An Autism Diagnosis in Adulthood Leads to a New Career Goal
A few years after being diagnosed with autism in his 30s, one man learned why he has autism. Read about his journey.
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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.
Webinar: Explorations of Language in Autism
Please register for this important webinar on language development in autism. It will be held on January 26th.
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Traveler for Autism: The Story of James Williams
Autistic advocate James Williams travels from city to city explaining autism to audiences. Through the SPARK study, he hopes to help find answers to his own questions.
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Webinar: Grandparents of Children on the Autism Spectrum: Their Own Role, Their Own Challenges
In this recorded webinar, Connie Anderson, Ph.D., explores what we know about the experiences of grandparents of children with ASD and their importance in the lives of these families.
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When a Grandchild Has Autism
What roles do grandparents play in the lives of their grandchildren with autism?
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When Autism Symptoms are Severe: The Escher Family Story
Jonny and Sophie share some severe symptoms of autism, but like any two siblings, they have their own preferences, from music to skiing.
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An Unexpected Answer to an Autism Question
When Nick’s parents joined the SPARK study, they had no idea that it would lead to surprising news about Nick, and about themselves.
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Webinar: When Autism and Depression Come Together
View this important recorded webinar on autism and depression presented by a clinician, a researcher, and a social worker with autism.
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Webinar: Gastrointestinal Dysfunction in Autism
In this recorded webinar, Dr. Calliope Holingue discusses gastrointestinal symptoms in autism and how to help manage them.
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Autism and the Risk of Bipolar Disorder
Jonathan stopped talking and sleeping before he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. How common is this diagnosis in people with autism?
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