Police officer walking towards a stopped SUV in a parking lot, as part of the Live Traffic Stop Program.
Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism enhances traffic stop preparedness for autistic drivers
October 22, 2024 | CoastTV
The Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism (DNEA) partnered with the New Castle City Police to host a unique traffic stop practice session for autistic drivers at the McBride Beach Bathhouse parking lot.
Chuck Sawchenko and Alisha Fletcher, director of the Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism, pose for a photo with two first responders who participated in a training.
Exceptional trauma-informed care
October 2, 2024 | UDaily
UD’s Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism receives high honors from the state of Delaware.
Black microphone on a blue background with yellow text reading, "Gettin' Down with Down Syndrome."
Episode 78: UDiscover Summer Camp
August 25, 2024 | Gettin' Down with Down Syndrome Podcast
Students in The College School participate in an English language arts lesson. The College School, housed in UD’s College of Education and Human Development, serves students in grades 1-8 with learning differences.
Back-to-school well-being
August 22, 2024 | UDaily
University of Delaware professors share research and strategies for promoting teacher and student well-being
Autistic young adults face many barriers to employment and often struggle to reconcile their hopes and expectations for a future career during vocational planning.
Vocational hopes and expectations
April 29, 2024 | UDaily
UD assistant professor explores the tensions between hopes and expectations in vocational planning for autistic young adults