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Autism and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome – Updates

Dr. Emily Casanova and Rosie Head discuss research updates on Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) and their overlap with autism. Casanova outlines ongoing research investigations into the genetic factors that

Autism and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome – Updates2023-06-20T21:42:26-05:00

Aquatic Therapy Programming for Individuals with Autism

Jennifer Knott, CTRS, discusses aquatic therapy programming for autistic individuals. She highlights the potential of such programs for removing barriers to involvement and expanding individual recreation repertoire to

Aquatic Therapy Programming for Individuals with Autism2023-11-02T15:01:32-05:00

Gestational Influences and Autism

Dr. Judy Van de Water, Ph.D., explores the role of gestational factors in the development of autism. She explains how maternal immune activation, antibody patterns, and immune markers

Gestational Influences and Autism2023-06-20T21:04:21-05:00

Autism and Pica

Dean Alexander, Ph.D., discusses pica, the ingestion of non-food substances, which has received insufficient attention as a common, sometimes lethal, form of self-injurious behavior. He discusses the

Autism and Pica2023-11-02T15:15:28-05:00

Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Autistic Patients

In this joint presentation with the World Autism Organization, Frederico Balzola, MD, discusses the intersection of chronic inflammation, gastrointestinal issues, and autism. He considers intestinal permeability

Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Autistic Patients2024-03-12T18:47:42-05:00

The Complexities of Establishing Evidence-Based Interventions for Autism

Giacomo Vivanti, Ph.D., dives into the complexities of establishing evidence-based autism interventions. He describes the ever-changing state of intervention literature, noting that autistic individuals still experience health inequalities.

The Complexities of Establishing Evidence-Based Interventions for Autism2024-01-22T14:35:26-05:00

The Ancient Roots of Autism Susceptibility Genes

Casanova dives into the ancient origins of autism susceptibility genes. She outlines periods of rapid gene evolution in early vertebrates and provides an introduction to basic genetics. The

The Ancient Roots of Autism Susceptibility Genes2024-01-22T14:41:37-05:00

Parents and Caregivers: The Importance of Self-Care

 “If you are an exhausted or overwhelmed caregiver, this presentation is for you.” Amanda Tami, LPC, BCBA, discusses the importance of self-care for adult caregivers supporting people with

Parents and Caregivers: The Importance of Self-Care2023-01-25T17:06:03-05:00

Pet Ownership and Autism

Gray Atherton, Ph.D., discusses pet ownership as it relates to autistic individuals. She gives context for the importance of this topic, details the theories underpinning her

Pet Ownership and Autism2024-01-22T14:53:38-05:00
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