SPARK Research Match Report: How Do Gastrointestinal Symptoms Affect Autistic Youth?
This SPARK Research Match report describes a study that looked at how GI symptoms affected children’s lives.
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The 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.
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Webinar: How Many Autisms are There? Grouping Traits to Reveal Different Genetic Programs
In this live webinar, the speaker will discuss research on why autism looks different from person to person.
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You Have Questions – The SPARK Help Desk Has Answers
What does SPARK study? What’s happening with the saliva sample I sent for DNA analysis? These are among the thousands of questions that the SPARK help desk answers. Learn how this team can help you, too.
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Webinar: Awareness to Action-Combating Autism Disparities in Black Communities
In this recorded webinar, Natasha Nelson presents a call to action for researchers, families, and clinicians. She discusses why disparities exist in Black communities and what needs to change to turn awareness into action.
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An Answer About Autism Leads to a New Research Journey
The Henrys got genetic news about their son from the SPARK autism study. But that didn’t end their research journey.
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Webinar: Strategies for Caregivers to Support Emotion Regulation
In this recorded webinar, the speaker describes how emotion dysregulation presents in autism, provides an overview of available interventions, and discusses specific skills caregivers can use to support their autistic children.
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Once Blamed for Her Son’s Autism, Mother Learns the Real Cause From SPARK
In 1970, a doctor blamed Arletta Rinier for her son’s autism. Five decades later, she learned the real reason for his autism from the SPARK study.
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What Is Your SPARK Dashboard?
When you join SPARK, you will get access to a personalized web page where SPARK displays important information about the study including research opportunities and personal reports. You can access your SPARK Dashboard by logging in on the SPARK website.
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PODER Familiar: Promoviendo la salud de niños con discapacidades y sus familias
Esta presentación explora la salud de familias cuidando niño/as con discapacidades del desarrollo incluyendo el autismo y describe una intervención desarrollada para promover la salud de familias Latinas. Un ejemplo de una de las sesiones estaré presentado, manejando el estrés.
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How Did Autism Become Autism?
How did autism become autism? Understanding its history may help untangle questions about what autism is and why many people are now diagnosed with it.
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