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With March underway, we're excited to announce this month's webinar! πŸ—£βœ¨

What: How Many "Autisms" Are There? Grouping Traits to Reveal Different Genetic Programs with Natalie Sauerwald, Ph.D.
When: Wed, March 25th β€” 12:00pm-1:00pm EST
Zoom: bit.ly/4baz8H8
FB Live: www.facebook.com/share/18XY7Y...

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Join us live today! Or find the recording of today's webinar on each of our social media pages, our YouTube channel, and our website.

See you all soon! ❀️

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The Henrys got genetic news about their son from the SPARK autism study. But that didn’t end their research journey.

Read their full story here: https://bit.ly/4rKfUPJ

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Join us on Facebook Live: www.facebook.com/share/1G34Mx...

*As always, this webinar will be recorded and shared across SPARK's platforms & website after it concludes live!
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Join us for some essential viewing β€” this month's SPARK webinar! ✨
What: Awareness to Action - Combating Autism Disparities in Black Communities
Who: Natasha Nelson of Supernova Parenting
When: Wednesday, February 25th at 12:00 pm EST
Join us via Zoom: bit.ly/4kvElxy
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Join us for the first webinar of the year!
Strategies for Caregivers to Support Emotion Regulation
DATE: Thursday, January 29th, 2026
TIME: 12:00-1:00pm EST
SPEAKER: Rebecca C. Shaffer, Psy.D., HSPP

πŸ‘‰πŸ”— FB Register here to join via Zoom: bit.ly/4aQzbtj
πŸ‘‰πŸ”— FB Live: lnkd.in/ebj89xtu

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We hope everyone is thoroughly enjoying the holiday season. Sending love from SPARK! ❀️

🎨 Original artwork by: Alicia S., Autistic Adult in SPARK

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Twins Kira and Aliya share many things: a bright smile, a love of art, and a strong resemblance to each other. The 10-year-olds also share the same condition: severe autism.

πŸ‘‰πŸ”— Read the full story: bit.ly/3Kz3MRr

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With December already underway, we would like to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season filled with love, acceptance, and community.

Season's Greetings to you all! ❀️

🎨 Original artwork by: Alicia S., Autistic Adult in SPARK

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Happy Thanksgiving! Be safe, eat well, and let the special people in your life know how much you love them! 🫢

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Many things changed for Braxton Webb in his 30s. He learned he has autism and began working with autistic children. Now he’s raising two sons, one with autism and one with ADHD. Follow his journey.

Read more here: bit.ly/4oRmTF2 πŸ‘ˆβœ¨

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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...

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

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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 πŸ‘‡

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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 πŸ‘ˆ

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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 β€” the feeling that she wasn't alone. 🫢

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

πŸ—£οΈ The Numbers Behind Autism β€” Unpacking Prevalence, Trends, and Understanding of Heterogeneity
πŸ—“οΈ Thursday, October 23rd
πŸ• 1:00-2:00pm EST
Register - Zoom: http://bit.ly/4nRtpeI
RSVP - Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CjA2WyXsi/

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

πŸ—£οΈ The Numbers Behind Autism β€” Unpacking Prevalence, Trends, and Understanding of Heterogeneity
πŸ—“οΈ Thursday, October 23rd
πŸ• 1:00-2:00pm EST
Register via Zoom: http://bit.ly/4nRtpeI
RSVP via Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CjA2WyXsi/

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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... πŸ‘ˆ

πŸ”Žβœ¨ Find our full website here: www.SPARKforAutism.org

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Have questions about autism and want science-backed answers? Look no further! πŸ’‘βœ¨

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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