A Journey to Understand Autism, Help Others
A couple’s journey to help other families of children with autism led to SPARK, and to a career pivot.
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Get the latest autism updates from SPARK, including information about genes and ASD research, webinars, and personal stories from our community.
Our ‘genes’ page provides short, easy-to-understand descriptions of genes linked to autism. Under ‘research’, you’ll find the latest updates from SPARK and other autism studies. In our ‘stories’ section, families, scientists and others share their journeys. In our monthly webinars, speakers from the autism community provide useful information for families and people with autism. All are welcome–invitation links are issued in our monthly newsletter. If you have suggestions for webinar topics, please email us at webinars@sparkforautism.org.
The Curious Link Between GI Symptoms, Mental Health, and Autism
When someone with autism seeks mental health treatment, do doctors and psychologists ask about gastrointestinal problems?
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Answering the Questions about Autism in Adulthood
Adults on the autism spectrum live in a world that knows very little about them. With their help, researchers hope to change that.
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A Struggle to Find Autism Services Transforms a Career
What happens when two psychologists realize their son has autism? The answer may surprise you.
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Webinar: Do Implicit Racial Biases Matter in Autism?
In this recorded webinar, Dr. Brian Boyd discusses implicit racial bias and how it affects access to services in autism.
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Autism Advocacy Advice for Families of Color
Children of color often get fewer autism services. What can parents do to help overcome these disparities?
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Who Receives the Most Services for Autism?
Some children with autism receive fewer services than others, and those differences are often associated with their race, ethnicity, or family income.
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Webinar: Who’s Afraid of…Sex Education?
In this recorded webinar, Dr. Eileen Crehan discusses sexuality and relationship education for autistic learners and LGBTQ+ youth.
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A Series of Firsts: The Autism Journey of the Lee Family
When it comes to autism, the Lee family is often among the first to try a new program.
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Webinar: The Developing Social Landscape of Adult Autism
In this recorded webinar, Dr. Roger Jou discusses ways of augmenting the social landscape for people of all ages on the spectrum.
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