Not Just Any Friend: Service Dogs and Autism
Matthew has a best friend at school who goes to all his classes: his autism service dog, Clarence. Find out more about service animals for people on the spectrum.
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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.
What Do We Really Know about Animal Interventions for Autism?
Adam Lloyd experienced many of the usual autism therapies as a child, but in a most unusual place ─ sitting on a horse.
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Webinar: Animal-Assisted Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Learn about animal-assisted interventions for autism in this informative recorded webinar.
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Finding Answers for a Daughter’s Autism through Research
Heather Bensch knew her daughter was different since infancy. Twenty years later, SPARK told her it had discovered why.
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Webinar: Emotional Health in Autistic Adults and Building Better Supports
In this recorded webinar, Dr. Gotham shares updates from her research on factors that contribute to depression in autistic adults and improving support systems.
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“Half My Childhood is Gone”: Growing up with Autism and Epilepsy
Seizures took away some of Abigail’s childhood memories. As a young adult, she discovered the reason for both her epilepsy and autism. Her journey to help others with similar conditions led her to two research studies.
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Webinar: Surveying the Landscape of Autism Intervention Practices Across the U.S.
In this recorded webinar, Matthew Lerner, Ph.D., discusses what autism service providers are doing and what they believe are the most effective services.
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The Long, Long Road to Autism Diagnoses
A SPARK family had early suspicions that their children might have autism, but that did not lead to early diagnoses. Why was their journey so long?
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When Does Autism Begin?
What if almost everything we assumed about how autism begins is wrong? New studies call into question some assumptions about regression in autism.
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Working to Prevent Suicide in Youth with Autism
Could doctors identify autistic youth who are thinking about suicide, before a crisis occurs? Learn what researchers are doing now to help prevent suicide.
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