Finding Answers for a Daughter’s Autism through Research
Heather Bensch knew her daughter was different since infancy. Twenty years later, SPARK told her it had discovered why.
Read MoreDiscover SPARK
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: Emotional Health in Autistic Adults and Building Better Supports
In this recorded webinar, Dr. Gotham shares updates from her research on factors that contribute to depression in autistic adults and improving support systems.
Read More
“Half My Childhood is Gone”: Growing up with Autism and Epilepsy
Seizures took away some of Abigail’s childhood memories. As a young adult, she discovered the reason for both her epilepsy and autism. Her journey to help others with similar conditions led her to two research studies.
Read More
Webinar: Surveying the Landscape of Autism Intervention Practices Across the U.S.
In this recorded webinar, Matthew Lerner, Ph.D., discusses what autism service providers are doing and what they believe are the most effective services.
Read More
The Long, Long Road to Autism Diagnoses
A SPARK family had early suspicions that their children might have autism, but that did not lead to early diagnoses. Why was their journey so long?
Read More
When Does Autism Begin?
What if almost everything we assumed about how autism begins is wrong? New studies call into question some assumptions about regression in autism.
Read More
Working to Prevent Suicide in Youth with Autism
Could doctors identify autistic youth who are thinking about suicide, before a crisis occurs? Learn what researchers are doing now to help prevent suicide.
Read More
Autism and the Troubling Risk of Suicide
People on the autism spectrum face a troubling risk of suicide. What’s the risk, and why?
Read More
Webinar: Developmental Regression in Autism Spectrum Disorder
In this recorded webinar, Dr. Robin Kochel discusses regression – or skill loss – in children with autism.
Read More
Radio Waves: The Autism Journey of John Graham
John Graham knew that autism affects everyone differently. He recently learned from SPARK just how different his own autism is.
Read More