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.
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“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.
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Autism Advocacy Advice for Families of Color
Children of color often get fewer autism services. What can parents do to help overcome these disparities?
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Who Receives the Most Services for Autism?
Some children with autism receive fewer services than others, and those differences are often associated with their race, ethnicity, or family income.
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Webinar: Autism and Mental Health – Co-morbid Conditions Across the Lifespan
In this recorded webinar, Dr. Gwynette discusses autism and mental health throughout the lifespan.
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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.
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The Pivot: Researcher Gabriel Dichter Focuses on Autism
Gabriel 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.
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Webinar: Ask Me Anything – Behavioral Interventions for Autism
Don’t miss this recorded webinar with Dr. Melissa Hale. She answers the community’s questions about behavioral interventions.
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The Art and Science of Treating Depression in Autism
People with autism have higher rates of depression than others. What treatments are being used with them?
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An Autism Mystery: Why is Speech Elusive for Some on the Spectrum?
From 25 percent to 35 percent of people with autism speak few or no words. Why don’t we know more about them?
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Diagnosing and Treating Anxiety in People with Autism
What 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.
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First a Cleft Lip, then Autism
More than three years after a genetic diagnosis, Brody Eidam has surpassed doctor’s expectations. But he and his family still face lots of challenges.
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