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Click here to register and for more information! The Autism Society of Iowa is holding its 34th Annual Silent and Live Auction to raise money for those affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders in the state of Iowa. This annual event includes many wonderful items up for bid including tickets to local events, autographed sports items, handmade quilts and gift baskets. The silent auction preview will begin at 6pm with the live auction beginning at 7pm. If you are…
Find out more »Join us at the 13th Annual Autism Advocacy & Acceptance “Day on the Hill” event at the Iowa State Capitol on Thursday, March 2, on the First Floor West Wing. Click here to register!
Find out more »University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital Autism Center, Hawk IDDRC, & Autism Society Iowa (ASI) are hosting a 1- day virtual conference on Friday, March 3, 2023, focusing on profound autism. Agenda 9:00 am - Welcome - Dr. Todd Kopelman9:05 am - What exactly is profound autism, and why is the new definition needed? Judith Ursitti, co-founder of the Profound Autism Alliance, will share research and information to create a broader understanding of this new term and will also…
Find out more »Click here to register! Register today for the "What is Residential Care?" Lunch and Learn being held on Wednesday, April 5, at noon via Zoom. Zoom links will be emailed to registrants prior to event. Presenters – Emily Linn, Supported Community Living Homes Team Manager for Childserve Taylor Aukes – Community Services Director for Balance Autism Emily will speak on children’s services and Taylor on adult services. Objectives: What are the different types of residential care homes, such as HCBS,…
Find out more »Register today for the 3rd Annual Pool Tournament to benefit Autism Society of Iowa! For information and to register, click here.
Find out more »Click here to register! Register today for the "Transitioning From High School" Lunch and Learn being held on Wednesday, April 12, at noon via Zoom. Zoom links will be emailed to registrants prior to event. Presenter, Mari Brown, ASK Resource Center Mari Brown (recently changed from Reynolds) is the Data Coordinator and Transition Iowa Project Coordinator for ASK Resource Center. She has a B.A. degree from Grand View College and has worked for ASK Resource Center since 2002. Most of…
Find out more »Click here to register! Register today for the "Sleep and Autism" Lunch and Learn being held on Wednesday, April 19, at noon via Zoom. Presenters – Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller, M.D. and Todd Kopelman, Ph.D. Dr. Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller is an OB-Gyn and integrative physician and the parent of an adult son with autism. She splits her time between Iowa and Arizona seeing patients in person and via telehealth." Dr. Todd Kopelman is a psychologist at The University of Iowa…
Find out more »Click here to register! Register today for the "How Does Sensory Input Impact Someone with Autism?" Lunch and Learn being held on Wednesday, April 26, at noon via Zoom. Panel of Adults with Autism – Tyler Leech, Abby Niederhauser, Joel Wesselink, Marie Ugorek, and Brian Johnson, facilitated by Sue Askeland Objectives: To learn from those living with Autism how they are impacted by sensory input Learn about coping mechanisms that the panelists use for sensory input. Learn about the Autism…
Find out more »Click here to register! Join us on October 22 for a Drive Thru Fall Event in the Valley Community Center Parking Lot in West Des Moines. Designed for those with Autism and other special needs to enjoy from the safety of their vehicles! Free entry to drive thru! Goody bags will be passed out to the first 100 registered participants.
Find out more »Click here to register! Register today for the 2023 Autism Society of Iowa Fall Conference being held on Friday, October 27, 2023, at the Sheraton Hotel- West Des Moines. Conference Agenda 9:00 a.m. – Welcome 9:05 a.m. – Challenging Behavior in Autism: Evidence-based Approaches and Recent Research with Matthew O’Brien, PhD, BCBA-D 10:30 a.m. – Break and Resource Fair Opens 10:45 a.m. – Living with Autism - Panel of Adults Facilitated by Sue Askeland, MA, CCC-SLP with Leo Bird,…
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