Monthly News | October 2022 | |
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Hello Administrators,
It's busy, as always, at ARI, particularly this month with our online scientific meeting just a few weeks away and the upcoming announcement of our competitive research grant awards. As always, I wish to thank the reviewers and the ARI Scientific Advisory Board for their help with this process. We will post the funded grants on our website soon and will share the link to the list of selected recipients in a future e-newsletter.
Researchers and families are counting on us now more than ever to support the health and well-being of people affected by autism through innovative, impactful research and education. With the holidays just around the corner, we know you will hear from many worthy charities in the coming weeks. We appreciate your gift of any size to fund our research grant program, our researcher and support group networks, and our online resources.
Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D.
Executive Director
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Dr. Edelson attends Rencontres Internationale de l'Autisme 2022 conference in France | | |
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In September, ARI executive director Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D., traveled to Avignon, France to speak at a two-day autism conference. Dr. Edelson's talk was titled: Current and Near-Future Directions in Autism.
The conference was presented by the RIAU association, a non-profit association founded in 2014. An association of autistic people, families, and professionals, the RIAU association works for the social and societal integration for the autonomy of the autistic person through meetings open to all on the subject of autism and associated disorders.
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Planning for the Holiday Season | | |
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Autumn and the holiday season bring joys – and potential challenges – for people with autism. With costumes, candy, disrupted routines, travel, house guests, and new foods and experiences abounding, it can be completely overwhelming. Tips, tricks, recipes, and activities are plentiful online; here is a list of resources from around the web that can help you plan for the festivities. | | |
From ARRI: A study indicates that early diagnosis may significantly benefit some children with autism | | |
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According to a new study from Israel, some children diagnosed with autism very early in childhood may experience significantly more developmental progress than peers who are diagnosed later. | | |
From ARRI: Anxiety in children with autism linked to insistence on sameness | | |
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A new study suggests that children with
autism spectrum disorders (ASD) who have
a very strong preference for sameness in
their daily routines may be more vulnerable
to developing anxiety than children with
ASD whose insistence on sameness is less
pronounced.
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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 autism research. The ARRI has received worldwide praise for its thoroughness and objectivity in reporting current biomedical and educational research. | 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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New Content Available now on Autism.org | |
Webinar Summaries From our Archives: | |
Self-Advocacy: A Panel of Adults with Autism | | |
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A panel of adults co-presents on the importance of developing sensory and social self-advocacy abilities. Using the Integrated Self-Advocacy (ISA) Curriculum, they detail personal experiences in developing self-advocacy abilities. | | |
Cognitive Enhancement Therapy for Adults | | |
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Professor Shaun M. Eack P.h.D. discusses emerging research on the comparative outcomes of cognitive enhancement therapy (CET) versus enriched supportive therapy (EST). He describes the lack of research and interventions for autistic adults and explores the relationship between schizophrenia and autism. | | |
Our Latest Annual Report is Online Now | |
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Available now:
Understanding and Treating Sleep Disturbances in Autism
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Sleep disturbances often impact people with autism and their entire families. This book provides detailed information about the various ways to evaluate sleep issues as well as how to treat them.
This is the third book in a series about understanding and treating various symptoms and behaviors associated with autism. The other two books include self-injurious behavior and anxiety.
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ARI Webinar 10/19:
Creating a Well-Structured Classroom for Autism
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Educational consultant Amy Moore Gaffney, M.A, discusses classroom strategies that can provide helpful support for students with autism.
Presented by
Amy Moore Gaffney, M.A., CCC-SLP
Indiana Resource Center for Autism
|1 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S.) 10/19/22
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ARI Webinar 11/9:
Delayed and Missed Diagnoses of Autistic Women
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Tune in to hear Hannah Belcher, PhD, Autistic researcher, speaker, and author, discuss the often late and missed diagnosis of autistic females.
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Presented by
Dr. Hannah Belcher
Kings College London
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1 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S.) 11/9/22
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Thanks to You, Research is Moving Forward | |
Amazon Shoppers,
You can support research while you shop
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Our work is made possible by your support!
Thank you for believing in the power of research and education.
Give with confidence: In 2022, ARI has once again received Charity Navigator's highest "4-star" rating and a "Platinum" rating for transparency from Guidestar.
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