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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Darnell Carr Newsum has two children with autism, each with unique strengths and challenges. By participating in SPARK, she hopes researchers can uncover some of the causes and supports for her children and many others.
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Years of professional experience in the autism field and the personal experience of having a daughter with autism spectrum disorder have Alycia Halladay invested in advancing autism research.
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For parents and adults with ASD finding and maintaining employment can be difficult.
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Most of us don’t think twice about where to stand when talking to another person. We just know what’s right. But for people with autism, this may not be automatic.
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Researchers explore the high rate of gastrointestinal (GI) problems in children with autism.
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Research into autism in the teen years is in its infancy.
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Hospital emergency rooms pose particular problems for children with ASD. Yet, children with ASD are nine times more likely to visit an ER for psychiatric problems than children who don’t have autism.
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Scientists are making discoveries that challenge common assumptions about autism, girls and gender
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