The Little Known World of Autistic Women
A researcher wanted to peek inside the little known world of autistic women, who are rarely studied. Some of what she found alarmed her.
Learn MoreThe articles and webinars below highlight the latest autism research findings made possible by SPARK participants, researchers, and others throughout the world. You can also read about the autism journeys of SPARK families.
To browse through our articles, webinars, and family stories by topic, view our Topics in Autism page.
Browse Topics A-ZA researcher wanted to peek inside the little known world of autistic women, who are rarely studied. Some of what she found alarmed her.
Learn MoreIn this webinar, Heather Nuske, Ph.D., will discuss digital tools designed to support emotional regulation and foster collaboration between families and professionals.
Learn MoreEsta presentación ofrece una guía completa para jóvenes, padres y cuidadores sobre cómo apoyar a los jóvenes con discapacidades durante la transición de la infancia a la adultez.
Learn MoreA father spent years looking for ways to help his autistic son. That search led him to SPARK.
Learn MoreIn this recorded webinar, Amy Duncan, Ph.D., reviews the research on targeting age-appropriate life skills in autistic adolescents.
Learn MoreAutistic students are less likely to receive sex education in school. Advocates say that puts them at risk for abuse and other problems.
Learn MoreWhen a mother and her autistic son sent DNA samples to the SPARK study, they had no reason to suspect that they would both get genetic news.
Learn MoreIn this recorded webinar, Eileen Crehan shares current research and clinical recommendations to provide affirming, tailored support and advocacy for healthy romantic and/or sexual relationships for autistic people.
Learn MoreIn this recorded webinar, Sumithra Murthy discusses the needs of caregivers in the AAPI community.
Learn MoreAt least half of autistic children have trouble sleeping. The Simons Sleep Project has found an advanced way to study sleep while children are in their own homes.
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