An Unexpected Answer to an Autism Question
When Nick’s parents joined the SPARK study, they had no idea that it would lead to surprising news about Nick, and about themselves.
Read MoreSince 2016, hundreds of thousands of people throughout the U.S. have joined SPARK. Many have shared their autism and research journeys with us. These family stories are about everyday life, triumphs, challenges, and why finding answers through SPARK’s autism research is important.
When Nick’s parents joined the SPARK study, they had no idea that it would lead to surprising news about Nick, and about themselves.
Read MoreWhen Bradley’s family joined SPARK in 2016, they did not expect the news they would receive five years later.
Read MoreA couple’s journey to help other families of children with autism led to SPARK, and to a career pivot.
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Read MoreHunter came into the world 13 weeks early, a tiny preemie with a big spirit. Now a teen, Hunter, who has autism, continues to astound his family.
Read MoreWhen her son was diagnosed with autism, one mother decided to do everything she could to help him, including returning to school to study applied behavior analysis.
Read MoreLearning the genetic basis for her son’s autism brought a mother to other families — and a glimpse into the future.
Read MoreWhen volunteering at events for families with autism, Jose Roman enjoys sharing his own experiences.
Read MoreWhen Alycia Halladay Ross heard that a huge autism study was launching, she knew she had to join for her daughter and all the other girls with autism.
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