The Autism Research Institute: Our Standard of Excellence
I was fortunate to know Dr. Bernard Rimland for nearly 30 years and worked closely with him for more than 20 years. From the time he established
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ARI’s free autism research and treatment webinars for people with autism, parents, physicians, and other professionals are made possible by generous donor support.
ARI Webinars: Where to Start?
Webinars are one of the core ways ARI informs our community of the latest autism research. We put out dozens of new webinars each year. Each one
Maternal sleep apnea may cause autism-like changes in males
A new animal study suggests that maternal sleep apnea during pregnancy may increase the risk of male children developing brain and behavioral changes associated with autism.
Co-Occurring Conditions and Autism
Research suggests that individuals with autism experience some conditions―including underlying medical issues, neurodevelopmental differences, and mental health issues―more frequently than the general population. Learning about these potential
Treating Challenging Behaviors
Communication difficulties are a core symptom of ASD. As a result, individuals on the spectrum often develop coping/communication mechanisms that present as challenging behaviors. It is widely
Autism Symptoms and Diagnosis in Adults
The mean age of autism diagnosis in the US and UK is 4 to 5, though later diagnoses do occur (Zwiagenbaum et al., 2019). Age at diagnosis
ARI’s 5 most popular webinars of 2020
For more than 50 years, ARI has dedicated its efforts to pioneering groundbreaking research and sharing free educational resources with people around the world. One of our
Bullying significantly increases suicidality in teens with ASD
Bullying is a significant risk factor for suicidal thoughts and behaviors in teenagers with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), according to a new study. In the study, Rachel
Early puberty a common finding in girls with ASD
Girls with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) tend to enter puberty at an earlier age than neurotypical girls, according to a new study. Blythe Corbett and colleagues analyzed