Category Archives: SPARK

SPARK January Webinar – Addressing Autism in Today’s Criminal Justice System

Educational, Events, Seattle Children's Autism Center, SPARK

Hello SPARK Community Partners!

See below for information about registering for SPARK’s January webinar on autism and the criminal justice system.

            SPARK Webinar – Creating a Culture of Prevention: Addressing Autism in Today’s Criminal Justice System

            Leigh Ann Davis, MSSW, MPA & Samantha Crane, JD

            Tuesday, January 23

            9-10am PST

            Click here to register.

Ms. Davis and Ms. Crane will discuss:

·         Individual strategies and system reforms that could increase the safety of individuals with autism when interacting with police and the criminal justice system

·         Ways to reduce unnecessary police interactions, improve access to emergency services, and ensure access to effective communication in emergencies or during police interactions

www.SPARKforAutism.org/UW

Come Participate! Genetics Research and Pirates- What could be better?

Events, Genetics, Rab Lab, Research, Seattle Children's Autism Center, SPARK, Uncategorized

Our Research Team is hosting a PIRATE-THEMED Research Family Fun Day on Saturday, December 2nd!  Families interested in participating in autism genetics research will have the opportunity to complete 1-2 research studies in a single day!

The SPARK and PANGEA studies are exploring genetic differences related to autism.  Families who attend the family fun day will be able to complete online registration and saliva collection for SPARK and/or a blood draw for PANGEA.  There will be food, games, prizes, parking, and childcare available!  To RSVP to this event, please contact the research team at 206-987-7917 or at SCACstudies@seattlechildrens.org.

WHAT: Fun, research participation event for families

WHEN: Saturday, December 2 from 9am to 5pm

WHERE: Seattle Children’s Autism Center, 4909 25th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105

THEME: Pirates and Buried Treasure!

UW/SCAC SPARK Attends 13th Annual Northwest Autism Conference in Richland, WA

Bernier Lab, Seattle Children's Autism Center, SPARK

Last week, our lead SPARK study coordinator, Emily, visited the Tri-Cities for the 13th Annual Northwest Autism Conference.  This two-day conference is hosted for providers, educators, and family members affected by autism.  Presenters covered a range of topics this year including early identification and intervention, adolescence and puberty, and transition skills for adulthood.  This was the SPARK study’s second year as a vendor at this event.  Emily had a table with study materials for families and providers, and she answered questions from attendees about participating in SPARK and about autism research, in general. It was another great conference year!

SPARK June Webinar

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Hello SPARK Community Partners!

See below for information about registering for SPARK’s June webinar featuring Kevin Pelphrey, PhD.  Dr. Pelphrey will discuss his experiences as the father of a daughter and son with autism and how these experiences have shaped his work as a scientist.
Dr. Pelphrey is a neuroscientist whose focus is on discovering the brain basis of autism and neurodevelopmental disorders.  He is a Carbonell Family Professor and director of the Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Institute at George Washington University and Children’s National Health System in Washington, DC and Virginia.  Dr. Pelphrey is working to develop tools based on biology for both the early detection of autism and the development of individually tailored treatments.
As a reminder, these monthly webinars are free to families who are registered with SPARK, and are also free for our Community Partners.
SPARK Webinar — Autism Research from an Autism Dad
Kevin Pelphrey, PhD
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
9-10am PST
Click here to register.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions about the webinar or about SPARK.  I can be reached at 206-987-7917 or by email at emily.fox@seattlechildrens.org

Spark March Webinar

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SPARK hosts free monthly webinars on topics related to autism for families registered with SPARK and for providers in the community.  The March webinar will feature Kathy Koenig, MSN, of the Yale Child Study Center.  Ms. Koenig is the director of Yale’s Initiative for Girls and Women with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and she will be discussing challenges in diagnosis and intervention for girls and women with autism.

March 23, 2017, 9:00-10:00am PST, Register at: bit.ly/asdgirlsandwomen

Click below to view the Flyer!

March Webinar Poster Pacific Time (1)