AJ Drexel Autism Institute

10/06/2026

Dena Gassner is giving the keynote to a packed house at the Philadelphia Autism Project's Annual Conference. Dena's talk is titled 'Masking: A Social Problem or is it Something Else?'
Social Connections & Treatment Lab - SCTL Autism Life Course Outcomes Research

10/05/2026

There is still time to register for Autism New Jersey's Annual Autism Conference being held on October 22 & 23rd in Atlantic City.
Connect with the autism community for two days of practical strategies, emerging research, and real-world solutions. With more than 60 workshops, engaging keynote presentations, and opportunities to connect with professionals, caregivers, and advocates from across the state.
Learn more and register here:

View details for the Autism New Jersey Annual Conference conference.

10/02/2026

Would you like to help us learn more about balance and walking control in adults with autism?
The Autism Institute and the Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions are seeking autistic adults (aged 18 to 64) to join a study.

Here is what it entails:
☎️ We administer a screening questionnaire over the telephone (15 minutes)
🚶🏽‍♀️🚶🏿‍♂️ Eligible participants are invited for one study visit (3 hours) at Drexel for assessments of balance and walking control.
💲Participants will be compensated $80 for the study visit.

To learn more, contact Dr. Chatterjee at [email protected] or 267-359-5533

10/01/2026

Purchase your tickets today for Neurodiversity Employment Networks UnMasked Trivia Night!
This event takes place on October 29th at Indy Hall Clubhouse starting at 6:00pm.
To learn more about the event, and to purchase your tickets, please check out the link here: https://givebutter.com/UnmaskedTrivia
Social Connections & Treatment Lab - SCTL Autism Life Course Outcomes Research

09/30/2026

Join us as we learn about social interactions in young children with Autism.

You may be eligible to participate in this intervention study if:
✔ You have a child who meets criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
✔ Your child is between 18 and 42 months of age

If you are interested in participating or have any questions about the study, please e- mail: [email protected] or scan the QR code.

09/29/2026

We are looking for autistic adults (18-35 years old) to help us understand their experiences participating in social groups. Our hope is for participants to learn helpful skills, enjoy social group activities, and potentially form friendships with other group members.
Call/text 215-571-3219, email [email protected] or scan the QR code on the flyer to learn more.
To see if you are eligible, complete this brief form: https://ajdai.ripplescience.com/survey/xRj8FcevoyYRKqnwP/D4Azwjio0xCcpIWmo/form
Social Connections & Treatment Lab - SCTL

09/29/2026

A difficult, but very important topic. Thanks to Child Guidance Resource Centers for tackling tough topics!

👪When parents separate, keeping the needs of the child at the center matters.

Join CGRC’s Professional Development Center for Co-Parenting During Separation & Divorce: How to Work for the Best Interest of the Children, Part 2 of the five-part Family Dynamics: Navigating Change, Conflict, and Connection Across the Lifespan series.

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM
💻 Live via Zoom
💳 $35
🎓 2 CEs: APA; NBCC; ANCC (NEW for Nurses); PA SW/LPC/MFT; ACT 48 & PQAS

Presented by Shari Molta, LMFT, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, with special guest Khushbu Shah, LMFT, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.

Participants will explore common co-parenting dynamics and family systems considerations while gaining practical interventions to strengthen communication, establish healthy boundaries, manage conflict, and promote child-centered decision-making across households.

This training is intended for psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, family attorneys and mediators, clergy, graduate students, and others who
support individual and family well-being.

➡ Register today: https://cgrc.thinkific.com/courses/live-webinar-co-parenting

09/29/2026

Check out this awesome event hosted by Coffee Closet with Barista Jake next Tuesday evening, October 6th!

Coffee Closet with Barista Jake/Jakes Baristas is so excited to be partnering with Holly Fowler, Madelyn (Midge) Smith and their awesome platform created specifically for the Neurodivergent community Wable .

Please join us on 10/6/26 6pm-8pm at our location in Norristown, PA for a special Speed Friending/Dating event called “Unmasked”.

As a nonprofit founder in the neurodivergent and disability space this app is the next wave of helping those we aim to serve connect and find social connections, friendship, safe places to hangout, employment and maybe even love.

I’ve always shielded Jacob from having his own access to social media and I manage all his pages, but with Wable- I feel comfortable that he will be safe and understood.

Please share this post and please if you are someone you know/love is neurodivergent and could benefit from this event- JOIN US.

Barista Jake will be open and serving up all his beverages during the event and you can learn more about the platform while your loved one finds connection!

It’s a win/win for everyone. Let’s make Wable a name the entire community knows about.

Register using the QR Code below.

Coffee Closet with Barista Jake/Jakes Baristas
2117 West Main Street
Norristown, PA 19403

Wable

09/28/2026

It's not too late to register now for the 2026 Philadelphia Disability Summit being held on October 7th & 8th at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Join Cities of Inclusion and EmpathyTech for the 2026 Disability Summit: Envisioning the Future of Disability Inclusion. This two day event, rooted in Philadelphia’s celebration of America’s 250th, invites attendees to celebrate and reflect on all that has been accomplished while looking ahead to the future as we come together to envision a Philadelphia region that works for all of us.
We hope to see you there!

https://registration.tappin.no/register/phl-disability-summit26

Philadelphia Autism Project Social Connections & Treatment Lab - SCTL Autism Life Course Outcomes Research

09/25/2026

When your results don’t match, what do you do?

In mental health research and practice, conflicting information from parents, teachers, self-report, and clinical interviews is common. But discrepancies aren’t simply a problem to average away or discard—they can provide important contextual information.

Our upcoming weekend masterclass, My Results Don’t Match… Now What Do I Do?, is designed for mental health professionals who work with complex, discrepant data.

Participants will:
🔹 Build practical expertise in interpreting discrepant results
🔹 Learn evidence-based frameworks for integrating conflicting information
🔹 Work through hands-on, interactive exercises
🔹 Earn a virtual micro-credential demonstrating expertise in working with discrepant results

📅 Dates are not yet finalized. We’re gathering availability from interested participants so we can schedule the program around participants’ needs.

Please let us know your interest and availability by filling out the form below:
https://drexel.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9t4trOOy6kkp1K6
Social Connections & Treatment Lab - SCTL Autism Life Course Outcomes Research