Spotlight on Ashleigh Warren: Teen ‘Teams Up’ with SPARK
Ashleigh Warren had questions about autism spectrum disorder. Why do relatively few girls and women have autism? Why are many people on the spectrum sensitive to sound or touch?
Learn MoreMany autistic people experience sensory challenges. They may be highly sensitive to sound, touch, or light, or may be picky eaters, while others may be under-reactive to sensory input such as temperature or injury. Read about people’s experiences with sensory challenges and learn about the research on this topic.
Browse Topics A-ZAshleigh Warren had questions about autism spectrum disorder. Why do relatively few girls and women have autism? Why are many people on the spectrum sensitive to sound or touch?
Learn MoreKaylee Lurvey may go years without saying a word, and then speak a complete sentence. Her family hopes researchers will discover ways to unlock speech and other skills in people like Kaylee.
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