Monthly News | January 2024 | |
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Hello Administrators,
Happy New Year, 2024! We hope the start of the new year has been a good one for you and your family. This month we're working to promote autism understanding, provide practitioners with current research, create accessible resources for everyone, and advocate for the best possible care for autistic individuals and their loved ones.
All of us at ARI are honored to continue the independent legacy our founder envisioned 60 years ago. We are deeply grateful to those who contributed to ARI during our 2023 year-end campaign, as well as those who have supported us throughout the years.
Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D.
Executive Director
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New Editorial from Dr. Edelson - Addressing delays: proactive parent-led interventions during waiting periods | | |
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The wait for an autism diagnosis and subsequent intervention can be highly stressful for families, especially when access to needed health and educational services also hinges on the approval of insurance and government agencies.
Aware of the pressing need, many parents choose to take charge of the initial assessment and begin therapy while waiting for professional guidance and support. For those navigating the wait, several valuable resources are available.
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ARI webinars resume January 17th - tune in to learn from expert presenters in 2024 | | |
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This month, we resume our free online webinars, starting with Sensory Considerations for Social Communication and Autism, presented by Vanessa Rentschler, Au.D., CCC-A, C.A.S.
2024 webinar presentations cover a wide range of information, including emerging research topics, gastrointestinal issues, gender, executive function support, and more. See the full schedule using the link below.
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ARI’s Latest Accomplishments | | |
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For the past 57 years, ARI has been at the forefront of autism research. Our initiative grows each year with the support and guidance of ARI’s dedicated Board of Directors and Scientific Advisory Board. | |
From ARRI: “School distress” rates are elevated among those with autism | | |
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Rates of “school distress”—or significant emotional distress related to attending school—are significantly elevated in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), according to a new study from the United Kingdom. | | |
From ARRI: Autistic adults show enhanced generosity toward strangers | | |
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Autistic adults tend to be more generous to strangers than their neurotypical peers are, according to new research.
The study explored differences in “social discounting” between individuals with and without autism. Social discounting refers to the tendency for people to be less generous to people who are distant from themselves compared to those closer to them. In addition, the researchers explored the effects of framing a decision about generosity as a gain or a loss.
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Free Issue of ARRI - Online Now | |
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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ARI’s award-winning quarterly journal, Autism Research Review International (ARRI), helps you stay on top of the latest autism research. The ARRI has received worldwide praise for its thoroughness and objectivity in reporting current biomedical and educational research.
Read the latest issue of ARRI online - for free:
What's inside?
- New research points to alterations in BPA excretion pathway in children with autism, ADHD.
- Prevalence of ASD in adults increasing rapidly in the U.S.
- Study shows impact of inflammation on the developing brain.
- Editorial: Addressing delays: proactive parent-led interventions during waiting periods.
- Visual processing variations seen in children with ASD traits
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Participants needed: A short questionnaire for a Research inquiry on food, feeding, and dietary intervention in children with ASD. | |
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University-based investigators frequently contact ARI for help finding research 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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ARI Webinar 1/17:
Sensory Considerations for Social Communication
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Learn about neurodiversity-affirming assessment and treatment for auditory processing difficulties and how they can be provided in a sensory-friendly environment.
Presented by
Vanessa Rentschler, Au.D., CCC-A, C.A.S.
Audball Paradigm, LLC
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1 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S.)
1/17/24
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ARI Webinar 1/31:
Effective Coping Strategies for Sensory Differences and Executive Function
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Tune in to hear about research on strategies autistic adults develop to compensate for non-social challenges they experience, including sensory sensitivities and executive function differences.
Presented by
Greg Wallace, Ph.D. & Goldie McQuaid, Ph.D.
The George Washington University
1 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S.)
1/31/24
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Making a Difference in 2024 and beyond | |
New on Autism.org: Messages of thanks from ARI's latest research grant recipients: watch now | |
Thank you for your support. | |
We continue to focus on education while supporting research on genetics, neurology, co-occurring medical conditions, nutrition, sensory processing, severe and challenging behaviors, and adult and senior issues. Without you, none of it is possible.
Give with confidence: ARI has once again received Charity Navigator's highest "4-star" rating and a "Platinum" rating for transparency from Guidestar.
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