The Pivot: Researcher Gabriel Dichter Focuses on Autism
Gabriel Dichter, one of SPARK’s first researchers, has a deep sense that incredible discoveries about autism are coming in the next five to 10 years.
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Get the latest autism updates from SPARK, including information about genes and ASD research, webinars, and personal stories from our community.
Our ‘genes’ page provides short, easy-to-understand descriptions of genes linked to autism. Under ‘research’, you’ll find the latest updates from SPARK and other autism studies. In our ‘stories’ section, families, scientists and others share their journeys. In our monthly webinars, speakers from the autism community provide useful information for families and people with autism. All are welcome–invitation links are issued in our monthly newsletter. If you have suggestions for webinar topics, please email us at webinars@sparkforautism.org.
Celebrating SPARK’s 5th Anniversary
Read about SPARK’s first five years and what we’ve accomplished as a community.
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Girl Power: Family Wants to Help Shine a Light on Girls with Autism
When 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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Webinar: Autistic Adults and COVID-19
Watch this recorded webinar with Dr. Vanessa Bal. She discusses her research on COVID-19 and autistic adults, and answers questions about the study and mental health.
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Webinar: The Future of SPARK and Autism Research
On April 21st, Dr. Wendy Chung will give an overview of the SPARK study and where autism research is headed.
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The Importance of Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Autism Research
SPARK wants to increase racial and ethnic diversity in autism research. Learn what it’s doing to reach communities that are underrepresented.
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Becoming Amy: Getting a Genetic Diagnosis in Adulthood
Amy Gravino got an email with big news: SPARK had found the cause of her autism. What did that mean for her?
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Webinar: Ask Me Anything – Behavioral Interventions for Autism
Don’t miss this recorded webinar with Dr. Melissa Hale. She answers the community’s questions about behavioral interventions.
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Life with Autism, Times Five
The McBrides, one of the first families to join SPARK, have five family members with autism. SPARK found a genetic diagnosis for one of them.
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The Autism Journey of the Rivera-Padua Family
Despite Hurricane Maria and a move, a family keeps its focus on helping a son, and others, with autism.
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