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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Get 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.
Who Receives the Most Services for Autism?
Some children with autism receive fewer services than others, and those differences are often associated with their race, ethnicity, or family income.
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How to Advocate Successfully at School for Your Child with Autism
How do you get your child’s special education team to listen to you? Read these tips for successful advocacy.
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Webinar: Advocating for Your Child During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In this recorded webinar, Gary Mayerson, J.D., shares information and tips on how to advocate for your child with autism during the pandemic and get the most out of remote learning.
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Special Education Law and Advocacy during the Time of COVID-19: A Q&A with Peter Wright
Lawyer Peter Wright answers SPARK’s questions about special education services in the wake of COVID-19.
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Community Spotlight: Advocate Elaine Hamilton
Elaine Hamilton spent years helping families of children with disabilities. So when she was asked to publicize SPARK, she decided to go a step further.
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Bullying and Autism
In this webinar, Connie Anderson, Ph.D. discusses risk factors, solutions, and the consequences of bullying for individuals with autism. This webinar is 60 minutes long.
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Autism Acceptance
In this webinar, Stephen Shore, M.Ed. discusses the autism acceptance movement and how to reframe the term disability. This webinar is 60 minutes long.
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The Challenge of Physical Fitness for People with Autism
Learn more about physical fitness and autism.
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Sex Education and Autism
Psychologist Eileen Crehan explains why sex education is so important for teens with autism and describes how her program in Chicago helps address some of the challenges.
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