SPARK Study Finds that More than Two-thirds of Dependent Autistic Adults Have Psychiatric Disorders
The most common psychiatric issues found were anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Learn MorePeople with autism may experience challenges with small or large motor activities. These selections highlight the latest research on motor challenges and the community’s experiences. There is also information about activities that may help.
Browse Topics A-ZThe most common psychiatric issues found were anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Learn MoreWhat can be done to help picky eaters try more foods? Dr. Emily Kuschner answers questions about selective eating in autism.
Learn MoreWhen the McGregors joined SPARK, they did not expect to learn the cause of their son’s autism. Then came an email from SPARK about genetic results.
Learn MoreA Texas family found a path forward after learning from SPARK that their son has a rare change to his MED13 gene.
Learn MoreTheir son’s genetic diagnosis revealed an undiagnosed heart condition.
Learn MoreSandra Sermone refused to wait. She had seen her son Tony through heart surgery, a feeding tube, brain scans, countless blood tests, and medical appointments. This little boy who struggled to eat, talk, and play was getting worse. Sermone had three things: a telephone, a computer, and an inability to be discouraged. She would find an answer for what was happening to her child.
Learn MoreLearn more about how digital tools can be used in autism research.
Learn MoreMotor problems may be more common than intellectual disability.
Learn MoreIn this webinar, Rujuta Bhatt Wilson, M.D. and Shafali Spurling Jeste, M.D., discuss an overview of what we know about motor function and impairments in individuals with autism, the importance of physical interventions in autism and existing physical activity programs like ACEing Autism for individuals with autism. This webinar is 60 minutes long.
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