Monthly News | January 2025 | |
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Hello Administrators,
What an exciting year it has been for all of us at ARI. Whatever the new year brings, you can count on us to continue our mission of funding scientists whose work will have a direct impact on the lives of those on the autism spectrum and provide free practical support to members of the autism community. We strive to find answers through research and education.
ARI's 2025 webinars start next week with Mojdeh Mostafavi, MD's presentation, "Perspective: Adult sibling with profound ASD." See our website to learn more and register.
All of us at ARI are honored to continue the independent legacy our founder envisioned nearly 60 years ago. We sincerely thank everyone who generously supported ARI during the giving season.
Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D.
Autism Research Institute
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Thank You! From ARI's Latest Research Grant Award Recipients | | |
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Last fall, ARI awarded more than $700,000 in grants to fund research on evidence-based therapeutic interventions and underlying biological mechanisms.
We continue to focus on education while supporting research on genetics, neurology, co-occurring medical conditions, nutrition, sensory processing, challenging behaviors, and adult and senior issues. Connecting investigators, professionals, parents, and autistic people worldwide is essential for effective advocacy.
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New CME Webcasts Released: Co-occurring metabolic conditions and emerging research on brain imaging
These activities have been approved for complimentary AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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In joint-providership with ARI, the Cleveland Clinic offers complimentary webcasts on autism to healthcare professionals and the general public.
The latest webcast series is facilitated by Marvin Natowicz, MD, PhD, and features updates and Q&A on co-occurring metabolic conditions and
emerging research on brain imaging.
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ARI Team Spotlight - Dr. Stephen Edelson | | |
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Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D., is the Chief Science Officer of the Autism Research Institute. Active in the field of autism for over 45 years, he began leading ARI in 2006, after the passing of autism pioneer and advocate Dr. Bernard Rimland. Learn more about Dr. Edelson. | |
ARI's Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC) Now Available in Malay | | |
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The Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist, or ATEC, is one of the most widely used assessment tools in the autism community. The checklist is designed to evaluate the efficacy of treatments as well as to monitor how an individual progresses over time. The ATEC is used by parents and researchers as well as by schools, medical and behavioral clinics, and insurance companies. Over one million ATECs have been completed over the past two decades.
Thanks to Fiona Kwok and The Malaysian Autism Resource Foundation for their work in translating this resource tool into Malay, the ATEC is now available in 28 languages.
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From ARRI: Read Dr. Edelson's Editorial,
Autism Research Institute: How We’re Different
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With 45 years of active experience in the autism field, I am well aware of the differences between ARI and other autism organizations. These differences pertain to focus, approach, financial backers, and the type of support provided to autistic individuals, the autism community, and other stakeholders. Here is a look at ARI’s work, both past and present, and how it sets us apart from other autism organizations. | | |
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From ARRI:
No link detected between maternal coffee consumption in pregnancy and neurodevelopmental disorders in children
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While pregnant women are often cautioned to minimize coffee consumption, a study from Norway, Australia, and the United Kingdom shows no significant link between coffee use and neurological issues such as autism in children.
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Participants needed: We’re seeking input from individuals with lived experience, families, caregivers, researchers, clinicians, and professionals who have insights on autism and intellectual disability in aging adults. Help shape better support and resources for older Autistic adults and/or those with intellectual disabilities. The survey only takes 10 minutes, but your input can make a lasting difference! | |
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University-based researchers often contact ARI for help in finding research participants to add valuable data to our understanding of autism.
Research topics range from sibling differences to school experiences, trauma, adult issues, and more.
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Register Now: Free Upcoming Webinars | |
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ARI Webinar 1/8:
Perspective: Adult sibling with profound ASD
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Join us for a sibling perspective as Mojdeh Mostafavi, MD shares her journey as a legal guardian, caregiver, and advocate for a loved one with profound autism, offering invaluable insights and personal experiences.
Presented by
Mojdeh Mostafavi, MD
Massachusetts General Hospital
1 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S.)
1/8/25
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ARI Webinar 2/5:
Autism Health and Nutrition
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Learn about current research, best practices, and the importance of autism health and nutrition.
Presented by
Kelly Barnhill, MBA, CN, CCN
Johnson Center for Child Health and Development
1 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S.)
2/5/25
This webinar is a joint presentation with the WAO
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Making a Difference in 2025 | |
Give with confidence: ARI continues to receive Charity Navigator's highest "4-star" rating and a "Platinum" rating for transparency from Guidestar. | |
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With your help, we're moving research forward.
Throughout 2024, we continued our work, focusing on education while funding and supporting research on genetics, neurology, co-occurring medical conditions, nutrition, sensory processing, severe and challenging behaviors, and adult and senior issues. Research and education are the foundations of progress.
When you support us, you send a message that you care about ARI's independent legacy and value objective research conducted free of influence.
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