Webinar: Who’s Afraid of…Sex Education?
In this recorded webinar, Dr. Eileen Crehan discusses sexuality and relationship education for autistic learners and LGBTQ+ youth.
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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.
A Series of Firsts: The Autism Journey of the Lee Family
When it comes to autism, the Lee family is often among the first to try a new program.
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Webinar: The Developing Social Landscape of Adult Autism
In this webinar, which will take place on August 25th, Dr. Roger Jou will discuss ways to improve quality of life across the spectrum and lifespan.
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Webinar: Autism and Mental Health – Co-morbid Conditions Across the Lifespan
In this recorded webinar, Dr. Gwynette discusses autism and mental health throughout the lifespan.
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Teen Advocate Avery Cormier Likes “Making Friends with the World”
Teen artist Avery Cormier finds community among youth with autism.
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The Art and Science of Treating Depression in Autism
People with autism have higher rates of depression than others. What treatments are being used with them?
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Making a Smooth Transition to Adulthood, with Autism
Although 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.
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Diagnosing Depression in People with Autism
People with autism are four times more likely to experience depression in their lifetimes than others. What are the risks?
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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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Diagnosing and Treating Anxiety in People with Autism
What 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.
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