On September 16, 2021, pioneering autism advocate Dr. Ruth Christ Sullivan passed away. Dr. Sullivan was a powerful advocate for individuals with autism and their families, and
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
The Covid-19 pandemic upended many lives, and the need to provide meaningful support while sustaining research has been as important as ever. While the causes of ASD remain
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This week, we focus on how neurological symptoms may relate to behavior. Follow along on social media to gain additional insights on this topic. Brain &
Challenging behaviors such as aggression, destructiveness, and self-injury take a tremendous toll on adults with autism and their caregivers. Each week, the Autism Research Institute receives desperate
April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day 2021, and, after a challenging year, I'm issuing a call to action for establishing a standard
Over the past 50-plus years, research on autism has moved forward, but only at a slow and steady pace. As of today, there are few promising breakthroughs
The history of autism is replete with arguments about its underlying causes and treatments—and frequently over the past 50 years, these arguments have involved genetics. While it
Anxiety disorders are among the common comorbidities of autism spectrum disorder. The reason for this overlap is still under investigation. However, several treatments for anxiety may deliver
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
Reducing levels of a protein called tau prevents seizures and symptoms of autism from occurring in two separate mouse models of autism, according to a recent study.
Currently, there is no shortage of assessments for children or adults with autism. In fact, dozens of such assessments are in use today. However, I believe there
1 in 54: New prevalence numbers from the CDC underscore the need for autism research funding March 27, 2020 The Centers for Disease Control
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