Autism Research Institute

A study found that early-life epigenetic changes and gut microbiome development are closely linked and may shape the risk of autism and ADHD. Some gut bacteria appeared to offer protective effects against these conditions. scitechdaily.com/scientists-dis…

Free webinar at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time (US), May 27, 2026 Dr. Daniel Vogt, Ph.D., will discuss his current research on monogenic syndromes and what they can tell us about the underlying causes of autism. Register: autism.org/research-updat…

Nature study implicates PTCHD1-AS in Autism’s core features, opening a new window into its biological roots. eurekalert.org/news-releases/…

This page outlines strategies for identifying high-quality autism information, provides sources for finding original research, explains the components of a peer-reviewed article, and explains how to know if a study is relevant to you. autism.org/understanding-…

Free webinar at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time (US), May 20, 2026 Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown, Ph.D., will discuss her research on gut microbiota in individuals with autism who have gastrointestinal (GI) problems. She will share updates on what we know about human microbiomes, how they interact with our bodies, and the potential they hold for treating autism symptoms. Register: autism.org/research-updat…

Get caught up with the Transmitter's roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 11 May. thetransmitter.org/spectrum/untan…

Among children with congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, long-term neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism, were observed following a primary infection in the mother during the first trimester. Autism was diagnosed in 1.7% of children and was linked to white matter abnormalities in the temporal lobe visible on MRI. medscape.com/viewarticle/cm…

A recent study found that theta-burst stimulation, a form of neuromodulation, improved social communication in children. sciencealert.com/magnetic-brain…

Did you miss Dr. Arutiunian's webinar, "Sustained Potential as a Biomarker of Language Functioning in Autism"? Catch up any time on our website or youtube: autism.org/sustained-pote…

Free webinar at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time (US), May 20, 2026 Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown, Ph.D., will discuss her research on gut microbiota in individuals with autism who have gastrointestinal (GI) problems. She will share updates on what we know about human microbiomes, how they interact with our bodies, and the potential they hold for treating autism symptoms. Register: autism.org/research-updat…

As people increasingly turn to social media for health advice, a new study finds that much of the content circulating on these online platforms about autism and mental health issues is misleading. disabilityscoop.com/2026/05/01/aut…

This talk critically evaluates the hypothesis that autism reflects a developmental zinc deficiency. It will integrate molecular, genetic, nutritional, and translational evidence and address inconsistencies and methodological limitations in the field. autism.org/nutritional-ne…

Wishing moms everywhere a pleasant day.

Their results, published in Nature Communications, could have important implications for understanding changes in the brains of people with hallucinations, Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, autism, and other conditions. medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-u…

The researchers found that these genes "converge" on a shared set of biological pathways in the brain, triggering similar downstream effects as brain cells mature. medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-g…

Did you miss Prof. Olga Bogdashina, Ph.D.'s presentation, "Language and Communication Issues in Autism: Let’s Talk About Talking"? You can catch the playback on our website, free, anytime. autism.org/language-and-c…

Did you miss today's webinar featuring Dr. Hokehe Eko describing how targeted nutrition, appropriate behavioral support, and environmental adjustments can work together to improve outcomes for children diagnosed with autism? It's not too late - watch the playback and take the knowledge quiz. autism.org/synergistic-th…

"ARI's Founder, Dr. Bernard Rimland… challenged assumptions deeply embedded in the field. That remains necessary." arrionline.org/editorial-foll…

A unique studio that trains people with autism to work in the movie business is expanding to a new field: video games. The four-year postsecondary program will prepare individuals on the spectrum to work as game artists and designers. disabilityscoop.com/2026/04/28/pos…

Individuals who carry common genetic variants associated with autism tend to have lower density in the brain’s microscopic wiring, regardless of whether they actually have an autism diagnosis. psypost.org/autism-genetic…