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Stay tuned for details on our 4th annual Huddle Up for Autism, when CAR and the Philadelphia Eagles join together once again to bring families living with autism a day of fun, education, and awareness at Lincoln Financial Field.
Visit CAR's blog, "Driven", for details on last years event.
Maggie Downey
Margaret Mary is a research specialist for projects in consultation with Autism Support teachers and the implementation of evidence-based practices for children with ASD in the School District of Philadelphia. She is currently a part of the Philadelphia Autism Instructional Methods Study (Philly AIMS), the Autism Intervention Research Network for Behavioral Health (AIR-B) under Dr. David Mandell, as well as a social skills intervention under Dr. Jill Locke. Maggie also supports Dr. Rinad’s Beidas work in development of interventions to support community mental health providers interested in implementing evidence-based practices. She received her bachelor’s degree in English from Temple University and has completed post-baccalaureate studies in medical anthropology, urban studies, health communication, and politics of women’s health at the University of Pennsylvania in preparation for graduate studies in social policy and practice. Maggie is a volunteer doula and meeting coordinator with the Philadelphia Alliance for Labor Support and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania.