Managing Digestive Issues and Constipation in Autism
Rescheduled - June 23, 2026. (Originally scheduled for April 1st) Learn about evidence-based, effective nutritional strategies to manage constipation and other digestive issues in
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Autism & ADHD in Adulthood
Free webinar at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time (US), June 17, 2026 Dr. Wenn Lawson will speak about what it can be like navigating adulthood with both autism
Assessing and Treating Severe Behaviors
Learn about the process of getting a behavior assessment from start to finish, plus updates on current research and strategies for treatment. Originally published
Externalizing behavior among children with neurodevelopmental disabilities
Summer Bottini, PhD, discusses externalizing behavior among children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and a behavioral framework for how this behavior develops
Preparing for College, Preparing for Success
This presentation discusses what Bear POWER is, how it benefits college students, and the process of admission. We will also share what skills/strategies students
Strategies for Addressing Challenging Behaviors and Implementing Coping Skills in Parenting
This presentation was not recorded. Resources provided by the presenter: ECHO Autism Challenging Behavior: https://echoautism.org/challenging-behavior/ Autism Speaks Challenging Behavior Toolkit: https://www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit/challenging-behaviors-tool-kit For more information and resources, view Dr. Ferguson's
Physiology and Psychosocial Functioning in Autism: Examining the Unique Role of the Autonomic Nervous System
Learn about physiology and psychosocial functioning in autism by examining the unique role of the autonomic nervous system. Handouts are online HERE
Self-Regulation Strategies for Self-Injury
Emily Ferguson, Ph.D., discusses self-regulation strategies for self-injurious behaviors (SIB). She outlines recent research on the frequency and distribution of different SIBs across a large sample, underscoring the
Autism and Gastrointestinal Comorbidities – Research Updates
Mojdeh Mostafavi, MD, describes gastrointestinal conditions commonly seen in individuals with autism, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Eosinophilic GI disease (EGID), avoidant/restrictive food
Research Updates: GI Symptoms & Behavior
Dr. Bradley Ferguson, PhD, a 2024 research grant recipient, discusses emerging research on the interaction of GI symptoms and stress in autism. He outlines recent investigations