How Autistic Adults Are Changing What We Know About Them
We know very little about autistic people as they age. Adults in the SPARK study are changing that. Find out how.
Learn MoreThe road to adulthood can be interesting, fun, and difficult. But the teen years and transition to adulthood can be even more challenging for autistic teens and young adults. The articles and webinars listed below describe what researchers are learning about this age group — from puberty to education to friendship to finding employment.
Browse Topics A-ZWe know very little about autistic people as they age. Adults in the SPARK study are changing that. Find out how.
Learn MoreIn this recorded webinar, Dr. Eileen Crehan discusses sexuality and relationship education for autistic learners and LGBTQ+ youth.
Learn MoreWhen it comes to autism, the Lee family is often among the first to try a new program.
Learn MoreIn this recorded webinar, Dr. Roger Jou discusses ways of augmenting the social landscape for people of all ages on the spectrum.
Learn MoreIn this recorded webinar, Dr. Gwynette discusses autism and mental health throughout the lifespan.
Learn MoreTeen artist Avery Cormier finds community among youth with autism.
Learn MorePeople with autism have higher rates of depression than others. What treatments are being used with them?
Learn MoreAlthough the road to adulthood can be bumpy for people with autism, Joseph Beno has moved smoothly from high school to employment and owning a car.
Learn MorePeople with autism are four times more likely to experience depression in their lifetimes than others. What are the risks?
Learn MoreWhat challenges do people with autism face in getting an anxiety diagnosis and finding treatments tailored to them? This is part two of a two-part series.
Learn MoreAn extraordinary number of children and adults with autism also have an anxiety disorder. This is part one of a two-part series.
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