Webinar: Developmental Regression in Autism Spectrum Disorder
In this recorded webinar, Dr. Robin Kochel discusses regression – or skill loss – in children with autism.
Read MoreGet 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.
In this recorded webinar, Dr. Robin Kochel discusses regression – or skill loss – in children with autism.
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Read MoreMary E. McDonald discusses how to prepare children and teens with ASD for adulthood.
Read MoreIn this recorded webinar, autism expert Catherine Lord, Ph.D. discusses interventions and the types of questions parents or adults with ASD should ask doctors and specialists.
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