{"id":18022,"date":"2025-10-24T14:28:41","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T19:28:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autism.org\/?p=18022"},"modified":"2025-11-21T10:23:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T15:23:52","slug":"health-nutrition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/autism.org\/health-nutrition\/","title":{"rendered":"Autism Health and Nutrition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:80px;--awb-bg-size:cover;width:66.666666666667%;width:calc(66.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.66666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#jump\">Kelly Barnhill, MBA, CN, CCN<\/a>, discusses nutrition in autism based on recent publications. She outlines research updates on amino acid patterns, probiotics, and dietary interventions, underscoring both what we know and what we don\u2019t know. The speaker discusses the clinical interpretation and application of this research, touching on common nutrient deficiencies before the Q&amp;A.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube fusion-aligncenter\" style=\"--awb-max-width:600px;--awb-max-height:360px;--awb-width:100%;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><div class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\" style=\"padding-top:60%;\" ><iframe title=\"YouTube video player 1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JOE0rvdIP2o?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:40px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h2><strong>In this webinar:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>0:00<\/strong> &#8211; Introductions<br \/>\n<strong>2:00<\/strong> &#8211; Prospective study on amino acid patterns<br \/>\n<strong>5:50<\/strong> &#8211; Prospective Study on Probiotic Intervention<br \/>\n<strong>7:40<\/strong> &#8211; Systematic Review of Dietary Intervention and Gut Health<br \/>\n<strong>10:54<\/strong> &#8211; Bibliometric Analysis of Influential Articles<br \/>\n<strong>13:47<\/strong> &#8211; Systematic Review of Probiotics in Autism<br \/>\n<strong>16:06<\/strong> &#8211; Nutrition Reviews Study on Mediterranean Diet<br \/>\n<strong>19:28<\/strong> &#8211; Study on Gluten- and Casein- Free Diet<br \/>\n<strong>21:48<\/strong> &#8211; Review on Ketogenic Diet<br \/>\n<strong>26:16<\/strong> &#8211; Food, Nutrition, and Autism<br \/>\n<strong>27:57<\/strong> &#8211; Systematic Review &#8211; Food as Medicine<br \/>\n<strong>34:40<\/strong> &#8211; Clinical interpretation and application<br \/>\n<strong>40:30<\/strong> &#8211; Micronutrients<br \/>\n<strong>44:10<\/strong> &#8211; Q&amp;A<\/p>\n<h2><b>Prospective Study on Amino Acid Patterns\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Barnhill outlines a 2025 study on amino acid patterns in over 1,200 children (2-8 years) with autism. Researchers found lower levels of glutamine in children with autism and significant differences in several amino acids across groups <\/span><b>(2:00)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Specifically, the study noted that those with neurological impairment were deficient in amino acids that presented with susceptibility to neurocytotoxicity and oxidative stress, while those with nutritional concerns presented with a different set of issues, pointing more toward metabolic concerns. Barnhill explains that these findings substantiate clinical observations and suggest that specific amino acid imbalances may be related to different manifestations of autism, supporting the use of nutritional therapeutic intervention to balance amino acid levels. The speaker emphasizes that this is the only amino acid study presented in a prospective way that has been published in a reputable journal in the past few years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11767892\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amino Acid Patterns in Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder: A Preliminary Biochemical Evaluation<\/span><\/i><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Ferraro et al., 2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Prospective Study on Probiotic Intervention\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The presenter outlines another recent study that speaks to the concerns of effects of probiotic support for children with autism, AD\/HD, and children with both diagnoses (AuDHD) <\/span><b>(5:50)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Children were given a probiotic or a placebo for three months. Researchers saw a significant improvement in hyperactivity and impulsivity in both the autism and ADHD groups. Most notably, the &#8220;comfort score&#8221; on a quality-of-life instrument showed significant improvement for autistic children. Barnhill notes that, although this is a small study, its findings support clinical observations that probiotics can improve gastrointestinal symptoms and other related issues in children with autism, potentially impacting their quality of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/39798036\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effect of Probiotics on the Symptomatology of Autism Spectrum Disorder and\/or Attention Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents: Pilot Study<\/span><\/i><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Rojo-Marticella et al., 2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Systematic Review of Dietary Intervention and Gut Health\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barnhill examines a systematic narrative review of all articles published between 2000 and 2024 related to autism, dietary interventions, probiotics, and the microbiome. (25-year review) <\/span><b>(7:40)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The review validated that dietary intervention can improve GI symptoms and gut health for children with autism, which in turn improves their quality of life. Researchers also identified a cycle where sensory processing issues lead to food avoidance (ARFID), which decreases microbiome diversity and increases harmful microbial species, leading to a neuroinflammatory process that affects behavior <\/span><b>(9:12)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The speaker asserts that this review provides a strong rationale for addressing GI and microbiome concerns as part of a comprehensive care plan for individuals with autism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/17\/3\/486\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unraveling the Connections: Eating Issues, Microbiome, and Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Autism Spectrum Disorder<\/span><\/i><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Tomaszek et al., 2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Bibliometric Analysis of Influential Articles\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The speaker highlights another 25-year study that reviewed all publications on microbiome treatment in autism since 2000 to identify the most impactful and cited articles <\/span><b>(10:54)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is one of the first in a series of bibliometric analyses. The study identified two landmark publications: a 2013 mouse model study that established the link between the gut microbiome and ASD, and a very early, relatively small study from 25 years ago that showed improvements in both GI symptoms and behavior in a small group of autistic children treated with an oral antibiotic. These two studies, along with many more, laid the groundwork for the growing field of gut-brain research in autism and further validated the clinical utility of targeting gut health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11755156\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Influential articles in autism and gut microbiota: bibliometric profile and research trends<\/span><\/i><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Ying et al., 2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Systematic Review of Probiotics in Autism\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barnhill discusses a systematic review that analyzed 10 completed and published clinical studies, as well as 18 ongoing clinical trials, on the use of probiotics in autism. <\/span><b>(13:47)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Reviewers found that probiotics can improve social behaviors, drastically improve GI symptoms, and positively alter the gut microbiome <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when used appropriately<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The presenter emphasizes this paper as a valuable and easily accessible resource for clinicians and parents, as it provides research backing for the use of probiotics in addressing a range of symptoms beyond just GI issues &#8211; essentially describing what we\u2019ve learned and why it\u2019s important.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/38497979\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probiotics in autism spectrum disorders: a systematic review of clinical studies and future directions<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Barba-Vila et al., 2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Nutrition Reviews Study on Mediterranean Diet<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barnhill notes that we are seeing more and more solid research emerging about how dietary intervention benefits individuals across the board, highlighting that there is no one-size-fits-all approach for any of us and what that means for clinical applications. She outlines a 2025 evaluation of all studies on children (6-16 years) with autism and ADHD, examining responses to nutritional interventions <\/span><b>(16:06)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The paper concluded that 70% of individuals who followed a Mediterranean diet showed significant improvement in ADHD symptoms. It also noted significant improvements in depression (80%) and anxiety (50%). The speaker states that these results suggest that focusing on a whole, unprocessed Mediterranean-style diet can be a profound and effective intervention for improving neurological and mental health symptoms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/38758659\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mediterranean Diet and Mental Health in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review<\/span><\/i><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Camprodon-Boadas et al., 2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Study on Gluten- and Casein-Free Diet<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The speaker outlines another 2025 study that evaluated a 12-week trial involving 80 children (4-10 years), using a strict, prescribed gluten- and casein-free diet in combination with and separate and distinct from a neurodevelopmental physical therapy program <\/span><b>(19:28)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Barnhill notes that families prepared meals on their own, meaning there was no technical control group. Researchers saw significant gains in gross motor skills and cognitive function <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">only when the diet was combined with the therapy program<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The dietary group alone showed no significant changes. This study suggests that a multidisciplinary, holistic approach is key, and that dietary interventions may be more effective when combined with other therapies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceopen.com\/hosted-document?doi=10.57197\/JDR-2024-0109\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effect of Therapeutic Diet Along with Special Physiotherapy Program on Gross Motor Development and Cognitive Function in Autistic Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial<\/span><\/i><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Alsayegh et al., 2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Review on Ketogenic Diet<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A review of all published papers on the ketogenic diet for individuals with autism found that the diet is not appropriate for everyone due to the high heterogeneity of autism. However, Barnhill continues, it does hold great potential for some individuals by reducing bacterial dysbiosis, decreasing pro-inflammatory cytokines, enhancing gut health, and providing a neuroprotective effect via ketone bodies <\/span><b>(21:48)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Barnhill underscores that while the ketogenic diet can be effective for the right patient, it should only be implemented with professional guidance due to its complexity and potential dangers when applied inappropriately. More research is needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s11011-024-01518-1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exploring the potential of the ketogenic diet in autism spectrum disorder: metabolic, genetic, and therapeutic insights<\/span><\/i><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Schrickel et al., 2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Food, Nutrition, and Autism<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The presenter provides a summary article describing our current understanding of nutrition and autism from a societal and cultural perspective. The paper tangentially addresses all the issues that people in the US should be aware of and attuned to, including environmental and food exposures from prenatal to childhood. Barnhill asserts this study is foundational for building an appropriate dietary approach and understanding what barriers might exist <\/span><b>(26:16)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S000291652400443X\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food, nutrition, and autism: from soil to fork<\/span><\/i><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Shepard et al., 2024)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Systematic Review &#8211; Food as Medicine<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The speaker notes a recent systematic review that addresses the use of dietary intervention and therapeutic nutritional support across various diagnoses <\/span><b>(27:57)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The authors highlight several publications that support the idea that food can be considered a form of medicine and is increasingly understood as a pharmaceutical component in health and medical diagnoses. Barnhill emphasizes the importance of not viewing food choices and dietary recommendations for autism as &#8220;other&#8221; to the general population&#8217;s nutritional understanding. Culturally, we continue to recognize that our diets are integral to health and need to be taken seriously. She states that &#8220;we need to hold autism research and interventions to the same standards.&#8221; This study ultimately resolidifies the interconnectedness of the gut and brain by highlighting the impact of microbiome health in the GI system on both the vagal nerve and cognition<\/span><b> (31:00)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/38732043\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutraceuticals in Psychiatric Disorders: A Systematic Review<\/span><\/i><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Bozzatello et al., 2024)<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Clinical interpretation and application<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the presented information, Barnhill asserts that clinicians should assume that diet matters and that a nutritionist or dietary specialist should be included in care counseling and planning for children and adults with autism <\/span><b>(34:40)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. She underscores the importance of avoiding packaged food products, ensuring fiber and water intake are sufficient, and addressing feeding concerns with care and compassion. She also suggests incorporating family and community into diet changes, meal preparation, and eating habits. The speaker also suggests working with a professional to outline any specialized diets <\/span><b>(37:40)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Micronutrients &amp; Therapeutic Support<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barnhill lists common micronutrient deficiencies, including B vitamins, fat-soluble A and D, and Omega-3 fatty acids. She notes that addressing gaps with supplemental support is reasonable and appropriate to meet the minimal needs in the case that someone doesn\u2019t have access to those nutrients via diet <\/span><b>(40:30)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. She cautions viewers about the supplement market, noting that it is not regulated; and suggests consulting with someone well-versed in what\u2019s needed and the efficacy of different brands before the Q&amp;A <\/span><b>(44:10)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:40px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-one-sixth fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:16.666666666667%;width:calc(16.666666666667% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.16666666666667 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"jump\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p><strong>About the speaker:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-15165 alignleft\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27105%27%20height%3D%27140%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20105%20140%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27105%27%20height%3D%27140%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/barnhill-color-small.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"105\" height=\"140\" \/>Kelly Barnhill, MBA, CN, CCN,<\/strong> is the Director of the Nutrition Clinic at The Johnson Center for Child Health and Development. She is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist, with over a decade of experience working with nutrition in children with autism and related disorders. At the Johnson Center, she directs a team of dieticians and nutritionists that has served over 3000 children through this practice. Ms. Barnhill also serves as Chair of <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/board-of-directors\/\">ARI&#8217;s Board of Directors<\/a> and sits on ARI&#8217;s Scientific Advisory Board.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:66.666666666667%;width:calc(66.666666666667% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.66666666666667 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h4>Take the knowledge quiz<\/h4>\n<p>Can&#8217;t see the quiz below? 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srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271336%27%20height%3D%27941%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201336%20941%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271336%27%20height%3D%27941%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/self-injury_edelson-700x441.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/self-injury_edelson-320x202.png 320w, https:\/\/autism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/self-injury_edelson-700x441.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"recent-posts-content\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/author\/autismadmin\/\" title=\"Posts by autismAdmin\" rel=\"author\">autismAdmin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2025-04-23T13:23:10-05:00<\/span><h4 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/self-regulation-for-self-injury\/\">Self-Regulation Strategies for Self-Injury<\/a><\/h4><p class=\"meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/author\/autismadmin\/\" title=\"Posts by autismAdmin\" rel=\"author\">autismAdmin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2025-04-23T13:23:10-05:00<\/span><span>March 25th, 2025<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/category\/webinar\/adults-on-the-spectrum\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Adults on the Spectrum<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/category\/anxiety-2\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Anxiety<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/category\/webinar\/assessment\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Assessment<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/category\/depression\/\" rel=\"category tag\">depression<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/category\/webinar\/meltdowns\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Meltdowns<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/category\/webinar\/self-care\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Self Care<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/category\/self-injury-2\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Self Injury<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/category\/webinar\/self-injury\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Self-Injury<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/webinars\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Webinar<\/a><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><p>  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 importance of assessing individual behavior<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"post fusion-column column col col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4\"><div class=\"fusion-flexslider fusion-flexslider-loading flexslider flexslider-hover-type-none\"><ul class=\"slides\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/wellbeing-positive-psychology\/\" aria-label=\"Wellbeing Wins: Integrating Positive Psychology into the Autism Community\" class=\"hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/AdobeStock_330058041-700x441.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-recent-posts size-recent-posts lazyload\" alt=\"Support gesture. Woman comforting woman patient at group rehub meeting.\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272560%27%20height%3D%271440%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202560%201440%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272560%27%20height%3D%271440%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/AdobeStock_330058041-700x441.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/AdobeStock_330058041-320x202.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/autism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/AdobeStock_330058041-700x441.jpeg 700w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"recent-posts-content\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/author\/autismadmin\/\" title=\"Posts by autismAdmin\" rel=\"author\">autismAdmin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2025-02-24T12:07:09-05:00<\/span><h4 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/wellbeing-positive-psychology\/\">Wellbeing Wins: Integrating Positive Psychology into the Autism Community<\/a><\/h4><p class=\"meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/author\/autismadmin\/\" title=\"Posts by autismAdmin\" rel=\"author\">autismAdmin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2025-02-24T12:07:09-05:00<\/span><span>January 2nd, 2025<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/category\/webinar\/adults-on-the-spectrum\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Adults on the Spectrum<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/category\/anxiety-2\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Anxiety<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/category\/webinar\/anxiety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Anxiety<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/category\/webinar\/back-to-school\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Back to School<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/category\/depression\/\" rel=\"category tag\">depression<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/category\/executive-function\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Executive Function<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/category\/health\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Health<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/category\/webinar\/neurological\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Neurological<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/category\/webinar\/self-care\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Self Care<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/category\/sleep-issues\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Sleep Issues<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/category\/webinar\/social-skills\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Social Skills<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/webinars\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Webinar<\/a><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><p>    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 why it matters for autistic<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"post fusion-column column col col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4\"><div class=\"fusion-flexslider fusion-flexslider-loading flexslider flexslider-hover-type-none\"><ul class=\"slides\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/biomarkers-and-pathophysiology\/\" aria-label=\"Biomarkers start telling us a story: Autism pathophysiology revisited\" class=\"hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_209628810-700x441.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-recent-posts size-recent-posts lazyload\" alt=\"Biomarkers DNA image\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272560%27%20height%3D%271706%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202560%201706%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272560%27%20height%3D%271706%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_209628810-700x441.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_209628810-320x202.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/autism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_209628810-700x441.jpeg 700w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"recent-posts-content\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/author\/autismadmin\/\" title=\"Posts by autismAdmin\" rel=\"author\">autismAdmin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-09-23T15:39:35-05:00<\/span><h4 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/biomarkers-and-pathophysiology\/\">Biomarkers start telling us a story: Autism pathophysiology revisited<\/a><\/h4><p class=\"meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/author\/autismadmin\/\" title=\"Posts by autismAdmin\" rel=\"author\">autismAdmin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-09-23T15:39:35-05:00<\/span><span>March 30th, 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/category\/biomarkers\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Biomarkers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/category\/research\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Research<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/category\/autism-spectrum-disorders\/ways-to-help\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Ways to Help<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/webinars\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Webinar<\/a><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><p>     This is a joint presentation with the World Autism Organisation.  Antonio Persico, MD, a recent ARI Research Grant recipient, explores the role of biomarkers in understanding autism pathophysiology. He<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"post fusion-column column col col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4\"><div class=\"fusion-flexslider fusion-flexslider-loading flexslider flexslider-hover-type-none\"><ul class=\"slides\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/depression-in-asd\/\" aria-label=\"Depression In ASD: Insights From A Network Analysis\" class=\"hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"641\" height=\"441\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272560%27%20height%3D%271760%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202560%201760%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272560%27%20height%3D%271760%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" class=\"attachment-recent-posts size-recent-posts lazyload\" alt=\"Anxious woman avoiding conversation with another woman\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_198409225.jpeg\" \/><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"recent-posts-content\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/author\/autismadmin\/\" title=\"Posts by autismAdmin\" rel=\"author\">autismAdmin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-01-13T11:00:30-05:00<\/span><h4 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/depression-in-asd\/\">Depression In ASD: Insights From A Network Analysis<\/a><\/h4><p class=\"meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/author\/autismadmin\/\" title=\"Posts by autismAdmin\" rel=\"author\">autismAdmin<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-01-13T11:00:30-05:00<\/span><span>January 11th, 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/category\/webinar\/adults-on-the-spectrum\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Adults on the Spectrum<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/category\/anxiety-2\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Anxiety<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/category\/webinar\/challenging-behaviors\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Challenging Behaviors<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/category\/health\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Health<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/category\/webinar\/parenting-webinar\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Parenting<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/webinars\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Webinar<\/a><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><p>       Depression as co-occurring condition in autism is frequently reported, but there is not a consensus on the risk factors. Tune in to learn about recent research on the<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"post fusion-column column col col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4\"><div class=\"fusion-flexslider fusion-flexslider-loading flexslider flexslider-hover-type-none\"><ul class=\"slides\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/scd-overview-and-case-study\/\" aria-label=\"Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD): Overview &#038; Case Study\" class=\"hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/AdobeStock_268642142-700x441.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-recent-posts size-recent-posts lazyload\" alt=\"Doctor working in a lab with nutritious smart food displayed\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272560%27%20height%3D%271430%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202560%201430%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272560%27%20height%3D%271430%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/AdobeStock_268642142-700x441.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/AdobeStock_268642142-320x202.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/autism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/AdobeStock_268642142-700x441.jpeg 700w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"recent-posts-content\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/author\/melanie\/\" title=\"Posts by Melanie Glock\" rel=\"author\">Melanie Glock<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-02-17T13:30:26-05:00<\/span><h4 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/scd-overview-and-case-study\/\">Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD): Overview &#038; Case Study<\/a><\/h4><p class=\"meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/author\/melanie\/\" title=\"Posts by Melanie Glock\" rel=\"author\">Melanie Glock<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-02-17T13:30:26-05:00<\/span><span>May 9th, 2018<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/category\/webinar\/gastrointestinal-webinar\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Gastrointestinal<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/category\/health\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Health<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/category\/webinar\/nutrition\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Nutrition<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/webinars\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Webinar<\/a><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><p>   Nutritionist Kelly Barnhill shares research updates about nutrient intake and dietary status in ASD patients. Presentation includes an overview of the SCD diet for ASD patients a case study review.  Published:<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"post fusion-column column col col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4\"><div class=\"fusion-flexslider fusion-flexslider-loading flexslider flexslider-hover-type-none\"><ul class=\"slides\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/anxiety-and-asd-live-expert-qa\/\" aria-label=\"Anxiety and ASD &#8211; Live Expert Q&#038;A\" class=\"hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Untitled-design-56-700x441.jpg\" class=\"attachment-recent-posts size-recent-posts lazyload\" alt=\"Two men chatting with each other\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271280%27%20height%3D%27720%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201280%20720%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271280%27%20height%3D%27720%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Untitled-design-56-700x441.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Untitled-design-56-320x202.jpg 320w, https:\/\/autism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Untitled-design-56-700x441.jpg 700w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"recent-posts-content\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/author\/melanie\/\" title=\"Posts by Melanie Glock\" rel=\"author\">Melanie Glock<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-07-19T14:09:09-05:00<\/span><h4 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/anxiety-and-asd-live-expert-qa\/\">Anxiety and ASD &#8211; Live Expert Q&#038;A<\/a><\/h4><p class=\"meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/author\/melanie\/\" title=\"Posts by Melanie Glock\" rel=\"author\">Melanie Glock<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-07-19T14:09:09-05:00<\/span><span>March 15th, 2017<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/category\/webinar\/anxiety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Anxiety<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/autism.org\/webinars\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Webinar<\/a><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><p>   Dr. Lauren Moskowitz answers questions about using positive strategies to address challenging behaviors. To review Dr. Moskowitz's previous talk on positive strategies for addressing anxiety and OCD, see:\u00a0https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EoFJrxQbeI8 Because this was a<\/p><\/div><\/article><\/section><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5133,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9449,85,26,9651,20,25,5199,3783,24],"tags":[5713,9633,6118,4840],"class_list":["post-18022","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-anxiety-2","category-gastrointestinal-webinar","category-health","category-medical-care","category-news","category-nutrition","category-self-care","category-sensory","category-webinar","tag-ask-the-nutritionist-expert-tips-for-improving-health-and-optimizing-development-through-nutrition","tag-autism-and-nutrition","tag-food-and-feeding-issues-in-asd","tag-obesity","webinar-author-kelly-barnhill"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v27.1.1) - 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