Autism in Middle and Old Age: What Do We Know, What Do We Need to Know?
Research suggests that autistic adults face more health problems than others as they get older. What do we really know about autism in middle and old age?
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This collection of articles, webinars, and SPARK family stories explores the challenges that some people face in receiving quality healthcare.
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Webinar: Health and Quality of Life in Middle-Aged and Older Autistic Adults
In this recorded webinar, Lauren Bishop, Ph.D., discusses research on the health and well-being of autistic people as they age.
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Ten Tips to Prepare Your Child With Autism for the Dentist
How can you prepare your child with autism for a dental visit? Read these tips from dentists and SPARK parents.
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The Challenges and Barriers to Dental Care When You Have Autism
People with autism face challenges with dental care. How can families and dentists help make care easier?
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Webinar: Autism in Dentistry -The Spectrum of an Over-Sensory Environment
In this recorded webinar, Dr. Yineman discusses how to make visits to the dental office more tolerable.
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Webinar: Emotional Health in Autistic Adults and Building Better Supports
In this recorded webinar, Dr. Gotham shares updates from her research on factors that contribute to depression in autistic adults and improving support systems.
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Webinar: Surveying the Landscape of Autism Intervention Practices Across the U.S.
In this recorded webinar, Matthew Lerner, Ph.D., discusses what autism service providers are doing and what they believe are the most effective services.
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Working to Prevent Suicide in Youth with Autism
Could doctors identify autistic youth who are thinking about suicide, before a crisis occurs? Learn what researchers are doing now to help prevent suicide.
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Building Connections in Black Communities: Faith, Autism, Health Care, and Research
Religious leaders play an important role in the Black community. That is why they also can help in the effort to reduce racial disparities in health care and autism research, some say.
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Webinar: Timing of the Diagnosis of Autism in African American Children
In this recorded webinar, Dr. John Constantino talks about his research into the disparities in the timing of autism diagnoses.
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