Radio Waves: The Autism Journey of John Graham
John Graham knew that autism affects everyone differently. He recently learned from SPARK just how different his own autism is.
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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.
Black, Mother, Wife, and Autistic: The Intersectionality of Motherhood
Since her diagnosis, Vonda better understands how she interacts with the world, interacts with her husband and mother, and how she mothers her three sons.
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Married, with Autism: Meet the Davenports
Courtney and Bill Davenport are united by their love, an interest in video games, and autism. How might their shared diagnosis affect them?
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When SPARKs Fly: David and Vell’s Journey to Love
Watch this video interview to learn about David and Vell’s relationship and hear their advice for other autistic adults looking to step into the dating world.
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Focusing on Intervention: The Autism Journey of the Barbera Family
Before she was a behavior analyst, author, and podcaster, Mary Lynch Barbera was a mom trying to find ways to help her son with autism.
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An Autism Diagnosis in Adulthood Leads to a New Career Goal
A few years after being diagnosed with autism in his 30s, one man learned why he has autism. Read about his journey.
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Traveler for Autism: The Story of James Williams
Autistic advocate James Williams travels from city to city explaining autism to audiences. Through the SPARK study, he hopes to help find answers to his own questions.
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Webinar: When Autism and Depression Come Together
View this important recorded webinar on autism and depression presented by a clinician, a researcher, and a social worker with autism.
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Autism and the Risk of Bipolar Disorder
Jonathan stopped talking and sleeping before he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. How common is this diagnosis in people with autism?
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Answering the Questions about Autism in Adulthood
Adults on the autism spectrum live in a world that knows very little about them. With their help, researchers hope to change that.
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