SPARK: Article list

Webinars

Webinar: Why is Studying the Brain Important for Understanding Autism?

Our next webinar will be on Wednesday, October 30, from 12 to 1 PM Eastern. David Amaral and Cynthia Schumann will discuss how studying the human brain contributes to our understanding of autism.
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Webinar: The Overlap Between Autism, ADHD, and Executive Functioning

In this webinar, Ericka Wodka, a pediatric neuropsychologist, discusses the challenges children with autism often have focusing, maintaining attention, and planning and organizing their environment.
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Webinar: The Overlap Between Autism, ADHD, and Executive Functioning

Our September webinar will be on Thursday, September 26th. In this webinar, Ericka Wodka, a pediatric neuropsychologist, will discuss ADHD and autism.
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Webinar on Involving Siblings of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

In this webinar, Carolyn Shivers, Ph.D., discusses research on the experiences of typically-developing siblings of people who have autism.
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Treating Anxiety and Depression Through the Lifespan

In this webinar, Roma Vasa, M.D., and Elizabeth Wise, M.D., share information about research on anxiety and depression in autism. They also provide information about various treatments for anxiety and depression. This webinar is 60 minutes long.
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Sleep and Autism: Helping Families Get the Rest They Need

In this webinar, Beth Malow, M.D., M.S., shares more about research on sleep and autism. She also gives practical tips and resources related to sleep. This webinar is 60 minutes long.
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What Information SPARK Collects, and Why

In this webinar, Dr. LeeAnne Green Snyder shares more about what SPARK is learning from the information that we collect through online questionnaires. She also discusses how SPARK data is used by researchers to make new discoveries. This webinar is 45 minutes long.
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What You Need To Know About Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy

In this webinar, Melissa Hale, Ph.D., BCBA-D gives a general overview of ABA as well as a few examples of research that shows its effectiveness. This webinar is 60 minutes long.
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What We Are Learning About Genetics and Autism

In this webinar, Wendy Chung, M.D., Ph.D., shares more about what SPARK is learning from its genetic research. This webinar is 60 minutes long.
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Supporting Parents in Early Autism Treatment

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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