Bobby Durbin Finds Community, Challenges Expectations
Bobby's family included him in everything since childhood, helping others to understand his autism. Now 35, he's a big part of his community.
Learn MoreSince 2016, hundreds of thousands of people throughout the U.S. have joined SPARK. Many have shared their autism and research journeys with us. These family stories are about everyday life, triumphs, challenges, and why finding answers through SPARK’s autism research is important.
Browse Topics A-ZBobby's family included him in everything since childhood, helping others to understand his autism. Now 35, he's a big part of his community.
Learn MoreNataly Cuzcu’s twin daughters were 11 months old when she first noticed that their development seemed to be moving backward.
Learn MoreCaitlin and Chad Calder long suspected that their daughter Della had autism. But they didn’t get an official diagnosis until they learned she had a change in the ASXL3 gene.
Learn MoreCarrie is one of the first SPARK participants to get a genetic result. Her mother, Lynn, says everything has changed and nothing has changed.
Learn MoreA parent uses SPARK resources to help her son during a challenging time at school.
Learn MoreThe SCN2A gene has traditionally been linked to early-onset epilepsy. But new research suggests it might account for roughly 1 in 333 cases of autism.
Learn MoreTesting new therapies for autism can be a challenge. Psychiatrist Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele reviews available treatments, outlines some promising options on the horizon and describes how to get involved in research.
Learn MoreKevin Pelphrey, director of the Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Institute at George Washington University, reflects on how having two children with autism has shaped his scientific career.
Learn MoreJohn Smigle says that participating in typical activities, like boy scouts and baseball, has helped his son Christopher, who has autism, develop social skills.
Learn MoreDiscovering their son’s genetic diagnosis helps one family in many ways.
Learn MoreAmy Gravino was recently asked to take part in the SPARK online research partnership, and was both excited and apprehensive to hear about the study’s purpose and intended goals.
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