Society’s views about autism have changed significantly over time. But there is still plenty of work to be done to achieve fair and equitable access to services, employment, education, and other resources. Progress must also be made to ensure full inclusion in the community. Read about the experiences of others and learn how to advocate for yourself and the autism community.
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In this recorded webinar, Stephen Shore, Ed.D., discusses how deficits and challenges attributed to autism can be reframed as strengths.
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This SPARK Research Match study looks at the relationship between camouflaging and anxiety and depression amount autistic adults.
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In this recorded webinar, the speakers discuss Medicaid, Medicare, and health insurance for aging autistic adults.
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What do you do when you think your child might have autism, but others don’t? How one mother’s push for answers led to two diagnoses.
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In this recorded webinar, Gregory L. Wallace, Ph.D., discusses risk and resilience in autistic people as they age.
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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’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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Black families seeking help for an autistic child may face barriers that include racism, stigma, cultural differences, a lack of information, and limited access to care. That’s according to two studies of Black participants in SPARK.
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In this recorded webinar, Jamie Upshaw discusses how the mischaracterization of individuals with autism can funnel them into the juvenile justice system.
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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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