A Journey to Understand Autism, Help Others
A couple’s journey to help other families of children with autism led to SPARK, and to a career pivot.
Learn MoreSince 2016, hundreds of thousands of people throughout the U.S. have joined SPARK. Many have shared their autism and research journeys with us. These family stories are about everyday life, triumphs, challenges, and why finding answers through SPARK’s autism research is important.
Browse Topics A-ZA couple’s journey to help other families of children with autism led to SPARK, and to a career pivot.
Learn MoreWhat happens when two psychologists realize their son has autism? The answer may surprise you.
Learn MoreWhen it comes to autism, the Lee family is often among the first to try a new program.
Learn MoreHunter came into the world 13 weeks early, a tiny preemie with a big spirit. Now a teen, Hunter, who has autism, continues to astound his family.
Learn MoreWhen 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.
Learn MoreLearning the genetic basis for her son’s autism brought a mother to other families — and a glimpse into the future.
Learn MoreWhen volunteering at events for families with autism, Jose Roman enjoys sharing his own experiences.
Learn MoreWhen Alycia Halladay Ross heard that a huge autism study was launching, she knew she had to join for her daughter and all the other girls with autism.
Learn MoreAmy Gravino got an email with big news: SPARK had found the cause of her autism. What did that mean for her?
Learn MoreThe McBrides, one of the first families to join SPARK, have five family members with autism. SPARK found a genetic diagnosis for one of them.
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