What to Know About Toilet Training Your Child with Autism
Children on the autism spectrum learn to use the toilet later than others. How can families and caregivers help them learn this skill?
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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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Webinar: Developing Personal Care Independence Skills
In this recorded webinar, Cora Taylor, Ph.D., discusses how caregivers can help their children develop personal care skills including hygiene tasks and toilet training.
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Researchers Examine the Stress of Being Autistic and LGBQ+
Two in five autistic adults in SPARK identify as LGBQ+. What does that mean for their stress levels, mental health, and quality of life?
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Webinar: Girls and Autism
In this recorded webinar, Ericka Wodka, Ph.D., discusses recent research on autism in girls and women.
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How Autistic Adults Are Changing What We Know About Them
We know very little about autistic people as they age. Adults in the SPARK study are changing that. Find out how.
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An Autistic Pianist and the Quest to Communicate
Milosz Gasior may struggle to speak, but when he sits at the piano, he communicates effortlessly, in musical notes. Learn about the melodic world of this 20-year-old in SPARK.
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Webinar: A Community Voice-Exploring Genetics and Language Together
In this recorded webinar, Jake Michaelson discusses findings from a recent study on language and autistic adults.
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Ten Tips to Prepare Your Child With Autism for the Dentist
How can you prepare your child with autism for a dental visit? Read these tips from dentists and SPARK parents.
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The Challenges and Barriers to Dental Care When You Have Autism
People with autism face challenges with dental care. How can families and dentists help make care easier?
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Webinar: Autism in Dentistry -The Spectrum of an Over-Sensory Environment
In this recorded webinar, Dr. Yineman discusses how to make visits to the dental office more tolerable.
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