Autism Research Institute

Free webinar tomorrow - "COMPASS: A Caregiver–Teacher Partnership Model for Improving Outcomes in Autistic Children and Youth" Register: autism.org/compass-webina…

Specialist resource centers (a form of 'Inclusion Base') within mainstream secondary schools may be linked to stronger academic progress, improved attendance, and a greater sense of belonging for autistic pupils, according to a new three-year study. news-medical.net/news/20260313/…

Adjusting genetic analyses could help plug autism’s heritability gap, according to a new preprint. ow.ly/izIu50YuQ2q

Among 30 possible coded diagnoses, children and adolescents with autism had elevated rates of GI disturbances, feeding problems, sleep difficulties, and anxiety disorders, according to a comparative review published February 26. medscape.com/viewarticle/ch…

Free webinar at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time (US), April 1, 2026 Learn about evidence-based, effective nutritional strategies to manage constipation. Register: autism.org/managing-const…

In recognition of #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek, we have gathered a list of learning resources about the strengths and capabilities of our neurodiverse peers, how we can best support them, and how societal perspectives of autism have shifted over time. autism.org/neurodiversity…

Our new CME/CE series explores key clinical topics including behavioral challenges, mood dysregulation, sleep disturbances, nutrition and gut–brain interactions, and psychopharmacologic management of co-occurring conditions. autism.org/continuing-med…

Special Time – Free webinar at 3:00 p.m. EST, 3/18: Learn about current research and the potential of gene replacement therapy in boys with IQSEC2 premature termination variants. This is a joint presentation with the World Autism Organisation. Register: autism.org/gene-therapy-f…

Researchers use long-read genome sequencing to uncover hidden genetic variants linked to autism. technologynetworks.com/tn/news/geneti…

A new study comparing children with autism, ADHD, and both conditions reveals that comorbidity may alter how cognitive abilities relate to emotional and behavioral regulation. news-medical.net/news/20260310/…

Different genetic variants associated with autism converge on common biological processes that shape the developing brain, according to a large study of organoids derived from autistic people’s cells. thetransmitter.org/spectrum/organ…

Free webinar at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time (US), March 25, 2026 Learn about COMPASS - an evidence-based consultation framework designed to enhance outcomes for autistic children and youth by strengthening caregiver–teacher partnerships. Register: autism.org/compass-webina…

The UK's National Autistic Society offers a free "The Know Yourself" series to support autistic teenagers in understanding what being autistic means to them. autism.org.uk/advice-and-gui…

Researchers have found that the intensity of autism symptoms, rather than whether a child carries a diagnosis, is linked to specific patterns of brain connectivity and gene activity. scitechdaily.com/autism-and-adh…

Free webinar this Wednesday: This talk will discuss sensorimotor differences commonly reported in autistic individuals, links to daily living skills, and links to early-developing brain structures like the brainstem. Register: autism.org/sensorimotor-f…

Human DNA constantly refolds in 3D space, and these looping dynamics regulate gene expression and cell identity. Active genes show faster structural turnover, linking genome organization to diseases like cancer and developmental syndromes. scitechdaily.com/your-dna-is-co…

A UK woman has launched her own clothing brand to help the shopping experience of neurodivergent children, having been inspired to create an "inside out" top after her son's discomfort from garments' labels and stitching. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Did you miss Dr. Kasari's webinar on supporting non-speaking or minimally verbal autistic children? You can still catch the playback, free, on our website: autism.org/research-on-la…

Watch our complimentary CME-certified webcast series designed to help healthcare providers better treat autistic patients with complex co-occurring conditions. Physicians can earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™, and nurses can receive ANCC contact hours. autism.org/continuing-med…

Special Time – Free webinar at 3:00 p.m. EST, March 18th Learn about Dr. Levy's research on Iqsec2 knockout mice and how it may warrant a proof-of-concept study for gene replacement therapy in boys with IQSEC2 premature termination variants. Register: autism.org/gene-therapy-f…