Autism Research Institute

This collection of Spectrum articles from the past 12 months highlights expert perspectives on autism’s heritability and its link to biological sex, the value of transdiagnostic frameworks, and the field’s future, among other topics. ow.ly/XsJb50WpwUx

In a detailed neuroimaging study involving adults in Japan, researchers examined how autism represents body parts in the brain. ow.ly/Zrpw50Wpw5K

An Iowa couple is teaching first responders how to care for people with autism in emergency situations, and giving resources to help. Shawn Snaith, a critical care paramedic, says many first responders lack the tools to help all people during trauma. kcrg.com/2025/07/14/hel…

The discovery of 4 different sub-types of autism is a major step towards understanding the condition’s genetic underpinnings and improving care, researchers reported in Nature Genetics. ow.ly/g9xM50WpkVf

Catch up on webinars you may have missed. "Disordered Eating and Autism – Obesity", Francesca Solmi, Ph.D., discusses the link between autism & eating disorders. She outlines eating disorders, their overlapping symptoms & similarities to autism traits. autism.org/disordered-eat…

Variants in genes tied to both conditions derail the formation of cilia, the tiny hair-like structure found on almost every cell in the body, a new study finds. ow.ly/uQnh50WuTXl

Thanks to generous donor support, ARI sponsors consensus meetings to facilitate an ongoing conversation about the latest findings and promising treatments to address medical symptoms associated with autism. youtube.com/watch?v=aoEjBW…

Researchers are able to observe brain functions that differ in those who "pass as non-autistic," which could lead to a better understanding of the cognitive toll of this kind of masking, and of how these individuals could be more effectively supported. ow.ly/czwC50WsXoR

Did you miss our free webinar, "Improving Clinical Understanding of Autism"? Catch the playback here: autism.org/applying-neuro…

Autistic adults have shared the challenges and misunderstandings they face when communicating with body language, facial expressions and tone of voice. ow.ly/WU4Z50WpkPu

A new study explores the critical but underexamined association among craniosynostosis, autism, and social functioning. Craniosynostosis is a congenital condition in which cranial sutures fuse prematurely, potentially disrupting brain development. ow.ly/qs7L50Wpr85

Suggestions include offering virtual consultations, adapting environments to reduce sensory overstimulation, tailoring communications, ensuring clarity and predictability in health care encounters, & understanding barriers that autistic people encounter. ow.ly/BhJM50Wplif

A new randomized, placebo-controlled trial reports that a 12-week course of probiotics was linked to lower hyperactivity-impulsivity ratings in children aged 5 to 9 and to modest gains in comfort-related quality-of-life scores among children with autism. psypost.org/probiotics-sho…

Here are some tips for making summer travel a rewarding and enjoyable experience for the whole family. ow.ly/oJVv50Wmx6r

Read Spectrum "round up" of autism news for the week: thetransmitter.org/spectrum/rise-…

It can take as long as 18 months for children with suspected autism or ADHD to get a diagnostic appointment with a psychiatrist. An interdisciplinary team has developed a new diagnostic approach using AI that could speed up and improve detection. medicalxpress.com/news/2025-07-a…

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. news-medical.net/news/20250627/…

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. wishtv.com/news/multicult…

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. ow.ly/xZim50WlPO2

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. sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/…