Getting an Autism Diagnosis in Adulthood

What’s it like to get an autism diagnosis as an adult? Find out from some people in the SPARK autism study.

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Parenting in a Pandemic: A Journey to Autism Diagnosis and Advocacy

In the early months of the pandemic, Marc and Cristina noticed that something was different about their baby. How would they find their way to an autism diagnosis and services?

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Is Autism Different in Girls?

Is autism different in girls? Learn how SPARK participants are helping researchers create a clearer picture of girls on the spectrum.

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SPARK Snapshots: A Window Into the Autism Journey

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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What Should You Do if You Think Your Child Has Autism?

You suspect your child may have autism. How can you find out for sure, and as quickly as possible?

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Webinar: The Autism Evaluation-Expectations, Benefits, and Barriers

In this recorded webinar, Garland Jones, Ph.D., discusses autism evaluations, expectations, benefits, and barriers.

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The Long, Long Road to Autism Diagnoses

A SPARK family had early suspicions that their children might have autism, but that did not lead to early diagnoses. Why was their journey so long?

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When Does Autism Begin?

What if almost everything we assumed about how autism begins is wrong? New studies call into question some assumptions about regression in autism.

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Married, with Autism: Meet the Davenports

Courtney and Bill Davenport are united by their love, an interest in video games, and autism. How might their shared diagnosis affect them?

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Focusing on Intervention: The Autism Journey of the Barbera Family

Before she was a behavior analyst, author, and podcaster, Mary Lynch Barbera was a mom trying to find ways to help her son with autism.

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