SPARK is an autism research study and a growing community of autistic individuals, their families,
Is Autism Different In Girls?
Researchers have noticed differences in the symptoms/delays experienced by girls versus boys, which can impact proper diagnosis of autism in girls.
Is Autism Different In Girls?
Researchers have noticed differences in the symptoms/delays experienced by girls versus boys, which can impact proper diagnosis of autism in girls.
What Should You Do If You Think Your Child Has Autism?
1 in 44 children has autism, according to U.S. health officials. The path to an autism evaluation and diagnosis can be long and winding, especially if you don’t know the way.
Getting An Autism Diagnosis In Adulthood
About half of autistic adults were diagnosed when they were in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. Getting an autism diagnosis in adulthood led to a new understanding of themselves.
Autistic People More Likely To Identify As LGBTQ
A higher percentage of autistic people identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ) than the general population, according to research studies.
The Importance Of Racial And Ethnic Diversity In Autism Research
If we can increase representation from racially and ethnically diverse families, then we are better able to answer the question of what causes autism across different groups of people.
The Stigma Of Autism: When Everyone Is Staring At You
Many societies view autism as a source of disappointment or shame. This social stigma may keep families from seeking a diagnosis and services for their children.