Knowing Your Baby Has Autism, Before Everyone Else
Julia knew her daughter had autism by the time the girl was only 1. How could she be so sure?
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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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A Sideways Stare, an Obsession with Videos: What Are Repetitive Behaviors in Autism?
Collecting science facts, flapping your hands, and being very sensitive to sound are all traits of autism. What ties them together?
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Daily Living Skills: A Key to Independence for People with Autism
Many teens and young adults across the autism spectrum struggle with getting up on time, organizing their day, cleaning, and shopping. Why are everyday skills so difficult — and so important?
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Webinar: Autism BrainNet-Advancing Research through the Gift of Brain Donation
In this recorded webinar, the speakers discuss brain research and Autism BrainNet, a resource for postmortem brain tissue.
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Understanding Research: An Autism Researcher Answers Your Questions
You’re bombarded with information about autism interventions. How can you tell if there’s scientific evidence for them? A SPARK researcher explains what research is — and isn’t.
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Estrategias para el Manejo de Comportamientos Difíciles
En el siguiente seminario web, Estrategias Para el Manego de Comportamientos Difíciles, la Dra.Rosmary Ros-Demarize presentará sobre problemas de conducta en niños pequeños.
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What Menstrual Products Do Autistic Youth Prefer?
What menstrual products do autistic youth prefer? A new SPARK study answers that question.
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Saliva Collection Resources
You have received your SPARK saliva kit(s). Now what? This article provides resources that can help.
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Webinar: Autism Research 101-How You Can Influence What We Know About Autism
In this recorded webinar, Robin Kochel, Ph.D., talks about how to evaluate research opportunities and explains why participation in research is so valuable.
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Coming of Age: What Awaits Young Adults With Autism?
The road to adulthood begins for many teens when they graduate from high school and move on to a first job or college. But for people with autism, leaving high school is a more monumental step, one that will transform their relationship to services. How can they prepare?
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