Greetings!
I always look forward to this time of year as we collaborate with our Scientific Advisory Board to conduct ARI's annual Scientific Grant Program. ARI's research grants focus on new research areas for young investigators and new avenues of research for established researchers. We will announce award recipients in the early fall.
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.
We are also quite busy with our educational webinars, including efforts with the World Autism Organization and through ARI's global outreach network. Be sure to check AutismWebinars.org to register for upcoming talks.
I send my best to everyone for good health as travel and gatherings resume in the wake of the pandemic.
Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D.
Executive Director
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Dr. Edelson's Latest Editorial: Defining Degrees of Autism — The Controversy and a Suggested Solution
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Over the years, a number of broad terms have been used to describe individuals with autism based on levels of functioning, intelligence, severity, and verbalization.
While these terms are widely used, concerns have been raised about their simplistic nature and reliance on ill-defined criteria. In this editorial, I suggest a simpler and more accurate system.
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Próximos Seminario por Internet con Interpretación en Español
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Nos complace ofrecer nuestro próximo seminario por internet, Autismo y Conductas Relacionadas con la Alimentación, con interpretación en español.
El registro es gratuito. Ayúdenos a correr la voz: comparta este gráfico y enlace con quienes puedan estar interesados.
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Research on autism and sexual identity suggests that individuals with autism may be more likely to identify as LGBTQ+. We hope these resources from around the web are helpful to the LGBTQ+ members of the autism community and those who support them. |
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From ARRI: Some Antipsychotic Drugs May Hike Breast Cancer Risk |
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Antipsychotic medications are frequently prescribed for women with autism, but new research suggests that some of these drugs may significantly increase a woman’s risk for breast cancer. |
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From ARRI: Study Hints at Involvement of GABA in Sensory Issues
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Individuals with autism may exhibit differinces in visual processing, and a new study indicates that alterations in the activity of the neurotransmitter GABA may play a role in these issues. |
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Subscribe to ARRI: Stay Up-to-date on the Latest Research
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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.
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A one-year subscription to the ARRI is $19.99 (U.S. funds; $23.99 outside the U.S. – includes shipping). Each issue is sent via first-class mail. Keep up with the latest research updates – subscribe now. |
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Take part in a new Intervention Study that teaches parents skills to help address their child’s fear and anxiety.
This study requires English fluency.
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Many investigators seek 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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Webinar Summaries with Timepoint Guides
Available Now on Autism.org
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Autism.org now offers updated webinar summaries with timepoint guides to help viewers quickly find specific topics within recorded talks. |
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Webinar Summary with Timepoints:
Updates on Maternal Autoantibodies and Autism
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Judy Van de Water, Ph.D., discusses current machine learning research used to identify several patterns of maternal autoantibodies associated with the diagnosis and severity of autism. She outlines the history of autoantibody research related to autism, defines a new subtype, and details animal model development. |
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Webinar Summary with Timepoints:
Processing Differences Across the Lifespan
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Fakhri Shafai, Ph.D., M.Ed., discusses sensory differences experienced by individuals with autism across the lifespan. She describes atypical neuronal migration and synaptic pruning and outlines how such differences in brain development lead to sensory issues in autism. Dr. Shafai uses relatable analogies to discuss complex topics and highlights the lack of adult sensory symptom studies across the field. She defines crucial brain regions, the eight sensory systems, and current limitations to the discourse. |
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ARI Webinar 6/15:
*Autism and Eating-Related Behaviors
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Tune in to hear Gregory Wallace, Ph.D., discuss eating-related behaviors and autism.
Presented by
Gregory Wallace, Ph.D.
George Washington University
|1 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S.) 6/15/22
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ARI Webinar 7/27:
Gender Differences in Functional Brain Organization in Autism
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Learn about recent findings on how girls with autism differ in several brain centers compared with boys with autism.
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Presented by
Kaustubh Supekar, Ph.D.
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences,
Stanford Medicine
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1 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S.) 7/27/22
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Free certificates of participation are available upon successful completion of a brief knowledge quiz after each webinar. |
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Thanks to You, Research Is Moving Forward |
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Your Gift Matters:
Thank you for your support throughout the year
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