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Hello Administrators,
Our annual research grant program is now in full swing, along with our free, online webinars and continuing medical education programs, and our growing global support network.
I'm honored to report that ARI has once again received the highest platinum rating for transparency from Candid/Guidestar and the highest four-star rating for fiscal management, accountability, and transparency from Charity Navigator. To learn about our new initiatives and programs that provide far-reaching support and guidance to those on the spectrum and their family members, as well as researchers and clinicians, please read about the work we do.
None of this is possible without generous donor support, and the need for impactful research and education far exceeds the funds available in our community. If you plan to contribute to autism advocacy in 2023, please consider a gift to ARI.
Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D.
Executive Director
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Whether you’re a parent preparing a child for grade school or an adult transitioning into or out of college, the back-to-school season can present unique challenges for families and individuals with autism. Not only do schedules and priorities change, but social and sensory processing skills are tested in new environments with new people. Take a look at these informative articles and webinars to gain insight and tips on what to expect during these transitions. | | |
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Donald G. Triplett, the first person to be diagnosed with autism, has passed away. "He was a remarkable man who lived a remarkable life. He enjoyed his coffee club and had many friends he cherished."
Don's story is featured in In a Different Key: The Story of Autism, which was published in 2016 and became a finalist for the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for general nonfiction, a 2022 PBS documentary film by the same name, and countless medical journal articles.
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New Research Explores the Connection Between Autism and the Microbiome | | |
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A study published late last month in Nature Neuroscience sheds new light on the relationship between the microbiome and autism. The analysis identified autism-specific metabolic pathways associated with particular human gut microbes.
“We wanted to address the constantly evolving question of how the microbiome is associated with autism, and thought, ‘let’s go back to existing datasets and see how much information we may be able to get out of them.'” Importantly, the researchers say, these findings extend beyond autism.
The approach outlined here could also be applied to other areas of biomedicine that have long proved challenging.
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Enrolling Now: Autism Biomarker Study | |
The Johnson Center for Child Health and Development is currently enrolling children with autism and non-sibling, typically developing controls in a research study to identify biomarkers to help with diagnosis and therapeutic interventions. The study is open to families living in the US who have a child with autism aged 18 months to 8 years of age. Typically developing (non-sibling) control children are also welcome to participate.
Compensation of $125 is provided for each child who completes the study. For more information, please email the Johnson Center at info@johnson-center.org
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From ARRI: Mothers’ exposure to airborne pollution may increase likelihood of autism | | |
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A new study from Sweden suggests that maternal exposure to airborne pollution during pregnancy may increase the likelihood of a child being diagnosed with autism.
Researchers analyzed data on 40,245 births, linking the mothers’ locations to data on locally emitted PM2.5 (small, inhalable particulate matter) from all sources as well as specifically from wood burning and tailpipe emissions.
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From ARRI: Constipation in infancy associated with a higher likelihood of autism diagnosis | | |
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Further evidence linking autism to gastrointestinal problems comes from a study by researchers in Taiwan and the United States, who report that autism occurs at an elevated rate in children with a history of constipation in infancy. | | |
Subscribe to ARI's Clinical Research e-Newsletter | | |
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The Autism Research Institute publishes an e-newsletter called ‘Clinical Research in Autism.’ It provides online links to the latest clinical research related to patient care and is intended for pediatricians, nurses, and obstetricians, caregivers, and patients.
The April/May '23 issue is available on our website, and you can also subscribe.
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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?
- CDC findings: Prevalence of autism spectrum disorders in the United States climbs to new highs
- Dr. Edelson's Editorial: Why an autism history museum?
- Molecular signatures may point to later diagnosis of autism
- Mother's exposure to airborne pollution may increase likelihood of autism in children
... and more
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Participants needed: Enroll for a new Research Study that aims to understand how autistic adults use strategies in their everyday lives to help them with sensory, executive functioning, and other differences. | |
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University-based investigators contact us 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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New Content - Available Now on Autism.org | | |
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Gestational Influences and Autism | Judy Van de Water, Ph.D., explores the role of gestational factors in the development of autism. She explains how maternal immune activation, antibody patterns, and immune markers play an important role in neurodevelopment and may contribute to the etiology and phenotypic variation of autism. | | | |
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Dean Alexander, Ph.D., discusses pica, the ingestion of non-food substances, which has received insufficient attention as a common, sometimes lethal, form of self-injurious behavior. He discusses the prevalence of pica in autistic individuals, and its long-term health implications. | | |
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ARI Webinar 8/30:
Pain, Sensory Issues, and Autism
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From sensory and pain-response behavior to neurophysiology: quantitative and qualitative studies in autism.
Presented by
Dr. Tami Bar-Shalita,
Dr. Yelena Granovsky,
Dr. Eynat Gal
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1 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S.) 8/30/23
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ARI Webinar 9/13:
Screen Time and Social Engagement
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Learn about emerging research on the impact of screen time on social engagement of autistic children during early childhood development.
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Presented by
Dr. Karen Heffler, MD
Drexel University College of Medicine
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1 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S.) 9/13/23
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Making a Difference in 2023 | | |
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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Research is the Key to the Future
We're moving research forward
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When you support us, you send a message that you care about ARI's independent legacy and value objective research conducted free of influence. We know you hear from many worthy charities—thanks for keeping ARI on your list.
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