Autism and the Troubling Risk of Suicide
People on the autism spectrum face a troubling risk of suicide. What’s the risk, and why?
Learn MoreThere are a variety of behaviors, such as meltdowns, self-injury, and elopement, that present challenges for autistic people and their families. Read about what researchers are learning from the community.
Browse Topics A-ZPeople on the autism spectrum face a troubling risk of suicide. What’s the risk, and why?
Learn MoreWhat are we learning about severe autism, mental health, and challenging behaviors from a sister study to SPARK?
Learn MoreIn this recorded webinar, Matt Siegel, M.D., discusses approaches to the assessment and treatment of people in autism inpatient settings.
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Learn MoreSome people with autism struggle to manage emotions that may become so intense they cause a meltdown. What are researchers learning about emotion regulation in autism?
Learn MoreDifficulty managing the intensity and duration of emotions is common in autism. Be sure to view this important recorded webinar.
Learn MoreJonny and Sophie share some severe symptoms of autism, but like any two siblings, they have their own preferences, from music to skiing.
Learn MoreDon’t miss this recorded webinar with Dr. Melissa Hale. She answers the community’s questions about behavioral interventions.
Learn MoreWhy do many people with autism hit, bite, or otherwise hurt themselves? What can be done to help?
Learn MoreIn this webinar, Ericka Wodka discusses the challenges children with autism often have focusing, maintaining attention, and planning and organizing their environment.
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