Building a Community, for Autism

A good journalist always verifies the facts. So when former broadcast reporter Karen Zarsadiaz-Ige first read about the SPARK autism study, she checked it out. Here’s what she learned.

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The Preemie with a Fighting Spirit

Hunter came into the world 13 weeks early, a tiny preemie with a big spirit. Now a teen, Hunter, who has autism, continues to astound his family.

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Community Spotlight: Blogger and Nonprofit Leader Leigh Merryday Porch

Leigh Merryday Porch, a mother of a son with autism, wants to help researchers find out why autism affects people so differently. That’s one of the reasons she joined SPARK.

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Creating a Culture of Prevention: Addressing Autism in Today’s Criminal Justice System

In this webinar, Leigh Ann Davis and Samantha Crane discuss individual strategies and system reforms that could increase the safety of individuals with autism when interacting with police and the criminal justice system. This webinar is 60 minutes long.

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What Do We Know About Noise Sensitivity In Autism?

Many children and adults with autism experience sensory issues including sensitivity to noise. Learn more about what we know about noise sensitivity in this article.

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Tips for Preventing Wandering

Wandering is a huge safety concern for families with autism, particularly during the warm summer months.

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Teaching Safety Skills to Children with Autism

In this webinar, Bridget Taylor, Psy.D., BCBA-D, cofounder and executive director of Alpine Learning Group, a school for students with autism, reviews skills and techniques that help to ensure the safety of individuals with autism. This webinar is 45 minutes long.

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