Overcoming Barriers to Help a Son with Autism
When her son was diagnosed with autism, one mother decided to do everything she could to help him, including returning to school to study applied behavior analysis.
Read MoreSince 2016, hundreds of thousands of people throughout the U.S. have joined SPARK. Many have shared their autism and research journeys with us. These family stories are about everyday life, triumphs, challenges, and why finding answers through SPARK’s autism research is important.
When her son was diagnosed with autism, one mother decided to do everything she could to help him, including returning to school to study applied behavior analysis.
Read MoreLearning the genetic basis for her son’s autism brought a mother to other families — and a glimpse into the future.
Read MoreWhen volunteering at events for families with autism, Jose Roman enjoys sharing his own experiences.
Read MoreWhen Alycia Halladay Ross heard that a huge autism study was launching, she knew she had to join for her daughter and all the other girls with autism.
Read MoreAmy Gravino got an email with big news: SPARK had found the cause of her autism. What did that mean for her?
Read MoreThe McBrides, one of the first families to join SPARK, have five family members with autism. SPARK found a genetic diagnosis for one of them.
Read MoreDespite Hurricane Maria and a move, a family keeps its focus on helping a son, and others, with autism.
Read MoreIn 2016, the Steins joined a new autism study called SPARK. What’s happened with them, and SPARK, since then?
Read MoreTeen artist Avery Cormier finds community among youth with autism.
Read MoreThe King family learned their son had a change in a gene called CUL3.
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