Gender, Sexuality, and Autism
Dr. Wenn Lawson, Ph.D., delves into the intersection of autism, sexuality, and gender. He describes monotropism as a theory of attention and addresses common sex differences
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Dr. Wenn Lawson, Ph.D., delves into the intersection of autism, sexuality, and gender. He describes monotropism as a theory of attention and addresses common sex differences
Dr. Connor Kerns discusses research on the prevalence, sources, and impact of traumatic experiences in autistic people. She underscores the prevalence of childhood adversity in autistic groups
Megan MacDonald, Ph.D., and Megan McClelland, Ph.D., discuss emerging research on the relationship between motor skill development and executive function in autism. They define motor skills and executive
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
Dr. Waizbard-Bartov discusses changes in autism symptoms across childhood. She outlines the Autism Phenome Project and study methods for her recent work. The speaker presents findings on
Over the past several years, Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) has become the subject of growing interest in the autism community due, at least in part,
AUTISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE EARNS COVETED 4-STAR RATING FROM CHARITY NAVIGATOR, PLATINUM TRANSPARENCY SEAL FROM CANDID/GUIDESTAR AND TOP RATED BADGE FROM GREAT NONPROFTS. The Autism Research Institute's
Dara S. Manoach, Ph.D., discusses research updates on autism and sleep. She outlines aspects of a good night’s sleep and emphasizes the role of sleep
Hilde Geurts, Ph.D., discusses the impact of aging on health, quality of life, and cognition in autistic adults. She discusses aging in the general population and
This is a joint presentation with the World Autism Organisation. Antonio Persico, MD, a recent ARI Research Grant recipient, explores the role of biomarkers