Neurodiversity: Mary Lipiec’s Journey
Mary Lipiec got a letter asking her to join an autism study called SPARK. But first, she had one question: Were they looking for a cure?
Read MoreSociety’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.
Mary Lipiec got a letter asking her to join an autism study called SPARK. But first, she had one question: Were they looking for a cure?
Read MoreJohn Graham knew that autism affects everyone differently. He recently learned from SPARK just how different his own autism is.
Read MoreCourtney and Bill Davenport are united by their love, an interest in video games, and autism. How might their shared diagnosis affect them?
Read MoreWatch this video interview to learn about David and Vell’s relationship and hear their advice for other autistic adults looking to step into the dating world.
Read MoreAutistic people and their families often face angry stares, judgmental comments, or outright rejection. How does stigma affect them?
Read MoreA good journalist always verifies the facts. So when former broadcast reporter Karen Zarsadiaz-Ige first read about the SPARK autism study, she checked it out. Here’s what she learned.
Read MoreReligious leaders play an important role in the Black community. That is why they also can help in the effort to reduce racial disparities in health care and autism research, some say.
Read MoreBefore she was a behavior analyst, author, and podcaster, Mary Lynch Barbera was a mom trying to find ways to help her son with autism.
Read MoreAutistic 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.
Read MoreIn this recorded webinar, Connie Anderson, Ph.D., explores what we know about the experiences of grandparents of children with ASD and their importance in the lives of these families.
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