SPARK Study Finds that More than Two-thirds of Dependent Autistic Adults Have Psychiatric Disorders
The most common psychiatric issues found were anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
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People with autism may experience challenges with small or large motor activities. These selections highlight the latest research on motor challenges and the community’s experiences. There is also information about activities that may help.
Picky Eating in Autism: A Q&A with Researcher Emily Kuschner
What can be done to help picky eaters try more foods? Dr. Emily Kuschner answers questions about selective eating in autism.
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A Genetic Diagnosis Surprises an Ohio Family
When the McGregors joined SPARK, they did not expect to learn the cause of their son’s autism. Then came an email from SPARK about genetic results.
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Family Discovers Cause of Son’s Autism and a Path Forward
A Texas family found a path forward after learning from SPARK that their son has a rare change to his MED13 gene.
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Genetic Diagnosis Tied to Autism Reveals Undiagnosed Heart Condition
Their son’s genetic diagnosis revealed an undiagnosed heart condition.
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The Fight for Tony: A Mother’s Quest to Unravel a Mystery and Push Autism Research Forward
Sandra Sermone refused to wait. She had seen her son Tony through heart surgery, a feeding tube, brain scans, countless blood tests, and medical appointments. This little boy who struggled to eat, talk, and play was getting worse. Sermone had three things: a telephone, a computer, and an inability to be discouraged. She would find an answer for what was happening to her child.
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Are Digital Tools the Future of Autism Research?
Learn more about how digital tools can be used in autism research.
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Genetic Study Highlights Motor Issues in Autism
Motor problems may be more common than intellectual disability.
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The Importance of Motor Function and Physical Activity in Autism Spectrum Disorder
In this webinar, Rujuta Bhatt Wilson, M.D. and Shafali Spurling Jeste, M.D., discuss an overview of what we know about motor function and impairments in individuals with autism, the importance of physical interventions in autism and existing physical activity programs like ACEing Autism for individuals with autism. 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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