Join us for November's webinar: Gene-Environment Interaction in Autism-Cells, Populations, and Stakeholders with Heather E. Volk, Ph.D., M.P.H., on Tuesday, November 18th at 1-2:00pm EST
Register via Zoom: bit.ly/4oskdh2
Join & RSVP via FB Live: www.facebook.com/share/1Czarh...

This SPARK Research Match report explores self-reported masking in sexual minority and heterosexual autistic adults.
🔎📋 Explore the full summary report here: bit.ly/3Wwby0Q

Tomorrow's webinar has a ton of interest! If you're available tomorrow at 1pm EST, you can join live! Otherwise, the recording will be available on our website, our social channels, and our YouTube!
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We couldn't do this important research without the contributions of thousands of incredible families, like this one. Learn more on our website: SPARKforAutism.org 👈

Raising 3 Kids with Autism: Why This Mom Joined the SPARK Research Study Raising three kids with autism in rural Mississippi isn't easy. For Ayesha, SPARK provided answers, hope, and connection. Through SPARK, she received genetic insights, opportunities to participate in research from home, and most importantly, the feeling that she wasn't alone. SPARK is the largest autism study ever, with over 400,000 participants. Families who join are helping researchers uncover the genetic links to autism, paving the way for better services, treatments, and understanding. Learn more and sign up today: SPARKforAutism.org

Raising three kids with autism in rural Mississippi isn't easy. For Ayesha, SPARK provided answers, hope, and connection. Through SPARK, she received genetic insights, opportunities to participate in research from home, and most importantly — the feeling that she wasn't alone. 🫶

Join us for October's webinar! Here's the scoop:

🗣️ The Numbers Behind Autism — Unpacking Prevalence, Trends, and Understanding of Heterogeneity
🗓️ Thursday, October 23rd
🕐 1:00-2:00pm EST
Register - Zoom: http://bit.ly/4nRtpeI
RSVP - Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CjA2WyXsi/

Join us for October's webinar! Here's the scoop:

🗣️ The Numbers Behind Autism — Unpacking Prevalence, Trends, and Understanding of Heterogeneity
🗓️ Thursday, October 23rd
🕐 1:00-2:00pm EST
Register via Zoom: http://bit.ly/4nRtpeI
RSVP via Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CjA2WyXsi/

SPARK's website is FULL of incredible scientific content! If you haven't already, spend some time exploring the history of autism research, and learn about the SPARK autism research study here: bit.ly/SPARK-Autism... 👈

🔎✨ Find our full website here: www.SPARKforAutism.org

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Have questions about autism and want science-backed answers? Look no further! 💡✨

SPARK compiled answers to the most commonly asked questions about autism based on published scientific research. Tap through this post or find the full article here: bit.ly/SPARK-Autism...

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*As always, if you are unable to join us live, the recording will be available on our website, YouTube, and social channels.

Join us for September's upcoming webinar! 👀
Details—
🗣️ Safety in Mind-Elopement Behavior in Autistic Children
with Dr. Silvia Pereira-Smith
🗓️ Wednesday, September 24th
🕑 2:00-3:00pm EST
🔗 Zoom: bit.ly/3VbwLfF
🔗 Facebook Live: www.facebook.com/share/1CeoTr...

The Little Known World of Autistic Women - SPARK for Autism A researcher wanted to peek inside the little known world of autistic women, who are rarely studied. Some of what she found alarmed her.

Discover SPARK—

Read our latest article: 'The Little Known World of Autistic Women'
🔎 A researcher wanted to peek inside the little known world of autistic women, who are rarely studied. Some of what she found alarmed her.
🔗 bit.ly/4naKcso

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🗣 TOMORROW 🗣
You can still register to join us live tomorrow!
*If you aren't able to make it tomorrow, Aug 28th at 12:00pm EST, the recording will be available on our platforms once it concludes.

When a mother and her autistic son sent DNA samples to the SPARK study, they had no reason to suspect that they would both get genetic news.

Full story here: bit.ly/462VbhE

RSVP & join via FB Live: www.facebook.com/share/1DwGA2...
*As always, if you are unable to make it live, the recording will be available for future viewing across all our platforms!

Join us for August's webinar—
📌 Calm and Connected Care-Digital Tools Transforming Autism Support
🗣️ with Heather Nuske, Ph.D.
🗓️🕛 Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 12:00pm EST
Register & join via Zoom: bit.ly/3HwQraF

Autistic students are less likely to receive sex education in school. Advocates say that puts them at risk for abuse and other problems.

➡️ Read the full article here: bit.ly/4mbcuCQ

A father spent years looking for ways to help his autistic son. That search led him to SPARK.

Read the full story here: bit.ly/4fh6iGY

New Study Reveals Subclasses of Autism by Linking Traits to Genetics New Study Reveals Subclasses of Autism by Linking Traits to Genetics on Simons Foundation

#FlatironCCB scientists Natalie Sauerwald, Olga Troyanskaya and colleagues leveraged @sparkforautism.bsky.social data to reveal four distinct groups that link autism-related traits with underlying genetics. Read more: www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/07/09/n... #science #biology #autismresearch

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A new study from Princeton and @flatironinstitute.org researchers uses @sparkforautism.bsky.social data to reveal four distinct subclasses of autism. The work could open the door for more precise diagnoses and personalized support: www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/07/09/n... #science #FlatironCCB