Casey Zampella

Scientist
Center for Autism Research, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Casey Zampella is a scientist at the Center for Autism Research at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. Her research focuses on quantifying movement differences in autism and their effects on social communication and reciprocity.

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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.

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Motor skills in autism: A missed opportunity

By Ashley de Marchena, Casey Zampella

4 January 2022 | 7 min read

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