Antonio Hardan: Anxiety and Autism
The psychiatrist and researcher discusses why it can be difficult to diagnose anxiety in people with autism and describes some of the most effective treatments.
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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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Are Digital Tools the Future of Autism Research?
Learn more about how digital tools can be used in autism research.
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On the Edge of Autism
Caitlin and Chad Calder long suspected that their daughter Della had autism. But they didn’t get an official diagnosis until they learned she had a change in the ASXL3 gene.
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Latha Soorya: Improving autism treatments
Existing therapies work well for some children but not others. Soorya is determined to enhance and expand the range of autism interventions.
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After 18 Years, a Genetic Diagnosis
Carrie is one of the first SPARK participants to get a genetic result. Her mother, Lynn, says everything has changed and nothing has changed.
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Sleep in ASD
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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How Learning to Cook Can Help Teens With Autism
Daily living skills, such as cooking, shopping and managing money, are a strong predictor of independence. The good news: these skills can be taught.
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Sex Education and Autism
Psychologist Eileen Crehan explains why sex education is so important for teens with autism and describes how her program in Chicago helps address some of the challenges.
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Talking About the Birds and the Bees in ASD
In this webinar, Eileen Crehan, Ph.D. discusses autism and sex ed. This webinar is 60 minutes long.
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Acting Out, In Need of Sleep
A parent uses SPARK resources to help her son during a challenging time at school.
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