SPARK Snapshots: A Window Into the Autism Journey
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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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.
Webinar: Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Don’t miss this recorded webinar in which Eileen Crehan, Ph.D., discusses sexual orientation and gender identity in autism, and provides helpful resources.
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Unmasking the Social Lives of Teens: Do Autistic Teens Hide Aspects of Themselves to Fit in?
Do teens with autism, especially girls, hide aspects of themselves to fit in socially? A study with SPARK participants had some surprising results.
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Webinar: Infant Brain and Behavior Development in Autism
Watch this recorded webinar to learn about the patterns of early brain development in autism and the potential impact of these findings on future research and clinical practice.
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How Baby Siblings Can Bring Insight to Autism
Studying the infant brothers or sisters of children who have autism can shed light on the earliest signs and perhaps lead to earlier screens and interventions for autism.
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COVID-19 and its Impact on Autistic Adults in the SPARK Community
Dr. Wendy Chung shares results from a survey completed by 636 autistic adults in SPARK.
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Motor Challenges are Common in Autism, SPARK Study Confirms
More than 8 in 10 children who have autism have motor issues, according to a large-scale survey. But few receive therapy.
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COVID-19 and its Impact on the SPARK ASD Community
Dr. Wendy Chung shares results from a survey completed by over 8,000 families.
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Webinar: Sex Bias and the Genetics of Autism
In this recorded webinar, learn about recent genetic research that may help explain why more males than females are diagnosed with autism.
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A Risk from Within: Understanding and Treating Self-Injury in Autism
Why do many people with autism hit, bite, or otherwise hurt themselves? What can be done to help?
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