Autism Research Institute

06/01/2026

A pilot study found that elevated gut microbe-derived metabolites could identify many children with autism, raising the possibility of a simple urine-based screening tool and a newly proposed autism subtype tied to microbiome dysfunction.

Elevated gut microbe metabolites may distinguish children with autism, paving the way for a non-invasive urine test and a new ASD subtype linked to microbiome.

06/01/2026

A new study explores why some autistic kids excel at detecting subtle sound variations but struggle to process the temporal features of spoken language.

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-children-autism-worse-differently.html

05/30/2026

The paper, published in Nature Human Behavior, suggests that social differences emerge when autistic individuals are very young, yet considerable changes can unfold by the time they reach adulthood.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in behavior, social interactions, communication, and sensory perceptions. Some autistic individuals find communicating and connecting with others more challenging than others, yet how these differences in s...

05/29/2026

Free Webinar: June 10

This talk explores how the brain processes speech and voices in autism, and how these differences relate to real-world communication. Drawing on naturalistic neuroscience approaches, we highlight how understanding these processes can inform more effective supports.

Register: https://ow.ly/LfTB50Z4MZ0

05/28/2026

Did you miss "Synergistic Therapies: Combining Nutrition, ABA, and Environmental Interventions in Autism Care"? ARI webinars are recorded and you can watch the playback, free, anytime on our website. https://autism.org/synergistic-therapies-health/

05/27/2026

Missed today’s webinar with recent ARI research grant recipient Dr. Daniel Vogt?

Discover how monogenic syndromes are helping researchers better understand autism, then test your knowledge with our post-webinar quiz.

🎥 Watch the replay now and continue the conversation.

Daniel Vogt, Ph.D., discusses updates on his current research on monogenic syndromes and what they can tell us about the underlying causes of autism. About the speaker: Dr. Daniel Vogt, PhD, is an Assistant Professor

05/27/2026

A systematic review into whether the “rapid prompting method” or “spelling to communicate” can help autistic people express themselves comes up empty yet again.

A systematic review into whether the “rapid prompting method” or “spelling to communicate” can help autistic people express themselves comes up empty yet again.

05/26/2026

Researchers are investigating whether existing dementia assessment methods may overlook signs of cognitive decline in autistic adults because many screening tools were developed around neurotypical populations.

Researchers are investigating whether existing dementia assessment methods may overlook signs of cognitive decline in autistic adults because many screening tools were developed around neurotypical populations.

05/25/2026

Free webinar at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time (US), May 27, 2026

Dr. Daniel Vogt, Ph.D., will discuss his current research on monogenic syndromes and what they can tell us about the underlying causes of autism.

Register and tune in: https://autism.org/research-updates-monogenic-syndromes/

05/25/2026

Just ahead of the summer travel season, another airline is taking steps to be more welcoming toward travelers on the spectrum.

Virgin Atlantic says that it will train all of its cabin crew on how to support individuals with autism and their families.

Just ahead of the summer travel season, another airline is taking steps to be more welcoming toward travelers on the spectrum.