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.
Read MoreGet 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.
SPARK Snapshots summarize the data that we have collected. View our latest, which provides a window into the journey of SPARK participants.
Read MoreBefore she was a behavior analyst, author, and podcaster, Mary Lynch Barbera was a mom trying to find ways to help her son with autism.
Read MoreA few years after being diagnosed with autism in his 30s, one man learned why he has autism. Read about his journey.
Read MoreIn this recorded webinar, Dr. Brian Boyd discusses implicit racial bias and how it affects access to services in autism.
Read MoreChildren of color often get fewer autism services. What can parents do to help overcome these disparities?
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreIn this recorded webinar, Dr. Wendy Chung answers your questions about SPARK and autism.
Read MoreIn this recorded webinar, Dr. John Constantino talks about his research into the disparities in the timing of autism diagnoses.
Read MoreStudying 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.
Read MoreIn this recorded webinar, Vanessa Bal, Ph.D., discusses the process and choices involved in getting a diagnosis as an adult.
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