Read more about: Autism genes

Get the latest autism updates from SPARK, including information about genes and ASD research, webinars, and personal stories from our community.

Our ‘genes’ page provides short, easy-to-understand descriptions of genes linked to autism. Under ‘research’, you’ll find the latest updates from SPARK and other autism studies. In our ‘stories’ section, families, scientists and others share their journeys. In our monthly webinars, speakers from the autism community provide useful information for families and people with autism. All are welcome–invitation links are issued in our monthly newsletter. If you have suggestions for webinar topics, please email us at webinars@sparkforautism.org.

Answers for Autism

We asked you what you wanted to know about autism, and you responded with thought-provoking and important questions.

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CHD8: A Common Cause of Autism

People with changes in this gene have similar symptoms. Scientists hope this knowledge will lead to new treatments and a better understanding of the condition.

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In Genetic Diagnosis, a Path Forward

Discovering their son’s genetic diagnosis helps one family in many ways.

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ADNP

People with mutations in ADNP often have autism, developmental delay and certain facial characteristics, including a thin upper lip and broad nasal bridge.

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CHD8

CHD8 is one of the genes most commonly mutated in people with autism. People with these mutations often share certain characteristics.

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SCN2A

Mutations in SCN2A have been linked to autism, intellectual disability, severe childhood epilepsy and schizophrenia.

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Is Autism Genetic?

The speaker for our seventh webinar is Wendy Chung, M.D., Ph.D., principal investigator of SPARK. In this webinar, Dr. Chung discusses basic genetic concepts and shares recent scientific progress in autism genetic research. She also talks about the genetic aspect of SPARK. This webinar is 60 minutes long.

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