Toileting Challenges in Autism: What Current Research Tells Us
Free webinar at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time (US), September 23, 2026 Learn about evidence-based, effective strategies to manage constipation, encopresis, and other toileting issues
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Free webinar at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time (US), September 23, 2026 Learn about evidence-based, effective strategies to manage constipation, encopresis, and other toileting issues
Free webinar at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time (US), September 16, 2026 How can technology help us better understand and support autistic people in daily life? In this presentation,
Rescheduled - June 23, 2026. (Originally scheduled for April 1st) Learn about evidence-based, effective nutritional strategies to manage constipation and other digestive issues in
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
Kelly Barnhill, MBA, CN, CCN, discusses nutrition in autism based on recent publications. She outlines research updates on amino acid patterns, probiotics, and dietary interventions, underscoring both what
Francesca Solmi, Ph.D., discusses the intricate link between autism and eating disorders. She outlines common eating disorders, noting their overlapping symptoms and similarities to autism traits. The
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
This is a joint presentation by ARI and the World Autism Organisation. Professor Carmelo Rizzo, MD, discusses adverse reactions to food and the critical
Dr. Calliope Holingue, MPH, Ph.D., provides an overview of the intersection between the gut, autism, and well-being. She outlines recent studies on the GI needs and