With skills in physical therapy, behavioral neuroscience and biomechanics, Prof. Anjana Bhat (right) brings expansive expertise to her work developing creative therapies for those living with autism spectrum disorders.

Anjana Bhat, a UD physical therapy professor and core faculty member in CDS’s Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program, has been researching the therapeutic value to children with autism of creative motion, music and robotics. Her findings show that participants demonstrate more social and communication skills after engaging in activities that involve movement and interaction with others.