A.J. Drexel Autism Institute

We are excited to share the dates for the 2024-2025 Fathers' Autism Support Group! This group is for all fathers and father-figures of autistic people (of any ages and abilities), and is held via Zoom monthly. To join our mailing list, and receive the monthly Zoom links, please email: [email protected] to let us know of your interest. Transition Pathways, A.J. Drexel Autism Institute Drexel University

We would like to congratulate Dr. Matthew Lerner on his recent appointment as a Fellow in the American Psychological Association. Fellow status is awarded, in part, on the basis of evaluated evidence of outstanding contribution in the field of psychology. Congratulations, Matt, on this esteemed honor! Drexel University Transition Pathways, A.J. Drexel Autism Institute

On Tuesday, August 20th at 10:00 am, our friends at Vision For Equality are hosting a virtual learning and collaboration opportunity for Philly early education staff and leaders to discuss 'What to Know, What to Say, and How to Support Children with Disabilities'. Click here to register: https://bit.ly/4bQICa4

This Sunday join The Academy of Natural Sciences for their Sensory Friendly Morning from 9:00-11:00. Sensory-friendly mornings can be a comfortable, calmer way for museum visitors, especially those with sensory sensitivities, to explore the museum. To join, register here: https://bit.ly/4dJ7SiR

Congratulations to the Transition Pathways team, along with @drexelgoodwin and other Philadelphia partners on this exciting grant that will develop manufacturing job training programs and help jobseekers obtain employment! https://lnkd.in/e5msHnhU

This Sunday, from 9:00-11:00am the Please Touch Museum will be hosting Play Without Boundaries, a special event series where the Museum is adapted to provide a relaxed environment for individuals with autism, learning disabilities, and other sensory or communication needs. Click the link below to register! https://bit.ly/3yJ7d1K

Our friends at ABA Centers of Pennsylvania are hosting a FREE open gym play this Sunday, August 11th from 10:00-2:00 at We Rock the Spectrum - Northeast Philadelphia. Click here to register: https://bit.ly/3YyLpAH

Come one, come all to the 14th annual Back-to-School at St. Chris! The event takes place this Friday, August 9th from 11:00-3:00 (rain or shine) at Lighthouse Field across from St. Christopher's Hospital.

Please join our friends from the Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health (AIR-P) at UCLA on August 20th at 4:00 EST for a webinar on Research Basics Training: Working Towards Inclusive Autism Research. https://lnkd.in/ecVu2hrg Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health (AIR-P)

After 8 wonderful weeks, we said goodbye to the Summer Scholars 2024. What a fantastic group! We will miss you Maddie, Maya, Alejandro and Syd!