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Advocating for Independent Research and Education For nearly six decades, ARI has funded groundbreaking research, expanded educational initiatives, and brought clinicians and scientists together worldwide. Yet researchers and clinicians continue to face unprecedented<\/p><\/div><\/article>
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This is what you helped us achieve\u00a0 Since 1967, we have advocated for cutting-edge research while connecting emerging voices in the scientific community with the vision to improve the health and well-being of<\/p><\/div><\/article>
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autismAdmin<\/a><\/span><\/span>2024-11-26T12:49:17-05:00<\/span>ARI’s 2023 Accomplishments and Impact<\/a><\/h4>
Connecting investigators, professionals, parents, and autistic people worldwide is essential for effective advocacy. Throughout 2023, we continued our work offering focus on education while funding and support research on genetics, neurology, co-occurring medical<\/p><\/div><\/article>
Advocating for Independent Research and Education For nearly six decades, ARI has funded groundbreaking research, expanded educational initiatives, and brought clinicians and scientists together worldwide. Yet researchers and clinicians continue to face unprecedented financial challenges, and much important work remains.<\/p>\n ARI remains dedicated to fostering innovative research, convening scientific meetings and think tanks, and delivering high-quality, free online education that empowers autistic individuals, their families, and the professionals who serve them. None of this would be possible without the generous partnership of donors.<\/p>\n Print ARI’s 2025 Accomplishments (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n 2025 Stub-Year Report (Fiscal Transition Period)<\/a><\/p>\n 2025 ARI Scientific Research Grant Awards<\/a><\/p>\n View Past Years’ Accomplishments<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div> ARI will award nearly $600,000 in grants to scientists whose work will have a direct impact on the lives of those on the autism spectrum. The funds supported research in immune, gastrointestinal, metabolic, and neurologic issues.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> ARI\u2019s annual in-person Scientific Think Tank<\/a> occurred last May in Seattle, convening researchers and clinicians to discuss emerging findings about autism.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> In early October, ARI facilitated the first-ever United Nations Think Tank on Autism<\/a> in partnership with the Nancy Lurie Marks Family Foundation. Held in New York City, the think tank brought together experts from across the globe to discuss the challenges facing autistic adults and older adults. This collaboration drives our mission forward through timely knowledge exchange, allowing practitioners and researchers to advance the health of autistic people throughout the lifespan.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> ARI held its annual online scientific symposium in November 2025. This international conference featured live presentations and discussions to provide researchers with updates on metabolic issues, co-occurring gastrointestinal conditions, and genetics.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> ARI continues to develop a global research network<\/a> to keep researchers up to date with the latest news in the scientific community; this includes sharing articles on conducting research, informing them of various funding sources, and notifying them of the latest studies published in peer-reviewed journals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul> ARI continues to publish its quarterly science newsletter, Autism Research Review International (ARRI)<\/a>,<\/em> summarizing current medical, sensory, and educational research. This year ARI\u2019s quarterly scientific journal, Autism Research Review International (ARRI), moved online and is now available for free. ARRI highlights emerging findings and is distributed to our global autism networks. Read the ARRI online.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> ARI\u2019s monthly e-newsletter<\/a> keeps more than 140,000 subscribers up to date on new resources and the latest research.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> ARI publishes a bimonthly e-newsletter, Clinical Research in Autism<\/em><\/a>, for obstetricians, pediatricians, and nurses who want to keep up to date with research relevant to their practice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul> We continue to offer free continuing education talks<\/a> on autism featuring updates and Q&A on co-occurring metabolic conditions and emerging research on brain imaging. The talks offer free credits for\u00a0physicians and is available for viewing by the general public. By connecting physicians to improved standards of care, ARI aims to amplify understanding of the medical nature of autism.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul> ARI continues to host live webinars<\/a> multiple times each month featuring top researchers and treatment professionals. In 2025, thousands of viewers registered to watch live presentations on various topics, including research updates, nutrition, behavioral support, assessment, educational therapies, adult issues, and more. One webinar each quarter (four per year) is offered in joint providership with the World Autism Organization. ARI webinars, both live and recorded, offer real-time, captioned translation support in more than 20 languages.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Clinical webinars, aimed at guiding healthcare providers worldwide, are offered with live Q&A and simultaneous language interpretation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> ARI’s YouTube <\/a>channel offers free access to recorded webinar presentations, educational videos, social stories, and talks from past conferences. Our channel has garnered more than 1.3 million views and is a valuable tool in democratizing education and expanding autism understanding.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul> ARI offers a hotline for parents and professionals, who can reach a live person for information and support. Contact Us<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul> ARI fosters global connections within the autism community by rapidly sharing key findings and resources. Our research network includes over 130 members worldwide who receive monthly updates on grant opportunities, cutting-edge studies from peer-reviewed journals, and insights into research techniques and best practices. Simultaneously, our global support network engages nearly 230 groups across 77 countries, providing updates on the latest autism research, care strategies, and organizational activities. By bridging these networks, ARI enhances communication, emphasizing emerging discoveries about autism\u2019s underlying biology and evidence-based approaches to care.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> ARI is an NGO (non-governmental organization) registered with the United Nations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> ARI continues to translate many key articles, as well as our Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC)<\/a>, into di\ufb00erent languages\u2014the ATEC is now available in 27 languages online. On average, more than 150 users per day complete ARI\u2019s ATEC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul> ARI\u2019s National Autism History Museum<\/a> offers an engaging and comprehensive look at the prolific history of autism research and discovery. Its interactive exhibits highlight prominent autistic figures and underscore critical moments in the evolution of autism research. Leading researchers from many areas are collaborating with ARI to curate a collection of historical artifacts. In 2025, we extended the program\u2019s outreach by offering on-site educational displays at libraries in the San Diego and Memphis, Tennessee to increase awareness and understanding of autism\u2019s history<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul> ARI supports critical research initiatives, including a brain tissue bank<\/a> at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (University of Maryland) and a gastrointestinal tissue bank at the Digestive Function Laboratory Repository (Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> ARI also offers practical support through vibrant social media channels that share the latest news, research, and resources on autism.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Over the past two years, ARI has released free online tools to assist professionals and parents in identifying treatments that may reduce or eliminate self-injurious behaviors (SIB)<\/a> and sleep disturbances<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/autism.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-FY-Stub-year-cover.jpg\")
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