SPARK for Autism

The road to adulthood begins for many teens when they graduate from high school and move on to a first job or college. But for people with autism, leaving high school is a more monumental step. 📝 Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3C7diEF

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Have an interest in autism & special interests? Check out a recent SPARK Research Match Study Report— 📌 The How Rather than the What: A Qualitative Analysis of Modalities and Caregiver Descriptions of Special Interests in Autistic Youth 📌 Researchers surveyed parents and guardians of autistic youth about their children’s special interests. Most autistic youth have an intense interest in an object, topic, or activity. Researchers wanted to learn the different ways that youth engage in their interests, and whether caregivers viewed these ways as helpful or not helpful. 🔗 ➡️ Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/48gdoI5

Our October webinar is coming up soon! Join us in just one week for 'Autism Research 101: How You Can Influence What We Know About Autism w/ Robin Kochel, Ph.D. 🔗 Register and attend via Zoom: https://bit.ly/3TZAYmG 🔗 RSVP and attend via Facebook Live: https://lnkd.in/e2QSwMC2

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we want to remind you that SPARKforAutism.org is full of mental health & autism content. It's important to keep the lines open to discuss mental health, break the stigma, and learn ways to help one another through difficult times. We're with you. #SPARKStrong❤️🧡💛 1️⃣🔗 https://bit.ly/4eQxnPI 2️⃣🔗 https://bit.ly/3zgpT90 3️⃣🔗 https://bit.ly/3yxfvni 4️⃣🔗 https://bit.ly/3dy6C8w *Search 'Mental Health' on www.SPARKforAutism.org to find even more related content!

This month's webinar - on deck! Join us on... 📌 Monday, October 28th | 12pm EST 📌 Autism Research 101: How You Can Influence What We Know About Autism 🗣️ with Robin Kochel, Ph.D. 🔗 Register and attend via Zoom: https://bit.ly/3TZAYmG 🔗 RSVP and attend via Facebook Live: https://lnkd.in/e2QSwMC2

🗣️ All Autistic Voices Should Be Heard 🗣️ Autism doesn’t have just one face. Autism has many faces. That’s why autism research needs you to participate. Hear from one of our wonderful SPARK families — The Iges! ❤️🧡💛

Some people with autism struggle to manage emotions that may become so intense they cause a meltdown. Read more: https://bit.ly/3KUjqRT

Be sure to join us in two days - Thursday, Sept 26th! 👇 *If you aren't able to make it live - not to worry! All SPARK webinars are recorded and shared on social media and our YouTube channel. ❤

Join us for our next webinar — 📌 Medi-What? The Role of Medicaid and Medicare for Care Access among Aging Autistic Adults 📅 Thursday, September 26 @ 12 p.m. ET 💻 Register via Zoom: https://bit.ly/4e1KqxM *If you can't make it live, don't worry — this event will be recorded!