Traveling the Distance to Help an Autistic Child
How far will parents go to help their autistic child? For one SPARK family, the distance could be measured in continents.
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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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Wehinar: The Numbers Behind Autism-Unpacking Prevalence, Trends, and Understanding of Heterogeneity
Join us for this webinar on October 23rd, when Karen Pierce, Ph.D., will discuss how we know how many people have autism and why the count is always changing.
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Webinar: Safety in Mind-Elopement Behavior in Autistic Children
In this recorded webinar, Silvia Pereira-Smith, M.D., discusses elopement behavior in autistic children and provide respectful ways to support safety.
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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.
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Webinar: Calm and Connected Care-Digital Tools Transforming Autism Support
In this recorded webinar, Heather Nuske, Ph.D., discusses digital tools designed to support emotional regulation and foster collaboration between families and professionals.
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Planificación para la Transición: Estrategias para Padres y Jóvenes con Discapacidades
Esta 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.
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A Father’s Concern for the Future for an Autistic Son
A father spent years looking for ways to help his autistic son. That search led him to SPARK.
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Webinar: Surviving and Thriving in the Real World-Building Practical Life Skills in Autistic Adolescents
In this recorded webinar, Amy Duncan, Ph.D., reviews the research on targeting age-appropriate life skills in autistic adolescents.
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The Need for Sex Education for Autistic Students
Autistic students are less likely to receive sex education in school. Advocates say that puts them at risk for abuse and other problems.
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Surprising News for Two Members of a SPARK Family
When 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.
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