Social Media Use and Autism – Teens and Adults
Pamela Wisniewski, PhD, presents new research about the online and social media experiences of autistic teens and young adults. Her research findings emphasize teaching teens how
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Screen Time and Social Engagement in Early Childhood Development
Karen Heffler, MD, takes viewers on a comprehensive exploration of the relationship between early-life screen time exposure and autism risk. She delves into the intricate
Examining the Transition to Adulthood in Autism: Challenges and Opportunities in the Aim of Thriving
David B. Nicholas, Ph.D., examines the transition to adulthood and its implications for autistic individuals. He presents the ecosystem mentality and discusses recent findings
Pain, Sensory Issues and Autism
Dr. Tami Bar-shalita, Merry Kalingal Levi, and Dr. Yelena Granovsky explore the intricate connections between pain, sensory perception, and autism. They discuss quantitative and qualitative research findings
Autism and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome – Updates
Dr. Emily Casanova and Rosie Head discuss research updates on Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) and their overlap with autism. Casanova outlines ongoing research investigations into the genetic factors that
How Age – and Age of Diagnosis – Affect Quality of Life
Dr. Gray Atherton discusses the critical role of age and age of diagnosis in shaping the quality of life for autistic individuals. She provides a brief history
Aquatic Therapy Programming for Individuals with Autism
Jennifer Knott, CTRS, discusses aquatic therapy programming for autistic individuals. She highlights the potential of such programs for removing barriers to involvement and expanding individual recreation repertoire to
Gestational Influences and Autism
Dr. Judy Van de Water, Ph.D., explores the role of gestational factors in the development of autism. She explains how maternal immune activation, antibody patterns, and immune markers
Autism and Pica
Dean Alexander, Ph.D., discusses pica, the ingestion of non-food substances, which has received insufficient attention as a common, sometimes lethal, form of self-injurious behavior. He discusses the
Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Autistic Patients
This is a joint presentation by the World Autism Organisation and ARI. Frederico Balzola, MD, discusses the intersection of chronic inflammation, gastrointestinal issues, and autism.