Autism Spectrum News Community Events Calendar

Building Success: Understanding the Complex Nature of Autism

Join Pace University and the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems for a film festival marathon featuring short films respecting autonomy and empowerment of people with disabilities.

The Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs (BIAESN) is delighted to announce the 2019 dates for its annual conference, ABLE Assembly: Arts Better the Lives of Everyone. The ABLE Assembly 2019 will be held April 12–14 at Berklee College of Music in Boston. The ABLE Assembly is an exceptional professional development opportunity in the field of […]

This year at our annual Spring Conference AHA is proud to present: Improving Communication Strategies for Individuals with Autism, featuring keynote speaker Alexander “Alex” Plank. Alex is the creator of the website Wrong Planet and consultant to the television show The Bridge. Alex will present on Autism in the Media. Our other speakers include Jackie […]

With 81 workshop options, 100+ exhibitors, and opportunities for networking and support, you can truly create the conference experience that YOU need. With all content reviewed to be evidence-based and presented by leaders in the autism community, you can be confident that it will be a good use of your valuable time and resources. Here […]

  "A Celebration of Unique People" Registration and Details: upsgala2019.uniquepeopleservices.org Thursday, October 17, 2019 Marina del Rey Caterers 1 Marina Drive, Bronx, NY 10465 Cocktail Hour | 6:30PM-7:30PM     Dinner and Program | 7:30PM – 10:30PM Please RSVP by Friday, October 4, 2019

The morning will include a series of presentations on vocational options and college programs. After lunch a series of workshops will focus on transition to jobs/ vocational schools for students and supporters, one for students interested in college programs, another for parents interested in college.  Information on transition planning and programs as well as a final session on transition issues for the entire group.  The focus will be on practical  and helpful information and ways to access resources and supports and strategies for success.

Join YAI for the 2019 Hudson Valley Autism Conference Hundreds of professionals in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), businesses that employ people on the spectrum, as well as people we support and their families, will be in attendance for an inspiring day of learning. Following this years conference please join us for a networking […]

ROCK ‘N’ BOWL for Autism is an annual, family-friendly, fun-filled fundraising event. Now in its 11th year, the event draws more than 300 participants annually. Through sponsorship, ticket sales, raffles, and peer-to-peer fundraising, event participants have raised funds to help AHA provide services for individuals on the autism spectrum, their families, and the professionals who serve […]

Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a young orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair; along with discovering who you are and the […]