Dr. Stephen M. Edelson, Executive Director at ARI, publishes an editorial about autism science and research every quarter. He leads readers through the history of ARI and autism science, showcases important contemporary findings, and discusses the potential futures of autism science, research, and communities.

We are pleased to welcome Wenn Lawson, Ph.D., to ARI's Board of Directors. Among his many accomplishments, Dr. Lawson is a member of the Australian Autism Research Council, the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW), and the Australian Psychological Society (MAPs)a board member of LifeScience Global, and sits on the editorial boards of Autism in Adulthood Journal and the Journal of Intellectual Disability-Diagnosis and Treatment.

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.

ARI Scientific Advisory Panel member and 2020 ARI grant recipient Judy Van de Water and a team of researchers at UC Davis have shown that autoantibody binding to specific combinations of proteins successfully predicts autism in previously diagnosed children. Their study findings were recently published in Molecular Psychiatry.

Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) frequently suffer from gastrointestinal (GI) problems, and many also experience internalizing symptoms such as stress, anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal. A new study suggests that there is a bidirectional relationship between GI problems and internalizing symptoms in children and teens with autism—in other words, that the two problems are simultaneously impacting each other.

The amygdala—a region of the brain that helps to interpret the social and emotional meaning of sensory input—grows abnormally rapidly in young infants who later develop autism, according to recent research.

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

Meltdowns and tantrums present with similar characteristics and are challenging to navigate; however, the root causes of tantrums and meltdowns are very different, and it is crucial to manage them accordingly. This article defines meltdowns and tantrums, describes how they differ, and provides calming techniques and resources for more information.

Over the past 55 years, ARI has established and maintained networks to support scientific investigation, keep the healthcare community informed about evidence-based best practices, and distribute up-to-date information to the entire autism community worldwide.

In 2020 and 2021, ARI launched two global networks aiming to expand collaboration and catalyze research: Global Autism Network and Global Researcher Network.

Thank you for believing in the power of research and education.

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