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.
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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 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
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
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
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,
Food Adverse Reaction and Intestinal Microbiota
This is a joint presentation by ARI and the World Autism Organisation. Professor Carmelo Rizzo, MD, discusses adverse reactions to food and the critical
Research Update: Blood-brain barrier dysfunction in Pediatric Acute Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Regulation
Dr. Jennifer Frankovich reviews what we know about the underlying mechanisms, trajectories, and symptoms of Pediatric Acute Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS). She discusses the role of the