Knowing Your Baby Has Autism, Before Everyone Else
Julia knew her daughter had autism by the time the girl was only 1. How could she be so sure?
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In the past, most autism research was focused on children with autism and their parents. Now there is more research focusing on autistic adults. Also, more autistic adults are involved in setting the research agenda and participating in research that is important to them. The selections below highlight this research and the journeys of autistic adults who are participating in SPARK.
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What Menstrual Products Do Autistic Youth Prefer?
What menstrual products do autistic youth prefer? A new SPARK study answers that question.
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Webinar: The Role of Medicaid and Medicare for Care Access among Aging Autistic Adults
In this recorded webinar, the speakers discuss Medicaid, Medicare, and health insurance for aging autistic adults.
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Webinar: Aging in Autism-Risk and Resilience
In this recorded webinar, Gregory L. Wallace, Ph.D., discusses risk and resilience in autistic people as they age.
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SPARK Research Match Summary Report: Psychological Flexibility and Life Satisfaction in Autistic Adults with Mental Health Concerns
In this Research Match report, researchers explore the relationship between psychological flexibility, mental health concerns, and satisfaction with life among autistic adults
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Alcohol, Drugs, and Autism: What Risk Do Autistic People Face?
For years, it was assumed that autistic people rarely used and struggled with alcohol and drugs. What’s the reality?
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The Struggle to Identify Autism in Girls: Sarah’s Story
Sarah had many classic signs of autism, but no one suspected it in the quiet girl who never made a fuss. Why did she have to wait until adulthood to get a diagnosis?
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Bobby Durbin Finds Community, Challenges Expectations
Bobby’s family included him in everything since childhood, helping others to understand his autism. Now 35, he’s a big part of his community.
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An Autism Diagnosis in Middle Age Answers Decades of Questions
LaVell Juricich spent almost six decades trying to fit in and wondering why she didn’t. When she was 58, she got the answer: she has autism. Now she hopes that research will help others on the spectrum to be who they are.
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Getting an Autism Diagnosis in Adulthood
What’s it like to get an autism diagnosis as an adult? Find out from some people in the SPARK autism study.
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Autism in Middle and Old Age: What Do We Know, What Do We Need to Know?
Research suggests that autistic adults face more health problems than others as they get older. What do we really know about autism in middle and old age?
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