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March 26, 2025
Physiology and Psychosocial Functioning in Autism: Examining the Unique Role of the Autonomic Nervous System
Rachael A. Muscatello, PhD
Rachael Muscatello, PhD, discusses physiology and psychosocial functioning in autism by examining the unique role of the autonomic nervous system.…
November 20, 2024
Research Updates: GI Symptoms & Behavior
Bradley Ferguson, MA, PhD
Dr. Bradley Ferguson, PhD, a 2024 research grant recipient, discusses emerging research on the interaction of GI symptoms and stress…
October 2, 2024
Research Updates: At the Crossroads of Infection, Inflammation, and Mental Health
Jennifer Frankovich, PhD
Jennifer Frankovich, MD, MS, dives into the intersection of infection, inflammation, and mental health. She discusses the increase in recognition…
June 12, 2024
Research Update: Blood-brain barrier dysfunction in Pediatric Acute Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Regulation
Ayan Mondal, PhD, Jennifer Frankovich, PhD, Noor A. Hussein, PhD
Dr. Jennifer Frankovich reviews what we know about the underlying mechanisms, trajectories, and symptoms of Pediatric Acute Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS).…
May 8, 2024
Motor Skills and Executive Function in Autism
Megan MacDonald, PhD, Megan McClelland, PhD
Megan MacDonald, Ph.D., and Megan McClelland, Ph.D., discuss emerging research on the relationship between motor skill development and executive function…
January 24, 2024
Sensory Considerations for Social Communication
Vanessa Rentschler, AuD, CCC-A, CAS
Vanessa Rentschler, Au.D., CCC-A, C.A.S., discusses sensory considerations for social communication in autism. She highlights common auditory processing differences, available…
August 30, 2023
Pain, Sensory Issues and Autism
Amanda Tami, LPC, BCBA, Merry Kalingal Levi, PhD, Yelena Granovsky, PhD
Dr. Tami Bar-shalita, Merry Kalingal Levi, and Dr. Yelena Granovsky explore the intricate connections between pain, sensory perception, and autism.…
May 17, 2023
Autism and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome – Updates
Emily Casanova, PhD, Rosie Head, PhD
Dr. Emily Casanova and Rosie Head discuss research updates on Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) and their overlap with autism. Casanova outlines…
April 26, 2023
Aquatic Therapy Programming for Individuals with Autism
Jennifer Knott, CTRS
Jennifer Knott, CTRS, discusses aquatic therapy programming for autistic individuals. She highlights the potential of such programs for removing barriers…