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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Testing new therapies for autism can be a challenge. Psychiatrist Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele reviews available treatments, outlines some promising options on the horizon and describes how to get involved in research.
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Two brain imaging studies suggest it is possible to detect autism in high-risk infants as early as 6 months.
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Kevin Pelphrey, director of the Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Institute at George Washington University, reflects on how having two children with autism has shaped his scientific career.
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Summers spent at a camp for people with disabilities inspired the psychiatrist to focus on autism.
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We asked SPARK participants to tell us about how they or their family members were diagnosed with autism and what it means to them.
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Scientists are regularly discovering new genes that might be linked to autism. How do they know when they have found a linked gene?
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In this webinar, Jennifer Krumins discusses how parents can take an active role in their child’s educational planning.
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Wandering is a huge safety concern for families with autism, particularly during the warm summer months.
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In this webinar, Bridget Taylor, Psy.D., BCBA-D, cofounder and executive director of Alpine Learning Group, a school for students with autism, reviews skills and techniques that help to ensure the safety of individuals with autism. This webinar is 45 minutes long.
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John Smigle says that participating in typical activities, like boy scouts and baseball, has helped his son Christopher, who has autism, develop social skills.
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