Knowing Your Baby Has Autism, Before Everyone Else
Julia knew her daughter had autism by the time the girl was only 1. How could she be so sure?
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People from all over the country are joining SPARK, and they want to share their stories. From anecdotes about registering for SPARK to accounts of how families dealt with diagnoses, SPARK community members are sharing their experiences with one another.
Meet some of our SPARK participants by exploring this section.
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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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A Struggle to Find Autism Services Transforms a Career
What happens when two psychologists realize their son has autism? The answer may surprise you.
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The Preemie with a Fighting Spirit
Hunter came into the world 13 weeks early, a tiny preemie with a big spirit. Now a teen, Hunter, who has autism, continues to astound his family.
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Overcoming Barriers to Help a Son with Autism
When her son was diagnosed with autism, one mother decided to do everything she could to help him, including returning to school to study applied behavior analysis.
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A Sense of Community
When volunteering at events for families with autism, Jose Roman enjoys sharing his own experiences.
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Life with Autism, Times Five
The McBrides, one of the first families to join SPARK, have five family members with autism. SPARK found a genetic diagnosis for one of them.
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The Autism Journey of the Rivera-Padua Family
Despite Hurricane Maria and a move, a family keeps its focus on helping a son, and others, with autism.
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Five Years Along, the Stein Family and SPARK
In 2016, the Steins joined a new autism study called SPARK. What’s happened with them, and SPARK, since then?
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