Get the latest autism updates from SPARK, including information about genes and ASD research, webinars, and personal stories from our community.
Our ‘genes’ page provides short, easy-to-understand descriptions of genes linked to autism. Under ‘research’, you’ll find the latest updates from SPARK and other autism studies. In our ‘stories’ section, families, scientists and others share their journeys. In our monthly webinars, speakers from the autism community provide useful information for families and people with autism. All are welcome–invitation links are issued in our monthly newsletter. If you have suggestions for webinar topics, please email us at webinars@sparkforautism.org.
Date Published: January 2022 This is a SPARK Research Match Summary Report. It describes results from published research using data from SPARK participants. Study Titles Psychological Distress Among Caregivers Raising a Child With Autism Spectrum Disorder During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Luther G. Kalb, Ph.D., and team) Analysis of the SPARK Study COVID-19 Parent Survey: Early […]
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How do you get your child’s special education team to listen to you? Read these tips for successful advocacy.
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In this recorded webinar, Gary Mayerson, J.D., shares information and tips on how to advocate for your child with autism during the pandemic and get the most out of remote learning.
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Lawyer Peter Wright answers SPARK’s questions about special education services in the wake of COVID-19.
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Take a few minutes for yourself and enjoy this recorded webinar in which Dr. Kristin Pleines helps parents develop a self-care plan and manage stress.
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SPARK Snapshots summarize the data that we have collected. View our latest, which provides a window into the journey of SPARK participants.
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What’s self-care, and why is it important? Dr. Kristin Pleines answers questions for parents and caregivers of children with autism.
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These are stressful times, and things are changing daily in the face of COVID-19. Learn what you, as a SPARK participant, can do.
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From 25 percent to 35 percent of people with autism speak few or no words. Why don’t we know more about them?
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What challenges do people with autism face in getting an anxiety diagnosis and finding treatments tailored to them? This is part two of a two-part series.
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