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ARI pioneers research, outreach & cooperative efforts with other organizations worldwide without sponsorships or funding from special-interest groups.

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Autism Research Institute
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A recent publication provides a peer-reviewed protocol for determining the role ultra-processed foods play in prenatal heavy metal exposures and changes in the expression of the zinc-dependent MT-1 gene that impact child neurodevelopment.
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Physical activity improves overall health, but, for those with autism, it can also be a strategy to regulate their body, build social skills and strengthen motor coordination.
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Previous studies on vitamin D3 have delivered inconsistent results. In contrast, this study focuses on a nanoemulsion form, which is designed to improve how well the body absorbs and utilizes the nutrient, potentially leading to more effective outcomes.
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Deleting a gene called PTEN in certain brain cells disrupts the brain’s fear circuitry and triggers anxiety-like behavior. Researchers mapped how this genetic tweak throws off the brain's delicate balance of excitation and inhibition in the amygdala.
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Goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel is part of the Wales squad for Euro 2025. She is sparky, thoughtful, and has an infectious laugh. She is also autistic.
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Autism Research Institute
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Happy 4th of July to those celebrating today.
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Early-onset neonatal sepsis is associated with increased likelihood autism and ADHD, although the association with ADHD is attenuated in sibling-matched analyses, according to a study.
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Autism Research Institute
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Researchers have developed an AI technique for the early screening of autism. The technology is designed to detect early signs more quickly, which could expand opportunities for early screening and intervention and greatly improve accessibility.
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A new clinical trial found that CBD is safe and potentially helpful in reducing problematic behaviors in boys with severe autism. Clinicians observed meaningful improvements in aggression, hyperactivity, and communication in many children taking CBD.
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Feedback from an online survey of 96 autistic adults around the world reveals some common themes, including the importance of music, nature, solitude, and the ability to customize their environment.
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Autism Research Institute
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New research reveals that autism and congenital heart disease may share a common biological basis. Scientists found that mutations in genes affecting cilia formation disrupt both brain and heart development, helping explain why the two often co-occur.
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Autism Research Institute
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These men say that their hope is not only to be considered more than sidekicks to mothers of the children, but also to help other Black dads accept autism diagnoses and not prolong getting kids the help that they need.
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Autism Research Institute
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A new study sheds light on how changes in brain connections before and after puberty might explain why some children with a rare genetic condition called 22q11.2 deletion syndrome have a higher risk of autism and schizophrenia.
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Autism Research Institute
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A new study published in Autism Research suggests that helping autistic children strengthen their inner speech may improve their ability to regulate emotions.
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Autism Research Institute
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New research shows that different genetic forms of autism may produce a shared brain activity pattern, revealing a potential common neural signature despite distinct genetic origins.
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Autism Research Institute
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Autism in toddlerhood looks the same in boys and girls. A large study of autistic kids between 1 and 4 years old turned up no overt differences in symptoms.
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Autism Research Institute
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New research from the University of Minnesota Medical School suggests that different genetic forms of autism may lead to similar patterns in brain activity and behavior.
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Autism Research Institute
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"It was beautiful to watch how patient and calm my dog Stella was with him, and I pray the rest of the world can be that patient and gentle with my son." .
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Autism Research Institute
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These models not only replicate autism-related traits but also expose key dysfunctions, like the brain's inability to clean up faulty proteins.
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Autism Research Institute
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Some studies have found promising results with cannabis reducing symptoms in autistic children, but doctors urge caution.
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