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March 11, 2025
Autism: A Century of Discovery and Development
Stephen M. Edelson, PhD
In this webinar, Dr. Stephen M. Edelson, Chief Science Officer for ARI, outlines historic milestones in autism research, understanding, and…
January 8, 2025
Perspective: Adult sibling with profound Autism
Mojdeh Mostafavi, MD
Mojdeh Mostafavi, MD, shares her deeply personal journey as a sibling supporting a loved one with profound autism. She describes…
December 11, 2024
Understanding Autism: From Confusion to Awareness
Paul Shattock, B.Pharm, OBE
Paul Shattock, B.Pharm, OBE, shares his personal experiences as a parent of someone with autism. He details how perceptions of…
September 26, 2024
Wellbeing Wins: Integrating Positive Psychology into the Autism Community
Katie Curran, MAAP, Patricia Wright, PhD, MPH
Patricia Wright, PhD, MPH, and Katie Curran, MAAP, introduce Proof Positive – The Autism Well-being Alliance. The speakers describe positive…
June 5, 2024
Autism and Trauma
Connor Kerns, PhD
Dr. Connor Kerns discusses research on the prevalence, sources, and impact of traumatic experiences in autistic people. She underscores the…
June 4, 2024
Gender, Sexuality, and Autism
Wenn Lawson, PhD
Dr. Wenn Lawson, Ph.D., delves into the intersection of autism, sexuality, and gender. He describes monotropism as a theory of…
April 10, 2024
Autism & Aging – Cognition and Well-being
Hilde Geurts, PhD
Hilde Geurts, Ph.D., discusses the impact of aging on health, quality of life, and cognition in autistic adults. She discusses…
October 25, 2023
Anthropomorphism and Autism
Gray Atherton, PhD
Dr. Gray Atherton, Ph.D., explores the connection between autism and anthropomorphism. She provides a brief historical and social context for…
September 6, 2023
Transition to Adulthood in Autism: Challenges and Opportunities in the Aim of Thriving
David Nicholas, PhD
David B. Nicholas, Ph.D., examines the transition to adulthood and its implications for autistic individuals. He presents the ecosystem mentality…