A historical perspective on autism advocacy and research
Autism advocacy and research have a rich history, and they are beginning to attract much interest beyond the autism community. In this article, I will share some
Autism advocacy and research have a rich history, and they are beginning to attract much interest beyond the autism community. In this article, I will share some
Dr. Stephen M. Edelson, Executive Director at ARI, publishes an editorial about autism science and research every quarter. He leads readers through the history of ARI and
ARI and Autism Research The Autism Research Institute (ARI) was established in 1967 and is the oldest autism research organization in the world. Its founder, Dr. Bernard
Over the years, a number of broad terms have been used to describe individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). In general, these terms have focused on levels
Part One: Challenges when your son or daughter is experiencing a difficult time Paul Shattock provides a parent's perspective on handling his son Jamie’s challenging behaviors and describes
We continue to gain insight into the many aspects of autism from research studies and from individuals on the spectrum. The more we know about autism, the
I was fortunate to know Dr. Bernard Rimland for nearly 30 years and worked closely with him for more than 20 years. From the time he established
This year marks the Autism Research Institute’s 50th anniversary. As part of our year-long celebration, we have created a timeline of many of our major accomplishments. I
Isaac Newton once said, “If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” In the same way, our achievements in the field
Pictured: Editors Stephen M. Edelson and Jane Botsford Johnson A comprehensive, authoritative resource on understanding and resolving self-injurious behavior (SIB) in people with autism and related
Pictured: Editors Stephen M. Edelson and Jane Botsford Johnson Understanding and Treating Anxiety in Autism, is now available from Jessica Kingsley Publishers. The book is edited by
As a result of the slowdown in autism research over the past two years due to the pandemic, we have an opportunity to reevaluate our current understanding
Following introductions by Petra Dilman and Dr. Stephen Edelson, Margaret Bauman, MD, discusses the many medical challenges those aging with autism face. She highlights the lack
Challenging behaviors can be disruptive to daily life for individuals with autism. These include, but are not limited to, self-injury, aggression, property destruction, tantrums, disruptiveness, noncompliance, and
Autism organizations, individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and parents have differing views on how best to proceed with autism research. However, nearly all of us can
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