Whitney Schott

Research scientist
Drexel University

Whitney Schott is a research scientist at the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Spectrum

By Whitney Schott

29 September 2021

5 min read

Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus particle in pink and purple on deep blue background..

How to protect vulnerable autistic adults during the coronavirus pandemic

Autistic adults are especially prone to contracting COVID-19 and to having complications from it. We need mitigation strategies and vaccination policies to better protect them.

Spectrum

How to protect vulnerable autistic adults during the coronavirus pandemic

By Whitney Schott

29 September 2021 | 5 min read

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