Editorial – Autism Research: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
Isaac Newton once said, “If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” In the same way, our achievements in the field
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
Sensory-Friendly Strategies for Home – Part 2
Moira Peña, BScOT, MOT, OT Reg (Ont.), discusses sensory processing strategies for home. She describes how atypical sensory processing affects lived experiences of individuals with autism and outlines
Food and Sleep
Vicki Kobliner, RDN, CD-N, describes nutritional and lifestyle strategies for improving sleep and overall health for autistic people. She discusses circadian rhythm and balancing cortisol and
Understanding and Treating Self-Injurious Behavior in Autism
Pictured: Editors Stephen M. Edelson and Jane Botsford Johnson A comprehensive, authoritative resource on understanding and resolving self-injurious behavior (SIB) in people with autism and related
Understanding and Treating Anxiety in Autism
Pictured: Editors Stephen M. Edelson and Jane Botsford Johnson Understanding and Treating Anxiety in Autism, is now available from Jessica Kingsley Publishers. The book is edited by
Optimizing Preconception Health Through Nutrition
Vicki Kobliner, MS RDN, CD-N, discusses steps for optimizing preconception health through good nutrition and healthy environments. She discusses the US healthcare systems and statistics and asserts
What is Toe Walking?
Toe walking refers to a gait cycle/walking pattern in which the heel does not contact the ground; this is a common developmental variation in young children (aged three
Editorial – Setting Priorities for Autism Research
Autism organizations, individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and parents have differing views on how best to proceed with autism research. However, nearly all of us can
Lifestyle issues play role in shorter life expectancy
Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have a shorter life expectancy than people in the general population, and a new study suggests that lifestyle issues play
Insulin resistance studied in children, teens with autism
Some abnormalities seen in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be caused by insulin resistance affecting the brain and central nervous system, according to a new study
Researchers find clues to inconsistent microbiome findings in ASD, see longitudinal effects
A new study suggests that changes occurring over time in the behavior of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) may be related to their gut microbiomes. In
Nutrition and the Gut-Brain Connection
Over the last decade or so, researchers have begun to look deeply into the gut-brain connection. It may seem obvious that what happens in the brain can
Coping with the Covid-19 Pandemic
Disruptions to our personal and professional lives, schedule changes, and school closings present unique challenges individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. In these challenging times,
Autism Awareness Week 2: Nutrition, GI Issues, & Autism
April is autism awareness month, and each week we will share a list of resources related to one aspect of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This week we
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