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Greetings!
ARI is committed to providing trusted and relevant information to parents, those on the spectrum, and professionals worldwide. We are honored to support the community we serve.
Our online educational resources provide the community with the knowledge to advocate for research and appropriate medical care. We have over 1 million views on our educational YouTube Channel. If you haven't checked out our free online recordings of webinars on a wide range of topics, summer is a great time to visit AutismWebinars.org to register for upcoming talks and catch up on any you may have missed this winter and spring. You can watch the replay and take the knowledge quiz for free anytime.
Did you know that we publish a bi-monthly e-newsletter for obstetricians, nurses, and other physicians? The newsletter, Clinical Research in Autism, lists peer-reviewed studies relevant to their practice. Please tell your healthcare providers about this free e-newsletter. They can sign up at www.ClinicalResearchInAutism.com.
We hope your summer adventures are safe and fun.
Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D.
Executive Director
| | New Scientific Advisory Board Member | | | | |
ARI is pleased to announce a new member of our Scientific Advisory Board: Andrea Gropman, MD, who joins us from Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC.
ARI’s Scientific Advisory Board provides informed support and direction for our research initiatives. Dr. Stephen M. Edelson leads the group, assembling thought leaders in the medical and scientific community to further ARI’s ongoing commitment to research that makes a difference.
| | Items from ARI's Autism History Museum on Display | | Webinar Summaries on Autism.org | | | | |
The Gut, Autism, and Mental Health
Dr. Calliope Holingue, MPH, Ph.D., provides an overview of the intersection of the gut, autism, and well-being. She reviews recent studies on the GI needs and experiences of autistic individuals and discusses the complex pathways linking the gut and autism. The presenter summarizes GI-autism research, highlighting the need for screening tools specific to autistic GI experiences.
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Sleep Issues and ASD – Live Q&A with Kenneth Sassower, MD
Kenneth Sassower, M.D., answers questions about sleep problems and autism. He discusses sudden changes in sleep cycles, considers interventions for epilepsy, and provides context for the use of melatonin, GABA, and other medications. The speaker highlights the importance of sleep hygiene and emphasizes behavioral strategies to improve sleep for children, families, and caregivers. Parental sleep deprivation is of critical importance in this segment of the population.
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The Autism Research Review International (ARRI) -
New Spring 2024 Issue is Online Now
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In 2023, our Board of Directors envisioned increasing ARI's impact by expanding access to ARI's award-winning quarterly journal, Autism Research Review International (ARRI). For nearly four decades, the journal has been available in print and, more recently, electronically (PDF). But as part of our mission to democratize information about autism, we knew we needed to do more.
Over the past several months, ARI's staff has been working to make this vision a reality, and we are pleased to announce that the Autism Research Review International is now available online for free at www.ARRIOnline. The Spring 2024 edition is out now.
The print journal is still available by subscription for those who prefer it. Subscribe to Print - ARRI (arrionline.org).
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From ARRI:
Maternal vitamin D, multivitamin use may lower odds of autism
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Children born to mothers who take multivitamins and/or vitamin D during pregnancy may be less likely to be diagnosed with autism, according to a large study from China.
Xiujie Qi and colleagues analyzed data collected on 1,321 children with ASD and 1,200 neurotypical children enrolled in the China Multi-Center Preschool Autism Project from May 2018 to December 2019. The researchers divided the mothers into three categories: those who took vitamin D supplements, those who took multivitamins (with or without vitamin D), and those who did not take either one.
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From ARRI:
Playing “serious” games may benefit children, teens with autism
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A new meta-analysis by researchers in Portugal suggests that playing “serious” games—those that focus on teaching knowledge or skills rather than on providing entertainment—can have benefits for children and teens with autism.
In reviewing the studies, the researchers found “a positive influence of serious games on social skills and related domains, encompassing emotion recognition/encoding/decoding, emotional regulation, eye gaze, joint attention, and behavioral skills.”
| | | Participants needed: Dr. Lauren Moskowitz, a frequent ARI webinar presenter on challenging behaviors and anxiety, is seeking participants for a research study on the effectiveness of an online parent training program for parents of children with autism and co-occurring Intellectual Disability. | | |
University-based investigators frequently contact ARI requesting help finding research participants to add valuable data to our understanding of autism.
Research topics range from sibling differences to school experiences, trauma, adult issues, and more.
| | Stream ARI Webinars - Free | | This summer, catch up on webinars you may have missed. ARI webinars are free to stream on autism.org and our YouTube channel. | | Register for Free Fall Webinars | | |
ARI Webinar 8/28:
The Science of Making Friends for Autistic Youth: Lessons from the UCLA PEERS Program
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Learn research updates on evidence-based strategies to support adolescents and young adults develop social skills that encourage lasting friendships.
Presented by
Dr. Elizabeth A. Laugeson
UCLA Semel Institute
5 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S.)
8/28/24
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ARI Webinar 9/25:
Wellbeing Wins: Integrating Positive Psychology into the Autism Community
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Tune in to learn about wellbeing in autism and how the autism community can work together to promote wellbeing practices.
Presented by
Patricia Wright, PhD, MPH
Proof Positive: Autism Wellbeing Alliance
1 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S.)
9/25/24
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