How Many Kinds of Autism Exist?
How many different types of autism are there? A study involving SPARK participants proposes an answer.
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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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Webinar: What Do Families Really Need? Insights from Community Work with Autism Families
Register for this webinar, which will take place on May 20th. Dr. Hui Zhang will share a community-informed approach to connecting research with meaningful support.
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Decoding the Medical Complexities of an Autistic Son
A mother pursued answers for years about her autistic son’s complex medical issues. Learn what she discovers.
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SPARK Research Match Report: Does an Autism Diagnosis Change How Parents Respond to Their Child’s Negative Emotions?
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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Webinar: Celebrating Ten Years of SPARK-Ten Areas Where SPARK Increased Our Understanding of Autism
SPARK is celebrating its 10th anniversary! In this recorded webinar, Dr. Chung presents an overview of ten research areas in which SPARK has increased our understanding of autism.
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What’s the Link Between Autism and GI Problems?
Many autistic people have gastrointestinal problems. Researchers look at what might be happening.
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SPARK Research Match Report: How Do Gastrointestinal Symptoms Affect Autistic Youth?
This SPARK Research Match report describes a study that looked at how GI symptoms affected children’s lives.
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Webinar: How Many Autisms are There? Grouping Traits to Reveal Different Genetic Programs
In this recorded webinar, the speaker describes how detailed clinical and genetic data from the SPARK were used to identify distinct groups of autistic individuals and the genetic patterns associated with each.
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You Have Questions – The SPARK Help Desk Has Answers
What does SPARK study? What’s happening with the saliva sample I sent for DNA analysis? These are among the thousands of questions that the SPARK help desk answers. Learn how this team can help you, too.
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Webinar: Awareness to Action-Combating Autism Disparities in Black Communities
In this recorded webinar, Natasha Nelson presents a call to action for researchers, families, and clinicians. She discusses why disparities exist in Black communities and what needs to change to turn awareness into action.
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