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Monthly News | May 2024

Greetings!

Our board and staff were in Chicago last weekend for ARI's 30th Scientific Think Tank. This annual event brings together top researchers and clinicians to discuss the latest findings in co-occurring conditions and autism. The Scientific Think Tank in Chicago featured experts on medical, biomedical, and nutritional research and treatment. As always, dedicated, forward-thinking delegates participated in groundbreaking discussions aimed at advancing research in the best interest of autistic people and their families. We are grateful for the work they do every day to help improve the health and well-being of people with autism.

As part of our mission to democratize information about autism, we are pleased to announce that the Autism Research Review International is now available online for free at www.ARRIOnline. The printed journal is still available by subscription. Those who prefer it can subscribe to Print - ARRI (arrionline.org).

As we look to the months ahead, I would like to emphasize the importance of continued collaboration within our organization and with other research institutions, professionals, and, most importantly, the individuals and families of the autism community.

Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D.

Executive Director

ARI News and Information

Dr. Edelson presents the keynote speech at the XII International Scientific and Practical Conference on Autism: Challenges and Solutions

In his presentation, Understanding Challenging Behaviors: A Multi-Component Model Involving Behavioral Conditioning, Sensory Processing and Medical Conditions, Dr. Stephen Edelson discussed a new model that may explain many severe behaviors, such as aggression, excessive tantrums, and self-injurious behavior. His talk was based on a recently published article.

New Webinar Summaries on Autism.org

Middle and Older Adulthood in Autism: Brain and Behavioral Outcomes

Dr. Gregory Wallace describes the available research on health and quality of life outcomes associated with aging in autism. He discusses disparities in quality-of-life metrics and emphasizes the critical need for longitudinal studies of the lived experiences of older autistic adults.

Gender and Autism

Gray Atherton, Ph.D., details the socialization of the female gender experience and how this plays into gender bias in autism. The speaker discusses the experiences of autistic women, emphasizing that gender is a critical barrier to diagnosis and care. Atherton details recent research on implicit gender bias in autism and its impact on medical care and understanding of autism.

The Autism Research Review International (ARRI) - Online Now

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 had to do more.

Over the past several months, ARI's staff has worked to make that vision a reality and we are pleased to announce that the Autism Research Review International is now online for free at www.ARRIOnline.

The printed journal is still available by subscription for those who prefer it. Subscribe to Print - ARRI (arrionline.org).

Read the ARRI online

Research Updates

From ARRI: Chronic constipation in young children associated with higher rate of autism

Researchers in Japan and the United States report that children with chronic functional constipation (CFC)—in other words, chronic constipation due to unknown causes—have an elevated rate of autism.

From ARRI: Atypical reflex may help to identify nonverbal kids with autism

Measuring the way in which children’s eyes move when they turn their heads may help to identify those with autism, according to a new study by researchers at the University of California at San Francisco.

Participate in Research

Participants needed: Dr. Lauren Moskowitz, a frequent ARI webinar presenter on challenging behaviors and anxiety, is seeking participants in 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 for 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.

Learn about studies enrolling participants

"ARI Webinars are empathetic, science-based, and inspiring. I would definitely encourage people to tune in and listen."

Leslie Carroll

Family Engagement Specialist, Writer, & Parent

Hear what recent attendees are saying about ARI's latest webinars

ARI Webinar 5/15:

Changes in Autism Symptoms Across Childhood

Tune in to learn about how autism symptoms change throughout child development.

Presented by

Dr. Einat Waizbard-Bartov

Ben-Gurion University, Israel

1 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S.)

5/15/24

ARI Webinar 6/5:

Autism

and Trauma

Dr. Connor Kerns discusses emerging findings on the relationship between trauma and autism.

Presented by

Dr. Connor Kerns

The University of British Columbia

1 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S.)

6/5/24

ARI Webinar 6/12

Blood-brain barrier dysfunction in Pediatric Acute Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Regulation

Tune in to learn research updates on blood-brain barrier dysfunction in PANS and Regulation.

Presented by

Noor A. Hussein, Ph.D.

Ayan Mondal, Ph.D.

Stanford University

1 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S.)

6/12/24

Making a Difference in 2024 and beyond

Learn about how our work directly supports our community—read ARI"s latest Impact Report.

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