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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.
Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson discusses the importance of friendships during development and the prevalence of peer rejection and neglect across populations. She introduces The Program for the Education and Enrichment
Dr. Jennifer Frankovich reviews what we know about the underlying mechanisms, trajectories, and symptoms of Pediatric Acute Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS). She discusses the role of the
Doctors Liam Cross & Gray Atherton discuss research suggesting that board game skills may be a lifelong bridge to engaging with peers. They provide context for the
Gray Atherton, Ph.D., details the socialization of the female gender experience and how that plays into autism gender biases. The speaker discusses the experiences of autistic women,
Drs. Greg Wallace and Goldie McQuaid share their research on strategies autistic adults develop to compensate for non-social challenges they experience, including sensory sensitivities and
Dr. Gray Atherton, Ph.D., explores the connection between autism and anthropomorphism. She provides a brief historical and social context for anthropomorphism in our daily lives before
Dr. Gray Atherton discusses the critical role of age and age of diagnosis in shaping the quality of life for autistic individuals. She provides a brief history
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
Part One: Challenges when your son or daughter is experiencing a difficult time Paul Shattock provides a parent's perspective on handling his son Jamie’s challenging behaviors and describes
Moira Peña, BScOT, MOT, OT, Reg. (Ont.), answers questions about sensory strategies for home. This recorded live question and answer session was a follow-up to our two-part series
