Click Here to register! Join us for the 15th Annual Autism Advocacy & Acceptance “Day on the Hill” event at the Iowa State Capitol on Thursday, January 16, 2025, on the First Floor West Wing. 8:00 a.m. - Registration Begins 9:00 a.m. - Rally 10:30 a.m. - Photo on the steps 10:45 a.m. - Advocacy […]
Click here to register! Join us for a FREE sensory-friendly showing of 'Frozen'! Thanks to the generous support of the BWA Foundation, each attendee will also receive a free small popcorn and medium drink!
Join us Saturday, February 22 for a sensory-friendly Valentine's Dance with a live DJ, refreshments, and photo ops! Lights will be turned up, sounds turned down, and sensory spaces available. $10 per participant OR $40 per family (families of 4 or more). All participants must be accompanied by a family member or caretaker. Click Here […]
Join us Saturday, March 1st, from 6:00-8:00 PM for this sensory friendly swimming event brought to you by the Siouxland Autism Support Group! $3 per person or $10 for the whole family! Each participant must be accompanied by a family member/caregiver. Click Here to Register!
Autism Society of Iowa (ASI), ChildServe, and Meadowlark Psychiatric Services are hosting a 1- day virtual conference from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025, entitled, Turning Setbacks into Stepping Stones for Those with Autism. CEU's available. Register today by clicking here! Agenda 9:00 a.m. – Announcements 9:05 a.m. – Thriving in […]
Join us Sunday, March 23, at 3:00 PM for an Autism Advocacy Day at the Iowa Wild! For each $20 ticket sold, $5 will go directly to Autism Society of Iowa and TravelingWiki Foundation to continue our work for the Autism Community! Sensory Spaces will be available: Click Here for More Info Check out this […]
Register today to learn more about the EXPLORE and UI REACH programs! ~Presented by Michael Petkewec- Program Specialist, Recruitment Come and EXPLORE post-high school options like employment, trades training, community college, and university enrollment. Students of all ability levels (ages 14-21) can join this journey toward self-advocacy and self-determination. While enrolled, students develop an action plan based […]
April 2025 Lunch & Learn Series "Toilet Training: Tips, Tricks, and Evidence-Based Implementation" Presented by: Samantha Cermak, Suzanne Richards, and Maggie Barsetti Click Here to Register! Objectives: List the pre-requisite skills to evaluate prior to implementing toilet training. Recall toilet training implementation strategies to increase success. Identify evidence-based practices within toilet training research. Understand […]
April 2025 Lunch & Learn Series "EXPLORE: Experiential Exploration of Postsecondary Learning Options, Resources, and Employment" Presented by: Katie Abrams, PhD. Transition Coordinator at UI REACH Click Here to Register! Objectives: EXPLORE post-high school options like employment, trades training, community college, and university enrollment. While enrolled, students develop an action plan based […]
April 2025 Lunch & Learn Series "Smiles for All: Effective Oral Care for Individuals with Special Health Care Needs" Presented by: Leonardo Marchini, DDS, MSD, Ph.D Click Here to Register! Objectives: After the presentation, learners should be able to: • Describe behavioral challenges and effective communication techniques for oral care in individuals […]