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Monthly News |November 2025

Hello ,

It’s an exciting time of year at ARI as we prepare for our next online scientific symposium. This international conference will feature live presentations and discussions, providing researchers with updates on neurological and metabolic issues, genetics, and more. Many of the speakers will present findings from their ARI-funded research projects.

It's hard to believe that the holiday season is just around the corner. I know that this can be both joyful and stressful for autistic people and their families. For some quick links and tips on how to cope, see holiday planning suggestions on the ARI website and our expert webinar on the subject in early December.

Many organizations will be reaching out for year-end support in the coming weeks; if you plan to give, thanks for believing in the importance of independent autism research and education and keeping ARI in mind.

Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D.

Autism Research Institute

ARRI: Research Updates at Your Fingertips

Expanding access to evidence-based autism research is a key priority for ARI. Under the leadership of Dr. Stephen Edelson and ARI’s staff and boards, we have significantly expanded the reach of our award-winning quarterly journal, The Autism Research Review International (ARRI), over the past 18 months. To ensure maximum accessibility, ARRI is now available online at ARRIOnline.org, while the print edition remains available by subscription for those who prefer a hard copy.

We invite you to explore ARRI online and stay informed about the latest developments in autism research.

From ARRI: Researchers explore dementia risk in relatives

From ARRI: Study reveals benefits of whole-body play

Participate in Research

Participants needed: Dr. Gregory Wallace, a past ARI webinar presenter on autism in adulthood, including executive functioning differences, eating behaviors, and aging well, is seeking autistic adult participants to complete an online study. For more info visit the study website or contact the investigators.

Register Now: Free Upcoming Webinars

ARI Webinar 11/5:

All StakeholderS Engaged in Research Together—the ASSERT learning community



Learn about ASSERT, an online learning community where stakeholders learn about research together in a way that is collaborative and multidirectional

Presented by

Dr. Beth Malow &

Susan Brasher, PhD, RN, CPNP, FAAN

1 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S.)

11/5/25

ARI Webinar 11/12:

Sleep Disturbances and their Behavioral Correlates in Autistic Youth and Youth with Co-Occurring ADHD

Learn about how sleep disturbances correlate with behavior in autistic youth, including those with co-occurring ADHD.

Presented by

Dr. Aarti Nair

Loma Linda University

1 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S.)

11/12/25

ARI Webinar 11/19:

Nourishing the Brain: How Targeted Nutrition Can Transform Outcomes in Autism



This webinar will investigate language peculiarities and development in autism from the perspective of different sensory perceptual processes and cognitive styles.

Presented by

Hokehe Eko, MD, MPH FAAP

Glow Pediatrics

1 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S.)

11/19/25

Making a Difference in 2025