Huddle Up for Autism with the Philadelphia Eagles
Family Fun and Awareness Day
Sunday, April 11th, 2010
11:00 am to 2:00 pm Lincoln Financial Field
Join the Philadelphia Eagles and the Center for Autism Research at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia as we team up at Lincoln Financial Field to present Huddle Up for Autism.This FREE, fun-filled day will include field and locker room tours, arts and crafts, games, face-painting and more. Plus, special appearances by Eagles Players, Cheerleaders, and SWOOP! For more information please visit www.giftofchildhood.com/huddleupforautism.
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Please note that tickets are FREE and being offered to the autism community three days before the general community. Space is limited, and we do expect this event to sell out. Please reserve your tickets ASAP. |
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Upcoming Events
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
"What We Know and Don't Know about Medications in Autism"
April 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010 Distinguished Lecture Series: David Amaral, PhD
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
"Neurobiological Correlates of Autism"Sunday, April 11, 2010 Huddle Up for Autism
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Join the Philadelphia Eagles and the Center for Autism Research as we team up for a day of fun, excitement and education on autism at Lincoln Financial Field.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Next Steps Workshop for Professionals
8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
A workshop for professionals working with young children who are newly diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder
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Featured Research Study
Brain MRI, Behavioral, and Genetic Study of ASD
For the first time in the history of autism research, it is now possible to measure the impact of the genetic risk factors for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) on both brain development and behavioral functioning. A new study led by the Director of the Center for Autism Research, Dr. Robert Schultz, is enrolling children who have ASD between the ages of 6 and 18 and their typically developing peers. We hope that what we learn from this study will provide insights and lay the groundwork necessary for work on a new generation of effective treatments for individuals living with ASD. Learn How to Participate >>
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Recent Publications
Experts Summarize State of the Science in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Lancet; October 2009; Susan E. Levy, David S. Mandell, Robert T. Schultz
Scientific understanding and medical treatments for autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) have advanced significantly over the past several years, but much remains to be done, say experts from the Center for Autism Research at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia who published a scientific review of the field today.Full Press Release >>
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Fundraising Event
 Friends of Celi - 1st Annual Benefit for Autism Research at CAR
Interested in coordinating a fundraising event of your own to benefit CAR? Contact Tess Boyle at 267.426.6493 or communityfundraising@email.chop.edu.
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Calling All Artists!
Do
you know a blooming artist or a child with an affinity
for crayons? Children and adults on the autism spectrum are invited
to submit their works of art to be permanently
displayed in the CAR Art Gallery.
New pieces received by April 1st will also temporarily be displayed at the Philadelphia Eagle's Huddle Up for Autism event at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, April 11th.
Click here for the Art Submission Form
Lion Boy
Butchie Steiner, age 7
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Philadelphia Business Journal highlights boom in research funding and support 
