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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
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
Dr. Connor Kerns discusses research on the prevalence, sources, and impact of traumatic experiences in autistic people. She underscores the prevalence of childhood adversity in autistic groups
The use of punishment to treat severe behavioral challenges in autistic children was first introduced nearly 60 years ago. Although most people in the autism
Printable handouts are available online HERE (.pdf) Moira Peña, BScOT, MOT, OT Reg (Ont.), discusses sensory processing strategies for home. She describes how atypical sensory
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
Strictly speaking, self-injury is not a symptom of autism. However, certain symptoms, situations, and comorbidities related to ASD can lead some people with autism to engage in
