What Do We Really Know about Animal Interventions for Autism?
Adam Lloyd experienced many of the usual autism therapies as a child, but in a most unusual place ─ sitting on a horse.
Learn More“What do we do now?” Although many treatments and therapies are supposed to help with autism, few have been studied enough to know whether they really do (or don’t) work. In the articles and webinars listed below, we explore autism therapies and treatments, the evidence that supports their use, and what we are learning from the experience of individuals and families who have used them.
Browse Topics A-ZAdam Lloyd experienced many of the usual autism therapies as a child, but in a most unusual place ─ sitting on a horse.
Learn MoreIn this recorded webinar, Dr. Gwynette discusses autism and mental health throughout the lifespan.
Learn MoreWhen 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.
Learn MoreGabriel Dichter, one of SPARK’s first researchers, has a deep sense that incredible discoveries about autism are coming in the next five to 10 years.
Learn MoreDon’t miss this recorded webinar with Dr. Melissa Hale. She answers the community’s questions about behavioral interventions.
Learn MorePeople with autism have higher rates of depression than others. What treatments are being used with them?
Learn MoreFrom 25 percent to 35 percent of people with autism speak few or no words. Why don’t we know more about them?
Learn MoreWhat challenges do people with autism face in getting an anxiety diagnosis and finding treatments tailored to them? This is part two of a two-part series.
Learn MoreMore than three years after a genetic diagnosis, Brody Eidam has surpassed doctor’s expectations. But he and his family still face lots of challenges.
Learn MoreIn this recorded webinar, Dr. Anjana Bhat shares ways that you can use structured and creative physical activities to engage your child at home.
Learn MoreWhy do many people with autism hit, bite, or otherwise hurt themselves? What can be done to help?
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