The articles and webinars below highlight the latest autism research findings made possible by SPARK participants, researchers, and others throughout the world. You can also read about the autism journeys of SPARK families.
To browse through our articles, webinars, and family stories by topic, view our Topics in Autism page.
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Esta presentación explora la salud de familias cuidando niño/as con discapacidades del desarrollo incluyendo el autismo y describe una intervención desarrollada para promover la salud de familias Latinas. Un ejemplo de una de las sesiones estaré presentado, manejando el estrés.
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How did autism become autism? Understanding its history may help untangle questions about what autism is and why many people are now diagnosed with it.
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Twins Kira and Aliya share many things: a bright smile, a love of art, and a strong resemblance to each other. The 10-year-olds also share the same condition: severe autism.
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In this recorded webinar, Heather Volk describes the current state of gene-environment interaction research in autism.
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Many things changed for Braxton Webb in his 30s. He learned he has autism and began working with autistic children. Now he’s raising two sons, one with autism and one with ADHD. Follow his journey.
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How far will parents go to help their autistic child? For one SPARK family, the distance could be measured in continents.
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In this recorded webinar, Karen Pierce, Ph.D., discusses how we know how many people have autism and why the count is always changing.
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In this recorded webinar, Silvia Pereira-Smith, M.D., discusses elopement behavior in autistic children and provide respectful ways to support safety.
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A researcher wanted to peek inside the little known world of autistic women, who are rarely studied. Some of what she found alarmed her.
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In this recorded webinar, Heather Nuske, Ph.D., discusses digital tools designed to support emotional regulation and foster collaboration between families and professionals.
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