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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What do we know about autism in infancy, early childhood, and in the teen years? This collection provides insights from the community and researchers about development during those crucial years.
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Webinar: Infant Visual Brain Development in Autism
In this recorded webinar, Dr. Girault presents an overview of what we know about brain development in autism during infancy.
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Parenting in a Pandemic: A Journey to Autism Diagnosis and Advocacy
In the early months of the pandemic, Marc and Cristina noticed that something was different about their baby. How would they find their way to an autism diagnosis and services?
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What Role Does the Environment Play in Autism?
Most scientists agree that both our genes and the environment contribute to autism, but what exactly do they mean by the environment? And how might these factors combine to affect a developing baby?
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Finding Answers for a Daughter’s Autism through Research
Heather Bensch knew her daughter was different since infancy. Twenty years later, SPARK told her it had discovered why.
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Webinar: Developmental Regression in Autism Spectrum Disorder
In this recorded webinar, Dr. Robin Kochel discusses regression – or skill loss – in children with autism.
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First a Cleft Lip, then Autism
More than three years after a genetic diagnosis, Brody Eidam has surpassed doctor’s expectations. But he and his family still face lots of challenges.
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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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Autism As You Age
In this Facebook Live discussion, Dr. Catherine Lord, a licensed clinical psychologist, discusses how autism evaluations and supports change as individuals with autism get older. She also discusses the value of an autism diagnosis. This discussion is 30 minutes long.
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