Monthly News | March 2022
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Greetings!
All of us at ARI are grateful to have the opportunity to support the community we serve. With the active help of ARI's Board of Directors, Scientific Advisory Board, and volunteers, we continue to explore new and innovative ways to support researchers and clinicians as well as to provide needed information and guidance to individuals with autism and their families.
ARI's staff is quite busy working on a number of initiatives right now, including the resumption of our in-person scientific think tank in early April. At this annual event, top researchers and clinicians convene to discuss emerging findings about co-occurring conditions and autism. We are also preparing several live webinars in the next few weeks—please check the schedule at AutismWebinars.org.
Our team is working to expand its international outreach through our global support network, which now consists of 226 support groups located in 77 different countries. Several support groups are translating our most popular webinars. Network members also receive a monthly e-newsletter with links to announcements by ARI and other autism organizations and links to important new research findings. In addition, they receive ARI's quarterly science newsletter to distribute to their membership.
Nataliya, who works on our international outreach program, lives in Ukraine and was able to leave the country. She is now helping to arrange for families with children diagnosed with autism to travel together to leave the country. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.
Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D.
Executive Director
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ARI News and Research Updates |
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Coming in April: Autism Science Month - weekly series |
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ARI's mission (to support the health and well-being of people affected by autism through research and education) has generated a lot of information over the years. Starting April 1, we'll be highlighting research we funded in 2021, promising new advances in research, popular webinars we've hosted, and more with links to resources on our website at Autism.org. |
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From ARRI: Pregnancy spacing may affect odds of autism
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According to a new study, mothers of children with autism may reduce their odds of having another child with autism if they time a second pregnancy to occur 2.5 to 3 years after the birth of the child with autism. |
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From ARRI: Contextual clues can trip up individuals with autism
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A new study suggests that some adolescents with autism may have difficulty understanding other people’s emotions because they do not use contextual clues. |
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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 research on ASD. 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 to help manage parents learn skills to help address their child’s fear and anxiety.
This study requires English fluency.
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Participate in research - many investigators are seeking 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 summary: Auditory Processing and Autism
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Sophie Schwartz, Ph.D., discusses auditory processing disorders (ADPs) in individuals with autism. She defines ADPs and highlights their impact on language acquisition and quality of life. |
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Co-occurring conditions and autism |
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Research suggests that individuals with autism experience some conditions―including underlying medical issues, neurodevelopmental differences, and mental health issues―more frequently than the general population. Learning about these potential medical needs can help you identify such conditions and have an informed discussion with your physician. |
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ARI Webinar 3/9:
Brain & Sensory Processing Differences Across the Lifespan
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Tune in to hear about the sensory differences experienced by individuals with autism throughout their lifespan.
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Presented by Fakhri Shafai, Ph.D., M.Ed.
AIDE Canada
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1 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S.) 3/9/22
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ARI Webinar 3/16:
Emotional Regulation Strategies
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Learn evidence-based strategies for supporting and teaching emotional regulation.
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Presented by Amy Moore Gaffney, M.A., CCC-SLP
Indiana Resource Center for Autism
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|1 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S.) 3/16/22
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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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Amazon Shoppers,
You can support research while you shop
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Thanks to You,
researchers are receiving precious funding!
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World Autism Awareness Day, April 2, 2022, is just around the corner. If you plan to give, thank you for keeping ARI on your list.
Give with confidence: ARI has received Guidestar's h ighest, platinum rating for transparency.
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