Category: SFARI

SFARI held a virtual version of its spring science meeting in a series of four webinars in April and MayContinue Reading

Sleep problems often accompany autism spectrum disorder (ASD), though poor sleep is not currently considered to be one of itsContinue Reading

Hundreds of genes have now been linked to autism risk, and to understand how these influence biology and behavior, researchersContinue Reading

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) ran the fall 2020 science meeting virtually inContinue Reading

This fall, the recipients of the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) Bridge to Independence (BTI) Award gathered with SFARI staff andContinue Reading

On July 29, 2020, the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) convened an online workshop to explore environmental (maternal andContinue Reading

With the coronavirus pandemic bearing down on the United States, the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) decided to hostContinue Reading

On February 6–7, 2020, the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) convened a two-day workshop in New York City toContinue Reading

Through a parent’s search for answers and internet connectivity, a DYRK1A Syndrome Family Meetup — the fourth of its kindContinue Reading

Last summer, the FamilieSCN2A Foundation held their biennial SCN2AProfessional and Family meeting, in Seattle, Washington. The gathering brought together 37Continue Reading

What are the earliest signs of autism? Do signs differ between genetically defined autism subtypes? What are cognitive milestones ofContinue Reading