School of Nursing Associate Professor Xiaopeng Ji (right) and Fatou Marong, who is earning her master’s in health promotion, have created Catching Zzz, a chat-based app that uses artificial intelligence and cognitive behavior therapy-based interventions to improve sleep in autistic teens. Their work is funded by the Maggie E. Neumann Health Sciences Research Fund.
Catching Zzz
June 23, 2025 | UDaily
Jon Tressler, a 2024 graduate from the Speech-Language Pathology master’s program in UD’s College of Health Sciences, works with kids at Brader Elementary School. Pictured here, Mr. Jon, as students call him, has students practicing pronouncing “L” words and describing objects in complete sentences.
Championing student speech
June 16, 2025 | UDaily
Police officer walking towards a stopped SUV in a parking lot, as part of the Live Traffic Stop Program.
Practice traffic stop program hopes to limit the anxiety for autism community
May 30, 2025 | WDEL
Isabella Haigney has long brown hair and is wearing a pink dress with a black sweater. Grace Mahony has long blonde hair and is wearing a black dress.
Recognizing outstanding seniors
May 23, 2025 | UDaily
University of Delaware Alumni Association honors members of the graduating class with the 2025 Warner and Taylor Awards
Supporting autistic students during graduation season
April 29, 2025 | UDaily
Assistant Professor Sarah Curtiss shares guidance for supporting autistic family members during graduation season and vocational transitions