Treating Autism and Related Conditions in Adults
ARI board member Robert Hendren, DO, discusses approaches for appropriately supporting symptoms of Autism and related conditions in adults. Handouts are online HERE
Immunizations and Autism
The Autism Research Institute (ARI) recognizes the importance of addressing concerns about a potential link between vaccines and autism. To date, there has been no validated and
Research Updates: At the Crossroads of Infection, Inflammation, and Mental Health
Jennifer Frankovich, MD, MS, dives into the intersection of infection, inflammation, and mental health. She discusses the increase in recognition of this critical overlap over the
Caregiver Strategies for Building Infant Social Interaction
Laurie A. Vismara, Ph.D., BCBA-D, R.B.A. (Ont.) details caregiver strategies for building infant social interaction. She introduces the Infant Start Manual, an extension of the Early
Wellbeing Wins: Integrating Positive Psychology into the Autism Community
Patricia Wright, PhD, MPH, and Katie Curran, MAAP, introduce Proof Positive - The Autism Well-being Alliance. The speakers describe positive psychology, its impact on well-being, and
Editorial- Autism and the brain: the vital contribution of postmortem research
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects approximately 1% of the global population. It presents in diverse ways, but the core features
ARI’s 2024 Impact
This is what you helped us achieve Since 1967, we have advocated for cutting-edge research while connecting emerging voices in the scientific community with the vision to improve
Gifts from Donor Advised Funds
Gifts from Donor-Advised Funds You can recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund to advance ARI's mission to advance the health of autistic people through
The Benefits and Challenges of Using Social Media: Reducing Risks through Joint Problem-Solving and Digital Literacy
Xinru Page, Ph. D., discusses the benefits and challenges of using social media for autistic young adults. She cites recent survey studies involving autistic people, support networks,
The Science of Making Friends for Autistic Youth: Lessons from the UCLA PEERS Program
Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson discusses the importance of friendships during development and the prevalence of peer rejection and neglect across populations. She introduces The Program for the Education and