Saliva Collection Resources
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Autism is a complex condition. Researchers across a wide variety of disciplines, from cell biology to education, are providing insights through their work. The articles listed below discuss what autism researchers are learning with the help of all of the research participants in the autism community.
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Webinar: Autism Research 101-How You Can Influence What We Know About Autism
In this webinar on October 28th, Robin Kochel, Ph.D., will talk about how to evaluate research opportunities, and explain why participation in research is so valuable.
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Coming of Age: What Awaits Young Adults With Autism?
The road to adulthood begins for many teens when they graduate from high school and move on to a first job or college. But for people with autism, leaving high school is a more monumental step, one that will transform their relationship to services. How can they prepare?
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SPARK Research Match Summary Report: How Do Autistic Youth Engage in Their Special Interests?
Researchers wanted to learn the different ways that youth engage in their interests, and whether caregivers viewed these ways as helpful or not helpful. Learn more about the results.
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Webinar: What SPARK is Learning from Returning Genetic Results to Participants with Autism
In this recorded webinar, Jessica Wright, Ph.D., presents the findings from a SPARK study describing what was learned from returning genetic results to SPARK participants.
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How to Find the Right College for Autistic Students
Students across the autism spectrum can attend college, whether they have a traditional high school diploma or not. How can you find the right program?
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Autism and the College Experience
Many students struggle to adjust to the challenges of college, from difficult classes to dorm living. But for people on the autism spectrum, the transition can be more abrupt and dramatic.
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The Whys of Autism: Parents See Mostly Benefits to Learning Their Child’s Autism is Genetic
What’s it like to learn that your child’s autism is the result of a tiny variation in a gene? Do you feel relief, worry, hope, sadness?
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Webinar: Aging in Autism-Risk and Resilience
In this recorded webinar, Gregory L. Wallace, Ph.D., discusses risk and resilience in autistic people as they age.
Learn MoreSPARK Research Match Summary Report: The Effect on Parents of Getting a Genetic Diagnosis for Their Child With Autism
This SPARK Research Match report describes the effect on parents of getting a genetic diagnosis for their child with autism.
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