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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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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At 30 Years Old, a Genetic Diagnosis
Decades 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.
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Spotlight: Trudi Sullivan Raises Awareness of an ‘Invisible’ Generation
When 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.
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Community Spotlight: Advocate Adam Farris Imagines the Possibilities
As 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.
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Treating Anxiety and Depression Through the Lifespan
In 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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Autism Acceptance
In this webinar, Stephen Shore, M.Ed. discusses the autism acceptance movement and how to reframe the term disability. This webinar is 60 minutes long.
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