How Age – and Age of Diagnosis – Affect Quality of Life
Dr. Gray Atherton discusses the critical role of age and age of diagnosis in shaping the quality of life for autistic individuals. She provides a brief history of
Aquatic Therapy Programming for Individuals with Autism
Learn about aquatic therapy programming for autistic individuals aimed at removing barriers to involvement and expanding recreation repertoire to build memories and experiences together
Gestational Influences and Autism
Dr. Judy Van de Water shares updates about emerging research on gestational influences on the etiology of autism. The
Autism and Pica
Dean Alexander, Ph.D., discusses pica, the ingestion of non-food substances, which has received insufficient attention as a common, sometimes lethal, form of self-injurious behavior. He discusses the
2020 Surveillance Data Suggests 1 in 36 8-year-olds Identified with Autism
In an analysis of 2020 data from nearly a dozen states, researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that among 8-year-olds, 1 in 36
ARI Earns Top Marks: Charity Navigator, Guidestar
AUTISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE EARNS COVETED 4-STAR RATING FROM CHARITY NAVIGATOR AND PLATINUM TRANSPARENCY SEAL FROM CANDID/GUIDESTAR The Autism Research Institute's strong financial health and commitment to
Journal of Autism and Childhood Schizophrenia
The first issue of Journal of Autism and Childhood Schizophrenia - edited by Dr. Leo Kanner of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Autistic Patients
Federico Balzola, MD, shares findings on gastrointestinal symptoms and pathological microscopic histological alterations found during upper and lower endoscopy with biopsies in more than 400
The Complexities of Establishing Evidence-Based Interventions for Autism
Giacomo Vivanti, Ph.D., dives into the complexities of establishing evidence-based autism interventions. He describes the ever-changing state of intervention literature, noting that autistic individuals still experience health inequalities. The
The Ancient Roots of Autism Susceptibility Genes
Casanova dives into the ancient origins of autism susceptibility genes. She outlines periods of rapid gene evolution in early vertebrates and provides an introduction to basic genetics. The presenter