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ARI’s National Autism History Museum

The Autism Research Institute (ARI) is proud to announce the opening of the National Autism History Museum. This groundbreaking museum is the first of its kind and offers

ARI’s National Autism History Museum2023-05-22T13:46:01-05:00

Autism Mental Health Resources

The prevalence of mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, AD/HD, OCD, and suicidality is significantly higher among autistic individuals than in the non-autistic population. Co-occurring mental issues in

Autism Mental Health Resources2023-04-24T05:01:48-05:00

Immune Function in Autism

Immune system dysregulation is linked to various conditions that co-occur with autism. These include chronic inflammation, GI problems, autoimmune diseases, and mental health issues. For many autistic individuals,

Immune Function in Autism2023-04-16T10:59:36-05:00

Sensory Processing Resources

Sensory processing issues are a common challenge for autistic individuals. These difficulties can include heightened sensitivity to certain stimuli, such as sounds or textures, and difficulty processing and

Sensory Processing Resources2023-04-04T08:46:32-05:00

Resources on the Gut-Brain Connection in Autism

Gastrointestinal conditions like constipation, abdominal pain, and GERD often co-occur with autism and can significantly impact daily living and quality of life for autistic people. Contemporary research suggests

Resources on the Gut-Brain Connection in Autism2023-04-10T07:41:48-05:00

Stress and Anxiety Reduction with June Groden, Ph.D

Interview with June Groden, Ph.D. Dr. June Groden is considered one of the pioneers in the field of autism and developmental disabilities. Her primary areas of interest are

Stress and Anxiety Reduction with June Groden, Ph.D2023-03-21T09:13:31-05:00

Neurodiversity Celebration Week

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide celebration of individuals who think, move, communicate, and process information differently. This global initiative aims to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived

Neurodiversity Celebration Week2023-03-15T05:46:56-05:00

Women in Autism

 This research article about women in autism uses identity-first language (“autistic individuals” instead of “person with autism”) and so demonstrates that autism is not separable from the individual

Women in Autism2023-03-09T09:56:33-05:00

Understanding and Treating Autism: Book Series

A new book, titled Understanding and Treating Sleep Disturbances in Autism, is now available from Jessica Kingsley Publishers.  The book is edited by ARI's executive director, Stephen

Understanding and Treating Autism: Book Series2022-12-12T15:25:14-05:00

Cryptocurrency and the Autism Community

Cryptocurrency: a brief explanation A cryptocurrency, or crypto, is a digital currency that uses an encrypted system to verify and record transactions. Unlike traditional banks, cryptos use

Cryptocurrency and the Autism Community2022-10-25T10:02:28-05:00
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