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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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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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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An Autism Diagnosis in Adulthood Leads to a New Career Goal

A few years after being diagnosed with autism in his 30s, one man learned why he has autism. Read about his journey.

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Webinar: Do Implicit Racial Biases Matter in Autism?

In this recorded webinar, Dr. Brian Boyd discusses implicit racial bias and how it affects access to services in autism.

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Autism Advocacy Advice for Families of Color

Children of color often get fewer autism services. What can parents do to help overcome these disparities?

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Girl Power: Family Wants to Help Shine a Light on Girls with Autism

When Alycia Halladay Ross heard that a huge autism study was launching, she knew she had to join for her daughter and all the other girls with autism.

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Webinar: Ask Me Anything – Dr. Wendy Chung

In this recorded webinar, Dr. Wendy Chung answers your questions about SPARK and autism.

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