92NY and the Seaver Autism Center: Camp Tova 2025 Summer of Impact, Growth, and Inclusion
Mount Sinai’s Seaver Autism Center and 92NY joined together during the summer of 2025 to create a Camp Tova internship opportunity that blends fun, professional development, and purpose for students interested in working with children with neurodevelopmental...
What You Should Know About Autism and Medications
Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability. People on the autism spectrum have varied abilities and support needs. Some may have advanced conversation skills and can live with minimal support, whereas others may use few to no words and require 24/7 care....
The Benefits of Social Skills Groups for Autistic Individuals: Improving Communication and Relationships
For the last three years, the Seaver Autism Center has offered clinical social skills groups at The Mount Sinai Hospital. These groups are free of charge to families, thanks to generous grant donations from RVC Blue Speaks. The Seaver Center provides hundreds of...
When to Seek an Autism Evaluation: Early Signs to Look For and Tips for Parents
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that causes social, communication, and behavioral differences. Early identification can get children the support needed to promote optimal growth and development. Research has shown that early behavioral...
What You Need to Know About Participating in Autism Research at Mount Sinai
Clinical research is critical to advance our understanding of the causes of neurodevelopmental disorders and to develop effective treatments. The Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai maintains an active clinical research portfolio with a...
Clinical Neuroscience Fellowship Explores Links Between Pregnancy Exposures and Autism Spectrum Disorders
A large body of research suggests that environmental exposures during pregnancy may be associated with autism in offspring. But those studies barely scratch the surface of the complex task of understanding the cause of autism spectrum disorders. At the Icahn School of...