Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research for Knowledge (SPARK)

SPARK is an online research partnership designed to advance understanding of the causes of autism and how autism impacts all those affected.
Your family can return saliva samples and complete some medical and family history information about yourself and/or your children.
You will receive a gift card for your participation.
Find the articles and webinars here: https://sparkforautism.org/discover/

Location

Online Only Service

Type of Organization	Nonprofit (501c3)
Categories	Other
Spanish Services Offered?	No
Newsletter?	No
Child Care Available?	No
Age Range	All ages
Disability Categories	Developmental Disability, Intellectual Disability
This organization pertains to all disabilities?	No
This organization pertains to these specific diagnoses	Autism Spectrum Disorder (Pervasive Developmental Disorder), Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Is this a statewide service?	Yes
Website	https://sparkforautism.org/portal/page/spark-igniting-autism-research-improving-lives/
Contact Name
Email Address	info@SPARKforAutism.org
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