A new study from the Netherlands adds to evidence that vitamin D deficiency is common in children with autism.

The researchers report that 75.9 percent of the children with autism and 79.5 percent with internalizing disorders exhibited vitamin D3 deficiency. Vitamin D deficiency was especially common in boys with both autism and obesity.

Anxiety is a very common issue for people with autism, and a new study from China suggests that vigorous exercise may help to reduce this problem.

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.

Greg Wallace, Ph.D., discusses executive functioning and its impact on lived experiences across the lifespan in autism. He defines executive function (EF) as it relates to cognitive processes, the neuropsychological framework, and real-world outcomes. The presenter provides historical context for EF within autism, highlighting flexibility as the most common EF difficulty for autistic individuals. 

Amanda Tami, LPC, BCBA, discusses the importance of self-care for adult caregivers supporting people with special needs, including autism. She provides context for mental health in the US, and highlights the importance of self-care in the modern world. 

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