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.
In this webinar on November 16th, Dr. Connie Anderson will explore 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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In this recorded webinar, Dr. Calliope Holingue discusses gastrointestinal symptoms in autism and how to help manage them.
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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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You have questions about autism. Why don’t we have all the answers already?
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When Bradley’s family joined SPARK in 2016, they did not expect the news they would receive five years later.
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A couple’s journey to help other families of children with autism led to SPARK, and to a career pivot.
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When someone with autism seeks mental health treatment, do doctors and psychologists ask about gastrointestinal problems?
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Adults on the autism spectrum live in a world that knows very little about them. With their help, researchers hope to change that.
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What happens when two psychologists realize their son has autism? The answer may surprise you.
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In this recorded webinar, Dr. Brian Boyd discusses implicit racial bias and how it affects access to services in autism.
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