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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Webinar: Autistic Adults and COVID-19
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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Becoming Amy: Getting a Genetic Diagnosis in Adulthood
Amy Gravino got an email with big news: SPARK had found the cause of her autism. What did that mean for her?
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The Art and Science of Treating Depression in Autism
People with autism have higher rates of depression than others. What treatments are being used with them?
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Making a Smooth Transition to Adulthood, with Autism
Although the road to adulthood can be bumpy for people with autism, Joseph Beno has moved smoothly from high school to employment and owning a car.
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Diagnosing Depression in People with Autism
People with autism are four times more likely to experience depression in their lifetimes than others. What are the risks?
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Autistic People More Likely to Identify as LGBTQ
People on the autism spectrum are more likely to identify as LGBTQ than the general population, according to research.
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COVID-19 and its Impact on Autistic Adults in the SPARK Community
Dr. Wendy Chung shares results from a survey completed by 636 autistic adults in SPARK.
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Managing Anxiety During a Pandemic: The Effect on Children and Adults with Autism
How are people with autism coping with the anxieties and changes caused by COVID-19? The answer, like autism itself, is complicated.
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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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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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