SPARK: A US Cohort of 50,000 Families to Accelerate Autism Research

Neuron. 2018 Feb 7;97(3):488-493. doi: 10.1016/j.neuron.2018.01.015.

Abstract

The Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) has launched SPARKForAutism.org, a dynamic platform that is engaging thousands of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and connecting them to researchers. By making all data accessible, SPARK seeks to increase our understanding of ASD and accelerate new supports and treatments for ASD.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder / epidemiology*
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder / genetics*
  • Biomedical Research
  • Cohort Studies
  • Gene-Environment Interaction
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Humans
  • Patient Selection
  • United States