AUTISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE
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Mission Statement
To advance the health of autistic people through biomedical research and free education. Established in 1967 by psychologist and renowned father of modern autism research Dr. Bernard Rimland, ARI continues to pioneer in research, outreach, and cooperative efforts with other organizations worldwide. ARI advocates for the rights of autistic people and operates without funding from special-interest groups.
About This Cause
The Autism Research Institute (ARI) distributes science-based information to parents and professionals including: (1) sponsors autism.com containing comprehensive information on numerous topics; (2) sponsors three to four free online webinars each month; (3) publishes a hardcopy science newsletter and several autism-related e-newsletters; (4) supports an active dialogue among researchers and clinicians at two or more think tanks a year; (5) moderates three Yahoo discussion groups and sponsors a resource call center with a "live" person; and (6) sponsors the Autistic Global Initiative (AGI) focusing on adult issues including a 12-week residential training course, online employment portal, and studying emotional trauma. ARI has awarded research grants to scientific investigators worldwide and prides itself in funding "Research that makes a difference." The funded research is aimed at investigating the underlying causes of autism including biochemistry and neurology as well as developing and validating treatment effectiveness. ARI supports two major tissues banks including one at the University of Maryland and another at Massachusetts General Hospital. Much of the funded research investigates common medical problems, such as their compromised gastrointestinal, immune, and metabolic systems. In addition, funding is awarded to research validating sensory-based interventions involving hearing, vision, and tactile.