Register today for a virtual watch party of the documentary, “Swim Team”, on April 15, at 7:00 p.m. Following the screening, join the live conversation with filmmaker, Lara Stolman. Brought to you by ASK Resource Center, Iowa DD Council and Autism Society of Iowa. Click here to register.
Find out more »To register, click here. For a printable event flyer, click here. Pool Tournament to Benefit the Autism Society of Iowa At 9 Ball Singles Tournament, Race to 3 Date: April 18, 2021 1:00 – Registration and Rules Meeting 2:00 – Play Begins $10.00 Registration Fee Winner receives ½ of Registration Fee Questions? Please call or text Jeremy Davis at 712-269-8889 Come and Enjoy the Taco Bar! $1.00 from every blue signature drink sold benefits:
Find out more »To register for this lunch and learn, click here. This lunch and learn will focus on recognizing depression and anxiety in individuals with autism spectrum disorder and will also highlight the experience(s) of women with autistic traits who were interviewed about their depression and shared their personal stories. Mikle South is Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Brigham Young University. He received a BA from Yale University followed by a PhD in Child Clinical Psychology at the University of Utah,…
Find out more »To register for this lunch and learn, click here. Although intellectual disability is common among people with autism, some have a very high IQ. Individuals with autism and a very high IQ are sometimes called "twice-exceptional" or 2e. For some symptoms, a higher IQ is associated with fewer problems. In other areas, the opposite is true. By partnering with the Belin-Blank Center at the University of Iowa and reviewing the records of over 1,000 gifted individuals, we were able…
Find out more »Join the Au-Some 54 Day Challenge! This is a virtual event. We challenge you to walk, ride, swim or run for 54 days beginning on July 5! Or pick your own activity and track your miles! Participate alone or create a team with family and friends, taking the Challenge from ANYWHERE! Log your miles and see how far you can go! 1 in 54 children are diagnosed with autism, so please join us this summer to walk, ride or run…
Find out more »To register for this conference, click here. The Autism Society of Iowa and Iowa DD Council are sponsoring a virtual conference via Zoom on Autism & Employment for those on the autism spectrum who are interested in employment, family members, employers, human resource managers, case managers, social workers and anyone interested in helping those with ASD in the work place. This conference is free to those on the autism spectrum. Agenda 9:00 – Welcome 9:05 – 10:05 –…
Find out more »To view auction items and register to bid, click here. The 33rd annual Autism Society of Iowa Online Benefit Auction will be held Thursday, November 4, through Friday, November 5, 2021, via CharityAuctionsToday.com.
Find out more »2021 Autism Society of Iowa Fall Educational Conference Virtual via Zoom Featuring Keynote Speaker Mikle South, Ph.D To register, click here. Autism Society of Iowa 2021 Fall Conference 9:00 a.m. – Introductions 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. –"New things, new people, new places: looking for the origins of anxiety in autism." presented by Mikle South, Ph.D. 10:15 a.m. – Break 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. – Autism Panel – Panel of Adults with Autism Share Their Stories 11:45 – 12:30 a.m.…
Find out more »To register to be an exhibitor or a sponsor, click here. Autism Society of Iowa is offering registration for service providers to participate in our Virtual Information and Resource Fair, which will be held during our virtual annual conference on Friday, November 5, 2021. The exhibitor and sponsorship levels are below. $75- Virtual Exhibitor Benefits: Logo and link to your website on all conference marketing materials and on our website and newsletter. Acknowledgement through social media prior to…
Find out more »Click here to register! Due to COVID-19 restrictions and for the safety of our members, attendees, and staff, the 12th Annual Autism Advocacy and Acceptance Day will be held virtually via Zoom on Thursday, January 20, from 11 am – 12:30 pm. This will replace our annual Day on the Hill event at the Iowa State Capitol.
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