EMDR Therapy and Autism
Free webinar at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time (US), February 18, 2026 Learn about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and its use for autistic individuals. About the speaker: Amanda Tami, LPC, BCBA, The Johnson Center for Child Health and Development. Amanda holds a
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Towards the Development of a Diagnostic Test for Autism Spectrum Disorder: Data Science Meets Metabolomics
Free webinar at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time (US), February 11, 2026 Tune in to hear Juergen Hahn, M.S., Ph.D., ARI Scientific Advisory Board member, discuss how using machine learning can lead to biomarker discoveries in autism research. About the speaker: Juergen Hahn, M.S., Ph.D. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Dr. Hahn's
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Disability Benefits for Kids with Autism: What Parents Need to Know
Autism is a complex developmental disorder that can significantly impact
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COMPASS: A Caregiver–Teacher Partnership Model for Improving Outcomes in Autistic Children and Youth
Free webinar at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time (US), February 4, 2026 The Collaborative Model for Promoting Competence and Success (COMPASS) is an evidence-based consultation framework designed to enhance outcomes for autistic children and youth by strengthening caregiver–teacher partnerships. Developed by Ruble and colleagues, COMPASS emphasizes individualized education planning, shared
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How Genetics is Shaping the Field of Autism Research
Free webinar at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time (US), January 28, 2026 Learn about how research on genetic influences is shaping our understanding of autism. About the speaker: M. Pilar Trelles, MD, is a licensed and certified child and adolescent psychiatrist. Dr. Trelles has expertise
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Access to Work Is Still Valuable, But It’s Struggling, And Businesses Need to Step Up
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January 22, 2026/by Silent MindThe Best Accommodations That Make Work Easier for Neurodivergent Employees
Featured Photo by Kampus Production via Pexels Neurodivergent employees bring incredible strengths to the workplace — creative thinking, attention to detail, and innovative problem-solving. But
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Disparities in Autism Ascertainment in Black Children
Free webinar at 1 p.m. Eastern time (US), Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Learn about disparities in autism ascertainment in Black children and accessible treatment models that can help reach underserved populations. About the speaker: Aisha S. Dickerson, PhD, MSPH, is an associate professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School
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Why Time Is Different for Neurodivergent People: Understanding Time Blindness
Featured Photo by Mike via Pexels Whenever we brush our teeth, we are told to do it for two minutes. For some people, the two
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Maladaptive Daydreaming & ADHD: Signs, Causes and How to Manage It
Featured photo by Keira Burton via Pexels If you read my previous article, ‘ADHD: Zoning Out vs Dissociation‘, you may remember my explanation of the
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Nutrition Research Updates: Five Underappreciated Nutrients that Neurodivergent Kids May Be Missing
Free webinar at 1 p.m. Eastern time (US), Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Tune in to hear Vicki Kobliner, MS, RDN, discuss current nutrition research and how to improve the health of neurodivergent kids. About the speaker: Vicki Kobliner, MS, RD, is a Registered Dietitian and owner of Holcare
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The Trauma of Objectification
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores relational objectification, and the effect it can have on us.
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