Rocky Road: The Careers of Parents of Autistic Children
Parents of autistic children face more employment challenges than other parents. How have some parents in the SPARK study responded?
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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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Daily Living Skills: A Key to Independence for People with Autism
Many teens and young adults across the autism spectrum struggle with getting up on time, organizing their day, cleaning, and shopping. Why are everyday skills so difficult — and so important?
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Understanding Research: An Autism Researcher Answers Your Questions
You’re bombarded with information about autism interventions. How can you tell if there’s scientific evidence for them? A SPARK researcher explains what research is — and isn’t.
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How to Find the Right College for Autistic Students
Students across the autism spectrum can attend college, whether they have a traditional high school diploma or not. How can you find the right program?
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Autism and the College Experience
Many students struggle to adjust to the challenges of college, from difficult classes to dorm living. But for people on the autism spectrum, the transition can be more abrupt and dramatic.
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SPARK Snapshots: A Window Into the Autism Journey
SPARK Snapshots summarize the data that we have collected. View our latest, which provides a window into the journey of SPARK participants.
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The Challenge of Physical Fitness for Autistic People
Children and adults with autism are at a greater risk for an inactive lifestyle and obesity than others. What unique challenges to physical fitness do they face?
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What Do We Know About Noise Sensitivity In Autism?
One of autism’s enduring questions is why do many children and adults on the spectrum under- or over-react to sound? Learn what we know, and don’t know, about sensory differences.
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SPARK Responds to COVID-19
These are stressful times, and things are changing daily in the face of COVID-19. Learn what you, as a SPARK participant, can do.
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Unmasking the Social Lives of Teens: Do Autistic Teens Hide Aspects of Themselves to Fit in?
Do teens with autism, especially girls, hide aspects of themselves to fit in socially? A study with SPARK participants had some surprising results.
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