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
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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
Treating Autism and Related Conditions in Adults
ARI board member Robert Hendren, DO, discusses approaches for appropriately supporting symptoms of Autism and related conditions in adults. Handouts are online HERE
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
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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
Caregiver Strategies for Building Infant Social Interaction
Laurie A. Vismara, Ph.D., BCBA-D, R.B.A. (Ont.) details caregiver strategies for building infant social interaction. She introduces the Infant Start Manual, an extension of the Early
Wellbeing Wins: Integrating Positive Psychology into the Autism Community
Patricia Wright, PhD, MPH, and Katie Curran, MAAP, introduce Proof Positive - The Autism Well-being Alliance. The speakers describe positive psychology, its impact on well-being, and
Understanding Autism: From Confusion to Awareness
In the past, families were confused when they noticed something different about their children but couldn’t figure out what it was. Even after getting a
The Benefits and Challenges of Using Social Media: Reducing Risks through Joint Problem-Solving and Digital Literacy
Xinru Page, Ph. D., discusses the benefits and challenges of using social media for autistic young adults. She cites recent survey studies involving autistic people, support networks,