Webinar: Understanding Strengths and Talents in Autistic Adults-Insights from Research
This recorded webinar highlights research on strengths in autistic adults and shows how strengths-based perspectives can help.
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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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SPARK Research Match Report: How Does Race Relate to Depression Symptoms and Diagnosis in Autistic Adults?
This SPARK Research Match report summarizes a study that suggests that many Black autistic adults have undiagnosed depression compared with white autistic adults.
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Making Back to School Easier for Students with Autism and Their Families
How can families make the back-to-school transition easier for autistic youth — and themselves? Professionals and parents shared their tips.
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Webinar: Planning for the Future-How ABLE Accounts and the Disabled Adult Child Benefit Can Make a Difference
In this recorded webinar, Stuart Spielman, Esq., discusses special disability savings accounts and other benefits.
Learn MoreSPARK Research Match Report: Does the Age of Autism Diagnosis Relate to Life Satisfaction in Adulthood?
This Research Match report summarizes a study that explored the relationship between the age at which people are diagnosed with autism and their satisfaction with aspects of their lives in adulthood.
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Water Safety Tips for Children with Autism
Children and teens with autism are three times more likely to drown than youth who don’t have autism. How can we lower the risk? Here are tips from experts, parents, and autistic adults.
Learn MoreSPARK Research Match Report: Identifying Depression in Autistic Adults With Limited or No Speech
This SPARK Research Match report summarizes research that looks at how to identify depression in autistic adults with limited or no speech.
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Ten Takeaways From 10 Years of Studying Autism
The SPARK research study launched with the goal of becoming large enough to significantly increase what we know about autism. So how’s it going after 10 years?
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Webinar: Autism and Water Safety-Understanding Water Attraction and How to Reduce Risk
In this recorded webinar, Lori McIlwain discusses what caregivers can do to promote water safety at home and in the community.
Learn MoreSPARK Research Match Report: How Does Physical Activity Affect Sleep in Autistic Adults?
This Research Match summary describes a study that explored how sleep and physical activity are different in adults with autism compared with family members who do not have autism.
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