For many of you, a new school year has begun, and this often comes with both opportunities and challenges. ARI's staff and I wish ASD students and their families a smooth transition into the new academic year.
A survey published this month in
JAMA Pediatrics reports that 70% of those on the autism spectrum receive behavioral and/or medical support. My recent editorial, titled
Optimizing Autism Treatment, raises the issue of whether these two interventions are
the most effective approaches for treating all autistic symptoms for all individuals on the spectrum. I then outline a collaborative research strategy that can generate statistical algorithms (i.e., formulas) to construct an evidence-based treatment plan for each ASD individual.
ARI is dedicated to providing trusted and relevant information to parents, those on the spectrum, and professionals worldwide. We appreciated your support throughout the year!
Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Editorial: Optimizing Autism Treatment
Today, parents are often urged by professionals to rely on only one treatment approach, or at most two, to help their children. The most common approaches include behavioral therapy and medications. Is reliance on a single treatment discipline misguided? Read Dr. Edelson's editorial
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Did you know that ARI publishes a quarterly printed science newsletter, the Autism Research Review International? Dr. Rimland began publishing it in 1987, and it is one of the best sources for staying up to date on the research in the areas of medical treatment and education. The annual subscription is $19.95 (US) and $23.99 (International).
We are pleased to announce that ARI"s Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC) survey is now online in 21 languages. Thank you volunteer, Silvija Ābele, for sending us Latvian.
