SPARK Responds to COVID-19
These are stressful times, and things are changing daily in the face of COVID-19. Learn what you, as a SPARK participant, can do.
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Get the latest autism updates from SPARK, including information about genes and ASD research, webinars, and personal stories from our community.
Our ‘genes’ page provides short, easy-to-understand descriptions of genes linked to autism. Under ‘research’, you’ll find the latest updates from SPARK and other autism studies. In our ‘stories’ section, families, scientists and others share their journeys. In our monthly webinars, speakers from the autism community provide useful information for families and people with autism. All are welcome–invitation links are issued in our monthly newsletter. If you have suggestions for webinar topics, please email us at webinars@sparkforautism.org.
SPARK Study Finds that More than Two-thirds of Dependent Autistic Adults Have Psychiatric Disorders
The most common psychiatric issues found were anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
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Self-Injury and Affection: In Rare Disorder, a Puzzling Collection of Symptoms
By participating in research, the Manning family hopes to connect with others with the same rare condition as their daughter.
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Webinar: Autism Diagnosis in Adulthood
In this recorded webinar, Vanessa Bal, Ph.D., discusses the process and choices involved in getting a diagnosis as an adult.
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Something about a Horse: Finding Benefits for Autism in Therapeutic Riding
How can therapeutic horseback riding help youth with autism? To find out, a psychologist is bringing the rigors of scientific research to the barn.
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Extremely Rare Condition Linked to Autism
The King family learned their son had a change in a gene called CUL3.
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Picky Eating in Autism: A Q&A with Researcher Emily Kuschner
What can be done to help picky eaters try more foods? Dr. Emily Kuschner answers questions about selective eating in autism.
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How Far Will Dads Go for their Kids with Autism?
Find out just how far dads will go to help their children with autism.
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Send Us your Kit
With your help, we can discover something new! Please send us your spit. (If you’ve already sent in your saliva kit, thanks! You may enjoy this video anyway.)
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A Genetic Diagnosis Surprises an Ohio Family
When 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.
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