Autism Health and Nutrition
Kelly Barnhill, MBA, CN, CCN, discusses nutrition in autism based on recent publications. She outlines research updates on amino acid patterns, probiotics, and dietary interventions, underscoring both what
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Assessing and Treating Severe Behaviors
Learn about the process of getting a behavior assessment from start to finish, plus updates on current research and strategies for treatment. Originally published
Externalizing behavior among children with neurodevelopmental disabilities
Summer Bottini, PhD, discusses externalizing behavior among children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and a behavioral framework for how this behavior develops
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
Self-Regulation Strategies for Self-Injury
Emily Ferguson, Ph.D., discusses self-regulation strategies for self-injurious behaviors (SIB). She outlines recent research on the frequency and distribution of different SIBs across a large sample, underscoring the
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
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
Research Updates: GI Symptoms & Behavior
Dr. Bradley Ferguson, PhD, a 2024 research grant recipient, discusses emerging research on the interaction of GI symptoms and stress in autism. He outlines recent investigations
Research Updates: At the Crossroads of Infection, Inflammation, and Mental Health
Jennifer Frankovich, MD, MS, dives into the intersection of infection, inflammation, and mental health. She discusses the increase in recognition of this critical overlap over the