Ashley de Marchena

Assistant professor
University of the Sciences

Ashley de Marchena is assistant professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her research focuses on communication skills and related behaviors in autism.

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Spectrum

By Ashley de Marchena, Casey Zampella

4 January 2022

7 min read

Motor skills in autism: A missed opportunity

Motor differences are more relevant than has historically been appreciated for understanding, assessing and supporting people on the spectrum.

Spectrum

Motor skills in autism: A missed opportunity

By Ashley de Marchena, Casey Zampella

4 January 2022 | 7 min read

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