Get the latest autism updates from SPARK, including information about genes and ASD research, webinars, and personal stories from our community.
Our ‘genes’ page provides short, easy-to-understand descriptions of genes linked to autism. Under ‘research’, you’ll find the latest updates from SPARK and other autism studies. In our ‘stories’ section, families, scientists and others share their journeys. In our monthly webinars, speakers from the autism community provide useful information for families and people with autism. All are welcome–invitation links are issued in our monthly newsletter. If you have suggestions for webinar topics, please email us at webinars@sparkforautism.org.
In this webinar, Roma Vasa and Elizabeth Wise share information about research on anxiety and depression in autism. They also provide information about various treatments for anxiety and depression.
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In this webinar, Beth Malow shares more about research on sleep and autism. She also gives practical tips and resources related to sleep.
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In this webinar, Melissa Hale gives a general overview of ABA and provides examples of research that shows its effectiveness.
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A survey of more than 5,000 children with autism reveals that almost all get some type of non-drug treatment.
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In this webinar, Melanie Pellecchia, Ph.D., NCSP, BCBA, discusses advances in early autism treatment and strategies to support parents in the implementation of early intervention techniques. This webinar is 60 minutes long.
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Pierce is searching for ways to identify subtypes of autism and the treatments that will work best for them.
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The psychiatrist and researcher discusses why it can be difficult to diagnose anxiety in people with autism and describes some of the most effective treatments.
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Nataly Cuzcu’s twin daughters were 11 months old when she first noticed that their development seemed to be moving backward.
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Existing therapies work well for some children but not others. Soorya is determined to enhance and expand the range of autism interventions.
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This is a joint webinar with SSC@IAN (Simons Simplex Collection at the Interactive Autism Network). In this webinar, Dr. Susan Hyman discusses why individuals with autism have food selectivity, what kinds of problems food selectivity can lead to, how a proper diet can impact behavior, and evidence for dietary treatments for symptoms of autism. This webinar is 60 minutes long.
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