Autism

Daniel Yang, PhD, assistant research professor of pediatrics, published in Autism Research finding that a clinician-driven virtual learning platform, tailored to young adults on the autism spectrum, shows improved social competency.

Kevin Pelphrey, PhD, director of the Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Institute, Carbonell Family Professor in Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, and professor of pharmacology and physiology and of pediatrics, spoke to Spectrum for an article discussing neurofeedback as a treatment for…

Allison Ratto, PhD, assistant professor of pediatrics, was quoted by Disability Scoop in an article about the difficulties that girls with autism have with independence skills.

Kevin Pelphrey, PhD, director of the Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Institute and professor of pharmacology and physiology, spoke to NPR for an article discussing underdiagnosis of autism in girls. 

Lauren Kenworthy, PhD, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and pediatrics, was quoted by POPSUGAR in an article discussing her recent research looking at autism in girls.

Kevin Pelphrey, PhD, director of the Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Institute, and professor of pharmacology and physiology, spoke to The Washington Post for an article discussing how running can appeal to people with autism.

Daniel Yang, PhD, assistant research professor of pediatrics, was quoted in a Psych Central article about his research looking at effective interventions for adult autism.

Kevin Pelphrey, Ph.D., director of Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Institute and professor of pharmacology and physiology, was quoted in a Loudoun Now article about the development of GW's new Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Institute in Ashburn, Virginia.

Kevin Pelphrey, Ph.D., director of Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Institute and professor of pharmacology and physiology, was quoted in an article for Nature, discussing a study that found that the cells that have a role in autism vary in boys and girls.

Laura Anthony, Ph.D., associate professor of psychiatric and behavioral science and pediatrics, was interviewed for an EdWeek video, suggesting ways that teachers can support students with autism.