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sparkforautism.bsky.social @sparkforautism.bsky.social · 3d

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

sparkforautism.bsky.social @sparkforautism.bsky.social · 11d

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!
More info 👇

sparkforautism.bsky.social @sparkforautism.bsky.social · 24d

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/

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sparkforautism.bsky.social @sparkforautism.bsky.social · 16d

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 👈

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sparkforautism.bsky.social @sparkforautism.bsky.social · 16d

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. 🫶

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

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sparkforautism.bsky.social @sparkforautism.bsky.social · 24d

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/

sparkforautism.bsky.social @sparkforautism.bsky.social · 24d

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/

sparkforautism.bsky.social @sparkforautism.bsky.social · Sep 22

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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sparkforautism.bsky.social @sparkforautism.bsky.social · Sep 13

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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sparkforautism.bsky.social @sparkforautism.bsky.social · Sep 10

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

sparkforautism.bsky.social @sparkforautism.bsky.social · Sep 10

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...

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sparkforautism.bsky.social @sparkforautism.bsky.social · Aug 29

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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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.

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sparkforautism.bsky.social @sparkforautism.bsky.social · Aug 27

🗣 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.

sparkforautism.bsky.social @sparkforautism.bsky.social · Aug 14

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

sparkforautism.bsky.social @sparkforautism.bsky.social · Aug 22

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

sparkforautism.bsky.social @sparkforautism.bsky.social · Aug 14

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!

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sparkforautism.bsky.social @sparkforautism.bsky.social · Aug 14

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

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