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?
Read MoreIn 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.
People with autism are four times more likely to experience depression in their lifetimes than others. What are the risks?
Read MorePeople on the autism spectrum are more likely to identify as LGBTQ than the general population, according to research.
Read MoreDr. Wendy Chung shares results from a survey completed by 636 autistic adults in SPARK.
Read MoreHow are people with autism coping with the anxieties and changes caused by COVID-19? The answer, like autism itself, is complicated.
Read MoreThe most common psychiatric issues found were anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Read MoreIn this recorded webinar, Vanessa Bal, Ph.D., discusses the process and choices involved in getting a diagnosis as an adult.
Read MoreDecades after their son was diagnosed with autism, the Jarboe family learned that he has a gene change in one of his chromosomes, structures inside cells that contain our DNA.
Read MoreWhen Trudi Sullivan was being evaluated for an autism spectrum disorder, she was ushered into a room that included a child-sized chair. That chair was a reminder that she was getting her diagnosis later than most people — decades later.
Read MoreAs a young man, Adam Farris found himself in a tough place. With poor social skills, he could not keep a job or friends. Then he received an autism diagnosis – and help with social and life skills. With that, he transformed his life.
Read MoreIn this webinar, Roma Vasa and Elizabeth Wise share information about research on anxiety and depression in autism. They also provide information about various treatments for anxiety and depression.
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