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.
In this recorded webinar, Gary Mayerson, J.D., shares information and tips on how to advocate for your child with autism during the pandemic and get the most out of remote learning.
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Lawyer Peter Wright answers SPARK’s questions about special education services in the wake of COVID-19.
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These are stressful times, and things are changing daily in the face of COVID-19. Learn what you, as a SPARK participant, can do.
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Dr. Wendy Chung shares results from a survey completed by 636 autistic adults in SPARK.
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How are people with autism coping with the anxieties and changes caused by COVID-19? The answer, like autism itself, is complicated.
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Dr. Wendy Chung shares results from a survey completed by over 8,000 families.
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SPARK and our clinical site partners provide some resources that may help during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Learn about SPARK participation during this difficult time. Also provided are suggestions for COVID-19-related resources for the autism community.
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