What do we know about autism in infancy, early childhood, and in the teen years? This collection provides insights from the community and researchers about development during those crucial years.
Most scientists agree that both our genes and the environment contribute to autism, but what exactly do they mean by the environment? And how might these factors combine to affect a developing baby?
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Heather Bensch knew her daughter was different since infancy. Twenty years later, SPARK told her it had discovered why.
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In this recorded webinar, Dr. Robin Kochel discusses regression – or skill loss – in children with autism.
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SPARK Snapshots summarize the data that we have collected. View our latest, which provides a window into the journey of SPARK participants.
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More than three years after a genetic diagnosis, Brody Eidam has surpassed doctor’s expectations. But he and his family still face lots of challenges.
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Watch this recorded webinar to learn about the patterns of early brain development in autism and the potential impact of these findings on future research and clinical practice.
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Studying the infant brothers or sisters of children who have autism can shed light on the earliest signs and perhaps lead to earlier screens and interventions for autism.
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In this Facebook Live discussion, Dr. Catherine Lord, a licensed clinical psychologist, discusses how autism evaluations and supports change as individuals with autism get older. She also discusses the value of an autism diagnosis. This discussion is 30 minutes long.
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In this webinar, Kevin Pelphrey, Ph.D., a professor and neuroscientist, discusses his experiences as the father of a daughter and son with autism. He also discusses how these experiences have shaped his work as a scientist. This webinar is 60 minutes long.
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Some of a child’s early symptoms of autism may be among the most puzzling to parents: hand-flapping, rocking, lining up toys, or finding the whirling blades of a fan more interesting than the world around him.
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