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Monday, April 13, 2015 - 9:30 AM Forty Years … Then, Now and In the Future Hear their story as told by Clarice and Robert Burkgren of how Autism has impacted their life and that of their daughter, Beth. An informative program to be held at the Hawkins Memorial Library La Porte City, Iowa.
Find out more »Please join the Autism Society of the Quad Cities at the PepsiCo Center on the Augustana College Campus for a family friendly Autism Awareness Walk. For more information, visit their website: http://www.autismqc.org/events.php or see their Facebook page. 2015 ASQC Autism Walk Click to download the Entry Form
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Please join us in Creston for a family friendly and sensory friendly film. Free to those on the spectrum, their families and caregivers! DreamWork's new animated feature film - Home. Click on the link below to see the flier. Sensory Friendly 2015
Find out more »Sunday, April 19 10am-12noon UNI Wellness Center All individuals with autism and their families are invited to enjoy this event free of charge! Children must be accompanied by an adult who must remain in the facility. Please remember to enter at the northeast entrance of the Wellness Center directly into the pool area as the facility is not open to the public at these time and park in the large lot north of the wellness center and UNI Dome. Please…
Find out more »Friday & Saturday, April 24-25, 2015 University of Northern Iowa www.autismandarts.org The Autism and Arts Education Symposium is a 2-day conference that features research, practice and showcase in the arts and autism. The purpose of the symposium is to bring together researchers, practitioners, teachers, therapists and parents who specialize in arts education for children with autism with the purpose of sharing ideas and learning more about the benefits of the arts for children with autism. $75 - Regular registration by…
Find out more »Autism Society of the Quad Cities will sponsor a free workshop on transitions for persons with autism on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities, 3300 River Drive, Moline. The workshop is part of our observance of National Autism Awareness Month in April. Session topics are transition to employment, to education and vocational training, and to housing, Family members and caregivers of persons with autism of any age are invited, as well as persons with autism. Panel members…
Find out more »Saturday April 25th 9am This is a Family and Kid Friendly Event! Join the Council Bluffs Autism Support Group in partnership with Run Iowa for a 5K run and fun walk. Food items for sale, specialty vendors, raffles, face painting, crafts, photo booth, DJ, bounce house, and more! Saturday April 25th 9:00am to 1:00pm College View Elementary School 1225 College Rd, Council Bluffs For more information, to volunteer and to register for the 5K/Run or Fun Walk Visit our website:…
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We are please to share with you that our sister affiliate - Autism Society of Minnesota is hosting their 20th Annual Educational Conference. Many Iowans live within 4-6 hours of the venue. The price varies based upon how many days you are planning to attend. For more information: click Detailed Conference Schedule, which includes three nationally known keynotes and about 30+ breakout sessions, but some of the highlights include: James Coplan, MD - "Something Old, Something New - The Latest in Autism Research" Patrick…
Find out more »Monday & Tuesday, June 22 & 23 - University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA University of Northern Iowa, College of Education Diversity Committee & The Inclusion Connection in partnership with The Institute On Communication And Inclusion At Syracuse University The Institute will educate, motivate, inform and transform. Speakers include: Paula Kluth, Darlene Hanson, Harvey Lavoy, Pascal Cheng, & Tracy Thresher and many more. Paula Kluth is a nationally recognized expert on autism and inclusive…
Find out more »Monday, June 22 8:15am - 3:00pm - Sheraton Hotel, West Des Moines, IA The Autism Society of Iowa & The Iowa DD Council presents the 2nd Annual Autism and Employment Conference. This is a free event, targeted to teens and adults on the autism spectrum who are interested in employment, their family members, employers, case managers, social workers, transition coordinators; high school, college and vocational educators, employment specialists, residential care providers and anyone interested in helping those with autism spectrum disorders in the…
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