Professionals diagnose autism by observing the behavior of a person seeking a diagnosis and by analyzing the person’s developmental history. This collection of articles and webinars addresses how autism is diagnosed, who receives a diagnosis, and the community’s experiences with getting an autism diagnosis.
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Black families seeking help for an autistic child may face barriers that include racism, stigma, cultural differences, a lack of information, and limited access to care. That's according to two studies of Black participants in SPARK.
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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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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? Learn how SPARK participants are helping researchers create a clearer picture of girls on the spectrum.
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You suspect your child may have autism. How can you find out for sure, and as quickly as possible?
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In this recorded webinar, Garland Jones, Ph.D., discusses autism evaluations, expectations, benefits, and barriers.
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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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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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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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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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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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