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SPARK uncovers moderate-effect genes that cause autism

September 6, 2022 pediatrics – psychology,  SPARK for autism

Dr. Robin Kochel leads SPARK, a research study aiming to uncover the causes of autism by studying individuals with autism and their family.

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Members of Dr. Kochel's lab at a SPARK for Autism event
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The future of autism research is now

April 14, 2022 Autism,  pediatrics,  SPARK for autism

Dr. Robin Kochel says that participating in autism research and sharing your voice is key to shaping how we learn about ASD.

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Bridging the gap between clinical research and care: Why the brochure doesn’t cut it

April 2, 2018 Autism Spectrum Disorder,  Dr. Robin Kochel,  Healthcare,  Research,  SPARK for autism

Have you ever wondered how your doctor knows which are the best procedures or treatments to use? It’s because of research. Evidence-based practice means that

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Family finds answers, hope after discovery of rare genetic disorder

March 14, 2018 Autism,  Autism Spectrum Disorder,  Bainbridge-Ropers Syndrome,  Dr. Robin Kochel,  Genetics,  Nicole Blanton,  SPARK for autism

When Della Calder was just one year old, Caitlin Calder noticed troubling issues with her daughter’s early development. “We started seeing signs of autism spectrum

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Families invited to take part in autism research study

April 26, 2017 Autism,  Dr. Robin Kochel,  National Autism Awareness Month,  pediatrics,  SPARK for autism,  Texas Children's Hospital

April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to share insight and resources with the millions of families who are affected by the disorder. Caretakers with

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SPARK provides opportunity to advance research, understanding

November 18, 2016 Autism,  Shannon McKee,  SPARK for autism,  Texas Children's Hospital

When my son, Cason, was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) on his third birthday, we knew it was coming. Our family had sought out

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Blood vessels (magenta) intertwined with metastatic medulloblastoma tumor cells (green) nestled within the protective layers that surround the mouse spinal cord. From the Labs: a closer look at metastatic medulloblastoma

Healthy Habits: A DOC-umentary Series

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