This collection of articles and webinars provides a wide range of perspectives from researchers, clinicians, and parents on how to guide children with autism to help them find their way in the world. It also provides guidance on how parents can take care of themselves along the way.
In this recorded webinar, Dr. DeQuinzio discusses how parents can promote social and communication skills in young children with autism.
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How can you prepare your child with autism for a dental visit? Read these tips from dentists and SPARK parents.
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In this recorded webinar, Dr. Yineman discusses how to make visits to the dental office more tolerable.
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Since her diagnosis, Vonda better understands how she interacts with the world, interacts with her husband and mother, and how she mothers her three sons.
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Autistic people and their families often face angry stares, judgmental comments, or outright rejection. How does stigma affect them?
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What happens when two psychologists realize their son has autism? The answer may surprise you.
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Take a few minutes for yourself and enjoy this recorded webinar in which Dr. Kristin Pleines helps parents develop a self-care plan and manage stress.
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What’s self-care, and why is it important? Dr. Kristin Pleines answers questions for parents and caregivers of children with autism.
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The Marine Corps helped instill in Rico Winston a strong belief in duty. So when his son was diagnosed with autism, he knew what he must do. He immersed himself in learning about autism, and advocating for research and services to help others like his son.
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Elaine Hamilton spent years helping families of children with disabilities. So when she was asked to publicize SPARK, she decided to go a step further.
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