SPARK Finds New Class of Genes that Cause Autism
A study using SPARK data has uncovered a new class of genes that may expand what we know about autism and the way the brain works.
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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.
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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Why Does Autism Research Take Time?
You have questions about autism. Why don’t we have all the answers already?
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What SPARK Gives Back to Its Participants
In this webinar, Pamela Feliciano, Ph.D. and Kiely Law, M.D., MPH discuss what information SPARK returns and how the program does this. This webinar is 60 minutes long.
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