ARI’s Accomplishments in 2019
At ARI, we have always been mindful of the needs of those on the autism spectrum and their family members. Their support over the past five decades
Holiday SOS: Ask the Nutritionist
Facing airplane food with a picky eater? Visiting grandma's and expecting mountains of sweets? Looking for recipes to support loved ones with food allergies? Join this
PANS/PANDAS – Research Updates
Susan Swedo, M.D. discusses research findings on causes, symptoms, and treatments for PANS/PANDAS. She highlights the differences in syndromes and diseases and discusses the diagnosis and
Planning for the Holiday Season
Autumn and the holiday season brings its joys - and potential challenges - for people with autism. Costumes, candy, disrupted routines, travel, house guests, and new foods
Fragile X and ASD
When associated with FXS, autism is caused by the genetic change or mutation in the Fragile X gene—the most common genetic cause of autism.
Interoception Is Impaired in Children, but not Adults, with Autism
10-2-2019 -- A new study suggests that children, but not adults, with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have impairments in interoception. Interoception is the ability to sense the
More Evidence for Link Between GI Symptoms and Behavior in individuals with Autism
10/2/2019 - A study from the University of Missouri adds to evidence that behavior problems in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) can be an indication of
Learning Behavioral Strategies: Child and Parent Outcomes
Topics include: Behavioral interventions to support family members of children with autism spectrum disorders Mindfulness-based interventions for family members of and professionals working
Optimizing Autism Treatment
Over the past half-century, two treatment approaches have dominated autism therapy. One is behavioral therapy (for instance, applied behavior analysis), while the other is traditional medical
Self-Injurious Behavior – Anxiety and OCD
Watch Dr. Moskowitz’s previous talk on positive strategies for addressing anxiety and OCD, HERE References in the playback above include: Three methods of saying "no"