Managing Anxiety During a Pandemic: The Effect on Children and Adults with Autism
How are people with autism coping with the anxieties and changes caused by COVID-19? The answer, like autism itself, is complicated.
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-ZHow are people with autism coping with the anxieties and changes caused by COVID-19? The answer, like autism itself, is complicated.
Learn MoreDr. Wendy Chung shares results from a survey completed by over 8,000 families.
Learn MoreSPARK and our clinical site partners provide some resources that may help during the COVID-19 crisis.
Learn MoreIn this recorded webinar, learn about recent genetic research that may help explain why more males than females are diagnosed with autism.
Learn MoreWhy 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 MoreBy participating in research, the Manning family hopes to connect with others with the same rare condition as their daughter.
Learn MoreIn this recorded webinar, Vanessa Bal, Ph.D., discusses the process and choices involved in getting a diagnosis as an adult.
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