SPARK Research Match Summary Report: What Menstrual Products Do Autistic Youth Prefer?
This SPARK Research Match Summary Report describes research about youths’ menstrual product preferences.
Learn MoreTopic: Daily living
Researchers and clinicians refer to the skills that we use in our day-to-day lives as skills of daily living. They include such things as brushing your teeth, showering, dressing, eating, cooking, and toileting. This collection addresses the challenges that some autistic people face.
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Webinar: A Guide to Nurturing Social and Communication Skills in Young Children with Autism for Parents
In this recorded webinar, Dr. DeQuinzio discusses how parents can promote social and communication skills in young children with autism.
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What to Know About Toilet Training Your Child with Autism
Children on the autism spectrum learn to use the toilet later than others. How can families and caregivers help them learn this skill?
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Webinar: Developing Personal Care Independence Skills
In this recorded webinar, Cora Taylor, Ph.D., discusses how caregivers can help their children develop personal care skills including hygiene tasks and toilet training.
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Ten Tips to Prepare Your Child With Autism for the Dentist
How can you prepare your child with autism for a dental visit? Read these tips from dentists and SPARK parents.
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The Challenges and Barriers to Dental Care When You Have Autism
People with autism face challenges with dental care. How can families and dentists help make care easier?
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Webinar: Autism in Dentistry -The Spectrum of an Over-Sensory Environment
In this recorded webinar, Dr. Yineman discusses how to make visits to the dental office more tolerable.
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Webinar: Preparing for Puberty in Children with Autism
In this recorded webinar, Cora Taylor, Ph.D., covers a range of topics related to autism and puberty.
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When SPARKs Fly: David and Vell’s Journey to Love
Watch this video interview to learn about David and Vell’s relationship and hear their advice for other autistic adults looking to step into the dating world.
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Webinar: The Developing Social Landscape of Adult Autism
In this recorded webinar, Dr. Roger Jou discusses ways of augmenting the social landscape for people of all ages on the spectrum.
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