There are many levels of ability in people with autism. The word “spectrum” expresses this variability. Autism affects social communication and social interaction, as well as restricted repetitive behaviors, interests, and activities. In this collection of articles and webinars, we explore many facets of the autism experience.
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In this webinar, Micah Mazurek, Ph.D., and Latha Soorya, Ph.D. discuss their research on making friends and improving social skills for individuals with autism. This webinar is 60 minutes long.
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In this webinar, Pamela Feliciano, Ph.D. and Kiely Law, M.D., MPH discuss what information SPARK returns and how the program does this. This webinar is 60 minutes long.
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In this webinar, Connie Anderson, Ph.D. discusses risk factors, solutions, and the consequences of bullying for individuals with autism. This webinar is 60 minutes long.
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Nataly Cuzcu’s twin daughters were 11 months old when she first noticed that their development seemed to be moving backward.
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Learn more about how digital tools can be used in autism research.
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This is a joint webinar with SSC@IAN (Simons Simplex Collection at the Interactive Autism Network). In this webinar, Dr. Susan Hyman discusses why individuals with autism have food selectivity, what kinds of problems food selectivity can lead to, how a proper diet can impact behavior, and evidence for dietary treatments for symptoms of autism. This webinar is 60 minutes long.
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In this webinar, Dr. Ashura Buckley defines sleep terminology and discusses the basics of the sleep/wake cycle. She also talks about the types of sleep problems in people with ASD, current approaches to treatment and where to go from here. This webinar is 60 minutes long.
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To understand the genetics of autism, scientists have to study a lot of people. Pamela Feliciano, Ph.D., SPARK’s scientific director, discusses the challenges of engaging a large group in research.
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SHANK3 is one of the genes most commonly linked to autism. Nearly 1 percent of people with autism have changes in this gene.
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