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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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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A few years after being diagnosed with autism in his 30s, one man learned why he has autism. Read about his journey.
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Autistic advocate James Williams travels from city to city explaining autism to audiences. Through the SPARK study, he hopes to help find answers to his own questions.
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View this important recorded webinar on autism and depression presented by a clinician, a researcher, and a social worker with autism.
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Jonathan stopped talking and sleeping before he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. How common is this diagnosis in people with autism?
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Adults on the autism spectrum live in a world that knows very little about them. With their help, researchers hope to change that.
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When it comes to autism, the Lee family is often among the first to try a new program.
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In this recorded webinar, Dr. Roger Jou discusses ways of augmenting the social landscape for people of all ages on the spectrum.
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In this recorded webinar, Dr. Gwynette discusses autism and mental health throughout the lifespan.
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When volunteering at events for families with autism, Jose Roman enjoys sharing his own experiences.
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Watch this recorded webinar with Dr. Vanessa Bal. She discusses her research on COVID-19 and autistic adults, and answers questions about the study and mental health.
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