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

Autism and Pica2023-05-12T06:53:10-05:00

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

Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Autistic Patients2023-03-08T22:36:17-05:00

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

Pet Ownership and Autism

Gray Atherton, Ph.D., discusses pet ownership as it relates to autistic individuals. She gives context for the importance of this topic, details the theories underpinning her research, and

Pet Ownership and Autism2022-11-30T07:41:09-05:00

Meltdowns & Calming Techniques in Autism

Meltdowns and tantrums present with similar characteristics and are challenging to navigate; however, the root causes of tantrums and meltdowns are very different, and it is crucial

Meltdowns & Calming Techniques in Autism2023-04-18T08:17:17-05:00

Transition to Adulthood – Providing Support

Amy Moore Gaffney, M.A., CCC-SLP, discusses evidence-based support strategies for adults with autism as they transition to adulthood and gain independence. She focuses on structured visual support strategies

Transition to Adulthood – Providing Support2022-08-10T06:42:32-05:00

Sensory-Friendly Strategies for Home – Part 2

Moira Peña, BScOT, MOT, OT Reg (Ont.), discusses sensory processing strategies for home. She describes how atypical sensory processing affects lived experiences of individuals with autism and outlines

Sensory-Friendly Strategies for Home – Part 22022-09-14T18:38:31-05:00

Emotional Regulation Strategies

Learn evidence-based strategies for supporting and teaching emotional regulation. Handouts are online HERE About the speaker: Amy Moore Gaffney,

Emotional Regulation Strategies2022-03-16T18:58:41-05:00

Brain & Sensory Processing Differences Across the Lifespan

Fakhri Shafai, Ph.D., M.Ed., discusses sensory differences experienced by individuals with autism across the lifespan. She describes atypical neuronal migration and synaptic pruning and outlines how such differences in

Brain & Sensory Processing Differences Across the Lifespan2022-06-07T06:03:19-05:00
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