Making Back to School Easier for Students with Autism and Their Families
How can families make the back-to-school transition easier for autistic youth — and themselves? Professionals and parents shared their tips.
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This collection of articles and webinars provides a wide range of perspectives from researchers, clinicians, and parents on how to guide children with autism to help them find their way in the world. It also provides guidance on how parents can take care of themselves along the way.
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SPARK Research Match Report: Does an Autism Diagnosis Change How Parents Respond to Their Child’s Negative Emotions?
This SPARK Research Match report describes a study that looks at how parents respond when their young child is upset or has negative emotions.
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Making the World a Kinder Place for Children With Severe Autism
Twins Kira and Aliya share many things: a bright smile, a love of art, and a strong resemblance to each other. The 10-year-olds also share the same condition: severe autism.
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An Autism Diagnosis in Adulthood, A New Path to Follow
Many things changed for Braxton Webb in his 30s. He learned he has autism and began working with autistic children. Now he’s raising two sons, one with autism and one with ADHD. Follow his journey.
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A Father’s Concern for the Future for an Autistic Son
A father spent years looking for ways to help his autistic son. That search led him to SPARK.
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Rocky Road: The Careers of Parents of Autistic Children
Parents of autistic children face more employment challenges than other parents. How have some parents in the SPARK study responded?
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A Mother’s Push for Answers Leads to Autism Diagnoses
What do you do when you think your child might have autism, but others don’t? How one mother’s push for answers led to two diagnoses.
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The Whys of Autism: Parents See Mostly Benefits to Learning Their Child’s Autism is Genetic
What’s it like to learn that your child’s autism is the result of a tiny variation in a gene? Do you feel relief, worry, hope, sadness?
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Webinar: A Guide to Nurturing Social and Communication Skills in Young Children with Autism for Parents
In this recorded webinar, Dr. DeQuinzio discusses how parents can promote social and communication skills in young children with autism.
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Ten Tips to Prepare Your Child With Autism for the Dentist
How can you prepare your child with autism for a dental visit? Read these tips from dentists and SPARK parents.
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