The Autism Research Institute's
Apple and Android Applications

The Autism Research Institute (ARI), a non-profit organization, was established in 1967 by Bernard Rimland, Ph.D. For over 40 years, ARI has focused its efforts on conducting and disseminating research findings on the triggers of autism and on methods of diagnosis and treatment. ARI’s current director, Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D., has been active in the field of autism for more than 30 years, and he worked closely with Dr. Rimland for 20 years.

There are two versions of the Apple application for iPhones, iPads, and ITouches. Note: the apps are written in English, Spanish, and French.


• The first part is an advice paper written by Drs. James B. Adams, Stephen M. Edelson, Temple Grandin, and Bernard Rimland. The intended audience is parents of newly diagnosed children, and the overriding message is that “Autism Is Treatable.” Topics discussed include prevalence, diagnosis, diets, nutritional supplements, gastrointestinal problems, vaccines, ABA, speech development and much more. This part of the application is free to install.
  
  
• The second part of the application provides more in-depth information, along with recommended readings, about specific issues and treatments in the form of summaries and videos. Users can also access ARI’s monthly e-newsletter, and more.
  In addition, users can complete ARI’s popular Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC). The ATEC is designed to help parents and professionals assess and monitor the child’s behavior over time in the areas of (1) speech/language/communication, (2) sociability, (3) sensory/cognitive awareness, and (4) health/physical/behavior. ATEC scores are stored on the user’s iphone/itouch and can be accessed at anytime.
  
  The cost of this upgrade is only 99 cents. Both the free and the paid versions can be downloaded from the itunes website.

The Android version costs 99 cents. The application is the same as the Apple version, but there are no videos. Videos will be available once we develop the program code. Visit AndroidZoom.com to download the application.

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Other ARI application releases
ARI has also published several additional apps for smartphone users.


• Edgeware Gallery. This free application highlights current and upcoming shows, links to videos produced by Edgware, information about submission, and art work from artists associated with the gallery. Edgeware Gallery is owned by the Autism Research Institute, and 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the art is used to fund research on autism.
  
  
• Gregory Page. This free application contains information about San Diego-based musician, Gregory Page. His most recent album,'Once and For All,' was produced by popular musician, Jason Mraz. Gregory is a long-time supporter of ARI.
  
  
• Temple Grandin. The free application presents information from Dr. Grandin's website in an easy-to-read format.


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ARI is developing smart phone applications for several individuals and other organizations. These applications will be listed on this webpage as soon as they are available to the public.