The Future of SPARK
In this recorded webinar, Dr. Wendy Chung shares information about SPARK’s long-term goals and activities.
Read MoreAutism is a complex condition. Researchers across a wide variety of disciplines, from cell biology to education, are providing insights through their work. The articles listed below discuss what autism researchers are learning with the help of all of the research participants in the autism community.
In this recorded webinar, Dr. Wendy Chung shares information about SPARK’s long-term goals and activities.
Read MoreIn this recorded webinar, Emily Kuschner discusses eating issues and autism.
Read MoreMany scientists say the key to understanding autism lies within the brain. How and why does the brain work differently in people with autism? Learn more about brain research.
Read MoreIn this webinar video, David Amaral and Cynthia Schumann discuss how studying the human brain contributes to our understanding of autism.
Read MoreGenetic analysis from the first 457 families to enroll in SPARK provides new support for several genes linked to autism.
Read MoreIn this webinar, Carolyn Shivers discusses research on the experiences of typically-developing siblings of people who have autism.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreIn this webinar, Beth Malow shares more about research on sleep and autism. She also gives practical tips and resources related to sleep.
Read MoreDr. LeeAnne Green-Snyder describes what information SPARK collects and why.
Read MoreResearchers have found that most young children with autism spectrum disorder and severe language delay developed “phrase or fluent” speech by age 8, with almost half achieving fluent speech.
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