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.
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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 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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How Many Kinds of Autism Exist?
How many different types of autism are there? A study involving SPARK participants proposes an answer.
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Webinar: What Do Families Really Need? Insights from Community Work with Autism Families
In this recorded webinar, Dr. Hui Zhang shares a community-informed approach to connecting research with meaningful support.
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Decoding the Medical Complexities of an Autistic Son
A mother pursued answers for years about her autistic son’s complex medical issues. Learn what she discovers.
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SPARK Research Match Report: Does an Autism Diagnosis Change How Parents Respond to Their Child’s Negative Emotions?
This SPARK Research Match report describes a study that looks at how parents respond when their young child is upset or has negative emotions.
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Webinar: Celebrating Ten Years of SPARK-Ten Areas Where SPARK Increased Our Understanding of Autism
SPARK is celebrating its 10th anniversary! In this recorded webinar, Dr. Chung presents an overview of ten research areas in which SPARK has increased our understanding of autism.
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What’s the Link Between Autism and GI Problems?
Many autistic people have gastrointestinal problems. Researchers look at what might be happening.
Learn MoreSPARK Research Match Report: How Do Gastrointestinal Symptoms Affect Autistic Youth?
This SPARK Research Match report describes a study that looked at how GI symptoms affected children’s lives.
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Webinar: How Many Autisms are There? Grouping Traits to Reveal Different Genetic Programs
In this recorded webinar, the speaker describes how detailed clinical and genetic data from the SPARK were used to identify distinct groups of autistic individuals and the genetic patterns associated with each.
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