SPARK at Stony Brook

11/13/2024

Join us tomorrow, on November 13, 2024, at the Special Education School Fair from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm! The event will take place at the Manhattan Jewish Community Center, 334 Amsterdam Avenue at 76th St, New York, NY 10023. Current and potential SPARK participants are welcome to stop by for assistance with registration or sample collection. Please register using the link below—we hope to see you there!
https://mmjccm.org/programs/special-education-school-fair-family-registration

10/24/2024

On Monday, October 28, 2024 12 p.m. ET, SPARK will host the webinar, "Autism Research 101: How You Can Influence What We Know About Autism." Robin Kochel, Ph.D., will provide a brief overview of regulatory processes that govern research activities, describe different types of studies and how to evaluate whether a research opportunity is right for you, and explain why families’ participation in research is so valuable. Learn more about this topic and register today: https://sparkforautism.org/discover_article/webinar-autism-research-101/

10/19/2024

Join us tomorrow, October 20, 2024, at DDI’s (Developmental Disabilities Institute) Fall Festival Walk in the Park from 10 am to 1 pm! The event will take place at Holtsville Wildlife & Ecology Center, 249 Buckley Rd, Holtsville, NY 11742. Current and potential SPARK participants are welcome to stop by for assistance with registration or sample collection. We hope to see you there!

10/12/2024

Join us tomorrow, October 13, 2024, at Autism Speaks Long Island Walk from 9 am to 12 pm! The event will take place at the Jones Beach Field 5 Playground, Jones Beach Island, NY. Current and potential SPARK participants are welcome to stop by for assistance with registration or sample collection. We hope to see you there!

10/11/2024

Next Sunday, October 20, 2024, the Stony Brook SPARK team will be attending the Family Autism Network Meet and Greet from 3 pm to 5 pm. The event will take place at New Village Recreation Center, 20 Wireless Rd, Centereach, NY 11720. Stop by our table for more information about the Stony Brook Autism Initiative and SPARK program. We hope to see you there!

10/11/2024

Next Sunday, October 20, 2024, the Stony Brook SPARK team will be attending the DDI’s (Developmental Disabilities Institute) Fall Festival Walk in the Park from 10 am to 1 pm. The event will take place at Holtsville Wildlife & Ecology Center, 249 Buckley Rd, Holtsville, NY 11742. Stop by our table for more information about the Stony Brook Autism Initiative and SPARK program. We hope to see you there!

10/11/2024

This Saturday, October 12, 2024, the Stony Brook SPARK team will be attending the Children's Harvest Festival from 1 pm to 4 pm. The event will take place at 45-55 Beach Channel Drive, Far Rockaway, NY 11691. Stop by our table for more information about the Stony Brook Autism Initiative and SPARK program. We hope to see you there!

10/11/2024

This Sunday, October 13, 2024, the Stony Brook SPARK team will be attending Autism Speaks Long Island Walk from 9 am to 12 pm. The event will take place at Jones Beach Field 5 Playground, Jones Beach Island, NY. Stop by our table for more information about the Stony Brook Autism Initiative and SPARK program. We hope to see you there!

09/25/2024

On Thursday, September 26, 2024 12 p.m. ET, SPARK will host the webinar, \"The Role of Medicaid and Medicare for Care Access among Aging Autistic Adults."\ Speakers Lauren Bishop, Ph.D., and Lindsay Shea, Dr. PH., will delve into the intersection of Medicaid, Medicare, and health insurance for aging autistic adults, highlighting critical research findings on coverage disparities and access challenges. Learn more about this topic and register today: https://sparkforautism.org/discover_article/webinar-medicaid-medicare/

06/04/2024

Thank you for attending our first event in NYC, "SPARK in the Community" on June 2, 2024, at St. Philip's Episcopal Church! SPARK is dedicated to increasing awareness about autism in the African American community. As part of our outreach, we are collaborating with churches and community organizations to host educational presentations for families.
Our event was primarily designed for African American families impacted by autism, but we were also delighted to see educators, social workers, and therapists who joined us to learn more. We appreciate your support in spreading the word and for any assistance you can provide in the future. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

05/13/2024

Our SPARK team had an amazing time at Baby Animal Day on Saturday 5/11/24! We shared valuable insights about what we do and who we are, distributed informational materials, and collected 20 contact cards from potential participants interested in joining us. Thank you to everyone who stopped by! Your support fuels our mission to advance autism research and support families affected by ASD.

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04/26/2024

Join a growing community of families, autistic adults, and researchers working to understand autism and improve lives. For more information and assistance with the registration process, please complete the form below!

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