Monthly News | December 2023 | |
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Hello Administrators,
Reflecting on our journey of 2023, we at ARI are grateful to share the milestones we have achieved. This year marked a significant moment with the official opening of the National Autism History Museum, the first autism history museum in the world. Over the past decade, we have proudly granted more than 100 research awards and achieved over 1 million views of our live and recorded online webinars. We've further advanced our in-person and online think tanks tailored for clinicians and researchers while broadening our outreach via our Global Support and Scientific Networks, fostering connections within the global autism community. To learn more about our impactful work throughout the year, explore our 2023 accomplishments and an updated list of ARI-funded research projects on our website at Autism.org.
As we embrace the coming year's opportunities, rest assured that ARI’s commitment to innovative and impactful research and education remains steadfast. If you plan to give, we know you will hear from many worthy charities in the coming weeks. Thanks for considering supporting ARI.
I wish you a peaceful holiday season on behalf of ARI's dedicated board and staff.
Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D.
Executive Director
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ARI’s 2023 Accomplishments | | |
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For the past 56 years, ARI has been at the forefront of autism research. Our initiative grows each year with the support of ARI’s dedicated Board of Directors and Scientific Advisory Board.
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2023 ARI Research Grants Announced | | |
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In 2023, ARI awarded more than $400,000 in grants to fund innovative research that holds realistic promise for impacting the lives of autistic people. In order to provide the autism community with an independent, unbiased assessment of causal and treatment efficacy issues, ARI does not accept financial support from government agencies or drug manufacturers. | |
Winter Holidays are Approaching - Some Tips and Tricks to Help | | |
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The holiday season brings joy – and potential challenges – for autistic people and their families. Dressy clothes, candy, disrupted routines, travel, house guests, and new foods and experiences 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. | |
ARI Webinar summary: Screen Time and Social Engagement in Early Childhood Development | | |
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Karen Heffler, MD, takes viewers on a comprehensive exploration of the relationship between early-life screen time exposure and autism risk. She delves into the intricate interplay of genetics, environmental factors, and development outcomes. The presentation highlights critical findings about screen time, social engagement, and autism symptoms. Heffler considers the potential consequences of screen media on young children’s development and discusses promising new intervention studies. | |
ARI Webinar summary: Social Media Use and Autism – Teens and Adults | | |
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Pamela Wisniewski, PhD, presents new research about the online experiences of autistic teens and young adults. Her research findings emphasize teaching teens how to leverage technology to their advantage, stay safe while doing so, and cope with online risks when they are encountered. | |
From ARRI: Placental inflammation may increase likelihood of autism | | |
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Placental inflammation during pregnancy may increase the likelihood of a child receiving a later diagnosis of autism or another developmental or psychiatric condition, according to a study by U.S. researchers. | | |
From ARRI: Older autistic adults at higher risk for many health issues | | |
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A large-scale study from researchers in Sweden and Poland indicates that older autistic adults are at significantly higher risk than their non-autistic peers for a range of injuries and medical conditions. | | |
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?
- Dr. Edelson's Editorial: Revisiting Two Lesser-Known Teaching Strategies to Enhance Speech Production in Autism
- Sensory issues may be a factor in substance use in individuals with ASD
- Animal study reveals clues that developmental vitamin D deficiency may be associated with gut alterations in autism
- Study detects significant memory problems in ASD
... and more
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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/WAO Webinar 12/13
From ‘I am Special’ to ‘H.A.P.P.Y.’
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Learn about the evolution of a psycho-education program for autistic children. From its start as "I am Special" to "H.A.P.P.Y." - this new program focuses on the happiness and well-being of children with autism.
Presented by
Peter Vermeulen, Ph.D.,
Founder of “Autism in Context”
1 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S.)
12/13/23
| This is a joint presentation by ARI & the World Autism Organisation. | |
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ARI Webinar 1/17:
Sensory Considerations for Social Communication
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From sensory and pain behavior to neurophysiology: learn about quantitative and qualitative studies in autism research
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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Making a Difference in 2023 and beyond | |
The Autism Research Institute's strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have once again earned it Charity Navigator's highest rating ("4 stars") and Candid GuideStar's highest rating ("Platinum"). | |
With your help, we're moving research forward. | |
For more than five decades, we have challenged the traditional view of autism as an untreatable disorder. We have advanced research to improve the health and well-being of autistic people worldwide.
The ability to provide autism education and research can directly impact the community we serve. Providing expert webinars and continuing education while facilitating groundbreaking research requires support.
Please help us continue to urge innovation by connecting researchers, professionals, and parents, all of whom are passionate about supporting the health of autistic people and their families.
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