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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This Research Match report summarizes a study that explored the relationship between the age at which people are diagnosed with autism and their satisfaction with aspects of their lives in adulthood.
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Children and teens with autism are three times more likely to drown than youth who don’t have autism. How can we lower the risk? Here are tips from experts, parents, and autistic adults.
Learn MoreThis SPARK Research Match report summarizes research that looks at how to identify depression in autistic adults with limited or no speech.
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The SPARK research study launched with the goal of becoming large enough to significantly increase what we know about autism. So how’s it going after 10 years?
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In this recorded webinar, Lori McIlwain discusses what caregivers can do to promote water safety at home and in the community.
Learn MoreThis Research Match summary describes a study that explored how sleep and physical activity are different in adults with autism compared with family members who do not have autism.
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How many different types of autism are there? A study involving SPARK participants proposes an answer.
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In this recorded webinar, Dr. Hui Zhang shares a community-informed approach to connecting research with meaningful support.
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A mother pursued answers for years about her autistic son’s complex medical issues. Learn what she discovers.
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This SPARK Research Match report describes a study that looks at how parents respond when their young child is upset or has negative emotions.
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