A Risk from Within: Understanding and Treating Self-Injury in Autism
Why do many people with autism hit, bite, or otherwise hurt themselves? What can be done to help?
Learn MoreThe 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.
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Browse Topics A-ZWhy do many people with autism hit, bite, or otherwise hurt themselves? What can be done to help?
Learn MoreLearn about SPARK participation during this difficult time. Also provided are suggestions for COVID-19-related resources for the autism community.
Learn MoreIf you are collecting saliva for SPARK’s research, here are some tips that may help.
Learn MoreThe most common psychiatric issues found were anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Learn MoreIn this recorded webinar, Vanessa Bal, Ph.D., discusses the process and choices involved in getting a diagnosis as an adult.
Learn MoreHow can therapeutic horseback riding help youth with autism? To find out, a psychologist is bringing the rigors of scientific research to the barn.
Learn MoreThe King family learned their son had a change in a gene called CUL3.
Learn MoreWhat can be done to help picky eaters try more foods? Dr. Emily Kuschner answers questions about selective eating in autism.
Learn MoreWhen the McGregors joined SPARK, they did not expect to learn the cause of their son’s autism. Then came an email from SPARK about genetic results.
Learn MoreReceiving a genetic diagnosis for their daughter was in many ways a huge relief for the Zeyer family.
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