Challenging behaviors commonly associated with ASD include aggression toward others, self-injurious (or self-harming) behaviors, and severe tantrumming. Many individuals with autism exhibit multiple challenging behaviors.

Treatment of these behaviors has been only moderately successful.

In this model, medical and behavioral factors, as well as impaired interoception are utilized to explain why many people with ASD engage in challenging behaviors. In addition, implications for assessment and treatment are discussed.

Sleep disturbances often impact individuals with autism and their entire families. This book provides detailed information about the various ways to evaluate an individual's sleep issues as well as numerous ways to treat them.

This is the third book in a series about understanding and treating various symptoms and behaviors associated with autism. The other two books include self-injurious behavior and anxiety.

ARI's mission is to support the health and well-being of people affected by autism through innovative, impactful research and education. We are pleased to share that we are making research and education more accessible by offering some of our webinars in English with live Spanish Interpretation.

Individuals with autism frequently have epilepsy, and nearly one-third of people with co-occurring epilepsy have seizures that cannot be controlled by medication. A new study suggests that a treatment called responsive neurostimulation may be beneficial.

Gender diversity is more common among children with autism than among their neurotypical peers, according to a new study.

ARI’s award-winning Autism Research Review International (ARRI) quarterly journal helps you stay updated about the latest autism research. The ARRI has received worldwide praise for its thoroughness and objectivity in reporting current biomedical and educational research.

Amy Moore Gaffney, M.A., CCC-SLP, discusses evidence-based support strategies for adults with autism as they transition to adulthood and gain independence.

Vea nuestra nueva página de recursos en español: todo nuestro contenido en español en un solo lugar. Aquí puede encontrar nuestra Educación Médica Continua, seminarios web e historias sociales.

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Give with confidence: In 2022, ARI has once again received Charity Navigator's highest "4-star" rating and a "Platinum" rating for transparency from Guidestar.