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?
Learn MoreThis 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.
Browse Topics A-ZWhat’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?
Learn MoreIn this recorded webinar, Dr. DeQuinzio discusses how parents can promote social and communication skills in young children with autism.
Learn MoreHow can you prepare your child with autism for a dental visit? Read these tips from dentists and SPARK parents.
Learn MoreIn this recorded webinar, Dr. Yineman discusses how to make visits to the dental office more tolerable.
Learn MoreSince her diagnosis, Vonda better understands how she interacts with the world, interacts with her husband and mother, and how she mothers her three sons.
Learn MoreAutistic people and their families often face angry stares, judgmental comments, or outright rejection. How does stigma affect them?
Learn MoreWhat happens when two psychologists realize their son has autism? The answer may surprise you.
Learn MoreTake a few minutes for yourself and enjoy this recorded webinar in which Dr. Kristin Pleines helps parents develop a self-care plan and manage stress.
Learn MoreWhat’s self-care, and why is it important? Dr. Kristin Pleines answers questions for parents and caregivers of children with autism.
Learn MoreThe Marine Corps helped instill in Rico Winston a strong belief in duty. So when his son was diagnosed with autism, he knew what he must do. He immersed himself in learning about autism, and advocating for research and services to help others like his son.
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