Preparing for College, Preparing for Success
This presentation discusses what Bear POWER is, how it benefits college students, and the process of admission. We will also share what skills/strategies students
Strategies for Addressing Challenging Behaviors and Implementing Coping Skills in Parenting
This presentation was not recorded. Resources provided by the presenter: ECHO Autism Challenging Behavior: https://echoautism.org/challenging-behavior/ Autism Speaks Challenging Behavior Toolkit: https://www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit/challenging-behaviors-tool-kit For more information and resources, view Dr. Ferguson's
Treatment of Elopement: Safety Tips and Considerations in Programming
Handouts are online HERE Description -- Elopement, running or wandering away from supervision, is an incredibly dangerous behavior that is prevalent among autistic youth.
Physiology and Psychosocial Functioning in Autism: Examining the Unique Role of the Autonomic Nervous System
Learn about physiology and psychosocial functioning in autism by examining the unique role of the autonomic nervous system. Handouts are online HERE
Autism and Gastrointestinal Comorbidities – Research Updates
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
Research Updates: Bringing Sleep and Autism into Community Settings
Beth Malow, MD, shares current research updates on sleep and autism. She highlights the multifactorial nature of sleep patterns and how they affect daily functioning and
Autism and Trauma: Research Updates
Dr. Connor Kerns delivers research updates on the intersection of trauma and autism. She describes the relationship between childhood adversities, trauma, and mental health and highlights the need
Autism: A Century of Discovery and Development
“By looking at the history of how ASD has been perceived and studied, it can be used to understand the source of biases and attitudes that
Editorial: Why Evidence-Based Autism Research Still Matters
This editorial originally appeared in ARI’s Autism Research Review International – now available online. Visit the ARRI Online to continue reading this issue and more. VISIT THE
The Intersection of Race and Disability
Dr. Amber Davis discusses the intersection of race, disability, and autism as it pertains to diagnosis, care, and oppression. She notes autism-related disparities in access to care