Reports from Think Tanks on Aging and Autism Published
In 2017, Autism Canada, The Pacific Autism Family Network, and ARI facilitated a think tank on ASD in adulthood and later life in Vancouver, BC. Meetings focused
Drug may reduce ASD symptoms in young children by altering GABA/glutamate ratio in brain
A prescription drug used to treat edema (fluid buildup in the body) appears to reduce some symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in
Editorial – Diagnosis and Screening for Autism: Past, Present, and Future
While the diagnosis of some syndromes is fairly straightforward, diagnosing autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has been and continues to be a challenge. In this editorial, I
Editorial – The National Prevalence Rate of Autism: Is 1 in 59 a Reasonable Estimate?
Many in the autism community consider the prevalence rate reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to be a reasonable estimate of
Editorial – Standardizing Proper Medical Care for Individuals with Autism
For more than 50 years, doctors and researchers viewed autism solely as a neurodevelopmental disorder. In recent decades, however, we have begun to focus increasing attention
Editorial – Large-Scale Studies in Autism: What do They Show?
Over the past decade, many studies have documented substantial impairments in the gastrointestinal (GI), immunological, and metabolic systems of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Although
Mice Develop Autism-like Behaviors After Gut Bacteria Transplant
ARI partially funded research leading up to a new study that gut microbiota is sufficient to promote autism-like behaviors in mice. June 11, 2019
Treating the Phobias of Individuals with Autism with VR
Immersive virtual reality therapy can help some children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) overcome their phobias, according to researchers in Britain. Morag Maskey
*Q & A: Ask the Nutritionist, June 2019
Ever had a question you wanted to ask a nutritionist? Here's your chance - Kelly Barnhill will be taking participant's questions live during this webinar. Published:
Lasting benefits seen from horse therapy
A follow-up study on the effects of horse therapy suggests that it has significant long-term benefits for children with autism spectrum disorders. In previous research