

This conference is focused on empowering fathers and advocates with knowledge, connection, and resources while elevating the voices of autism advocates who are working to build more inclusive communities.

Thank you to Sereni Law Group for standing with us and supporting this important work.

Together, we are building stronger families and more informed communities.

There is still time to register as a vendor or attendee.

Register here:

https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/centerforautismresearch/involved-informed-conference

Address

2716 South Street
Philadelphia, PA
19146

Telephone

+12674267540

Website

http://www.research.chop.edu/car-autism-roadmap, https://linktr.ee/carautism

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