What is Toe Walking?
Toe walking refers to a gait cycle/walking pattern in which the heel does not contact the ground; this is a common developmental variation in young children (aged three
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Editorial – Setting Priorities for Autism Research
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
ARI’s Accomplishments in 2021
For more than five decades, we have been challenging the traditional view of autism as an untreatable disorder and have advanced research to improve the health and well-being
Feedback, “feed-forward” loop impairments detected in ASD
The sensorimotor problems seen in many individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) may involve impairments in feedback and “feed forward” loops in the brain, according to a
Shank3 gene mutation may impair brain’s ability to distinguish self from other
Researchers studying a mutation in a gene linked to autism spectrum disorders (ASD) say the mutation appears to disrupt the brain’s ability to distinguish “self” from “other.”
Editorial – Dr. Ruth Sullivan, Dr. Bernard Rimland, and the rise of parent advocacy
On September 16, 2021, pioneering autism advocate Dr. Ruth Christ Sullivan passed away. Dr. Sullivan was a powerful advocate for individuals with autism and their families, and
Treating Challenging Behaviors
Communication difficulties are a core symptom of ASD. As a result, individuals on the spectrum often develop coping/communication mechanisms that present as challenging behaviors. It is widely
Autism Symptoms and Diagnosis in Adults
The mean age of autism diagnosis in the US and UK is 4 to 5, though later diagnoses do occur (Zwiagenbaum et al., 2019). Age at diagnosis
ARI’s Accomplishments in 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic upended many lives, and the need to provide meaningful support while sustaining research has been as important as ever. While the causes of ASD remain
Observers may incorrectly rate people with ASD as being less truthful
Adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) may be incorrectly perceived by other people as being deceptive and lacking credibility, according to a new study. Alliyza Lim and