Autism Events & Webinars

Upcoming Events

Diversifying the Autism Research Workforce Conference

Funded by the National Institute of Mental Health

June 1 - 2, 2023

Webinar on Addressing Sexual Assault Against People with Disabilities

Administration for Community Living

June 14, 2023; 3:30 p.m. ET

African American Conference on Disabilities

Direct Advocacy and Resource Center

June 16, 2023

Genomics for the well-being of autistic people: challenges and recommendations

Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health (AIR-P), Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)

June 20, 2023, 4:00 p.m. ET

ICDR Lunch & Learn Webinar Series: Emergency Preparedness and the Impact of Climate Change on People with Disabilities

Interagency Committee on Disability Research (ICDR)

June 21, 2023, 12:00 p.m. ET

5th Annual Synchrony Symposia

The Brain Foundation

October 20 - 22, 2023

OCALICON

OCALI

November 14 - 17, 2023

Past Events

Exploring the Brain: Autism Experts Share Their Insights

Kennedy Krieger Institute

May 23, 2023; 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. ET

Sound Sensitivity in Autistic Adults: Clinical Manifestations and Correlates

Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)

May 16, 2023; 4:30 p.m ET

Autism SIG Round Table on Leadership and Mentorship

Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)

May 8, 2023; 4:30 p.m. ET

INSAR 2023 Annual Meeting

The International Society for Autism Research (INSAR)

May 3 - 6, 2023

Suffering in Silence: Suicidality in Neurodiverse Communities of Color

University of Pittsburgh Autism Center of Excellence

April 28, 2023; 12:00 p.m. ET

Ableism in Medicine and Clinical Research Workshop

National Institutes of Health

April 27 - 28, 2023

Including Disability Global Summit

University of Maryland

April 25 - 27, 2023

A First Look at the 2023 IACC Strategic Plan

Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)

April 26, 2023; 2:00 p.m. ET

Identifying Early Brain Markers in Infancy in Autism and Associated Developmental Disabilities

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)

April 20, 2023; 1:00 p.m. ET

Focusing on Aspects of Childhood Disability and Childhood SSI (Part 1)

Social Security Administration

April 19, 2021; 1:00 p.m.

Canadian Autism Leadership Summit

Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorder Alliance (CASDA)

April 17-19, 2023

Leadership and Mentorship Through the Eyes of a Self-Advocate

Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)

April 18, 2023; 4:00 p.m. ET

Autism Awareness Month Art Event Poster with pictures of David Downes, Sheila Benedis, Jeremy Sicile-Kira, Ronaldo Byrd

Sponsored by OARC

NIMH/OARC Special Event for Autism Awareness Month - A Portrait of Autism: Artists and Their Works

Office of Autism Research Coordination (OARC)

April 14, 2023; 2:00 p.m. ET

Second Annual MN Autism Resource Symposium

Government of Minnesota

April 12, 2023; 9:30 a.m.

American Indian/Alaska Native Parents of Children with Autism Panel

Indian Health Service (IHS)

April 12, 2023; 12:00 p.m. ET

Neurodiversity at Work

Kennedy Krieger Institute

March 22–24, 2023

March Lunch & Learn Webinar: COVID-19 Data on Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Interagency Committee on Disability Research (ICDR)

March 22, 2023; 12:00 p.m. ET

Preliminary Findings from GI Wanna Talk about Autism - A Mixed-Methods, Participatory Study of Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Autistic Adults

Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health (AIR-P), Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)

March 21, 2023; 4:00 p.m. ET

Evidence-based approaches to support the executive functioning of autistic students

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network

March 1, 2023; 12:00 p.m. ET

National Pathways to Early Intervention and Support

Autism Speaks

March 1, 2023; 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET

Housing and Services Resource Center (HSRC) Webinar on Transportation and Housing Stability

Administration for Community Living

February 27, 2023; 1:00 p.m. ET

Exploring Disability and Rehabilitation Federal Funding

Interagency Committee on Disability Research (ICDR)

February 21, 2023; 12:00 p.m. ET

The Autism Society of America's Vaccine Education Initiative: Connect and Protect

Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health (AIR-P), Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)

February 21, 2023; 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET

National Council on Disability Quarterly Meeting

National Council on Disability

February 16, 2023; 12:00 p.m. ET

Understanding executive functioning differences among autistic students with and without co-occurring ADHD

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network

February 15, 2023; 12:00 p.m. ET

The Resurgence And Rebranding Of Facilitated Communication And Why You Should Care

Drexel University

February 2 and 9, 2023; 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ET

Minimally Verbal/Non-Speaking Individuals with Autism: Research Directions for Interventions to Promote Language and Communication | Watch Day 1 | Watch Day 2

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

January 24-25, 2023

Claims Data as a Big Data Tool for Autism Research Focused on Physical Health

Association of University Centers on Disabilities, Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health

January 19, 2023; 4:00 p.m. ET

Environmental Health and Gene-Environment in Relation to Autism

Association of University Centers on Disabilities, Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health

December 20, 2022, 4:00 p.m. ET

The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center

The Role of 988 in Supporting People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)

Hosted by The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center; the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA); and The Arc of the United States

December 14, 2022; 3:00 p.m. ET

National Council on Disability Quarterly Business Meeting

National Council on Disability

December 8, 2022; 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET

2022 DEIA Summit: A Whole-of-Government Approach to Disability Employment

U.S. Office of Personnel Management

December 6-8, 2022; 9:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. ET

Family Navigator Program: Parent Support Group

UC Davis Mind Institute

December 2, 2022; 12:00 p.m. ET
November 4, 2022; 12:00 p.m. ET
October 7, 2022; 12:00 p.m. ET

Autism Friendly Inclusion: National Capital

Autism Speaks

November 30, 2022; 12:00 p.m. ET

Being Invited In: Understanding and Respecting Native Disability Culture

Administration for Community Living

November 29, 2022; 3:00 p.m. ET

AUCD 2022 Conference: Health Equity

Association of University Center on Disabilities

November 13 – 16, 2022

Webinar: Emotional Health in Autistic Adults and Building Better Supports

SPARK

November 15, 2022; 12:00 p.m. ET

Business Practices and Soft Skills that Lead to Employment Successes

Organization for Autism Research

November 10, 2022; 11:00 a.m. ET

The Role of Minority Stress for Autistic People's Health

Association of University Centers on Disabilities, Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health

November 8, 2022, 4:00 p.m. ET

Using Population Data to Inform Autism Policy

Texas Center for Disability Studies

November 7, 2022

Understanding the Intersection of Reproductive Rights and Disability Rights: Unpacking the Topics

The Policy Impact Project

November 2, 2022; 12:00 p.m.

Stanford Neurodiversity Summit

Stanford Medicine

October 23-25, 2022

Evaluating the Use of Flexible Seating for Neurotypical and Neurodivergent Children

Association of University Centers on Disabilities, Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health

October 18, 2022, 4:00 p.m. ET

Talks and Entertainment: Temple Grandin (In-Person and Virtual)

Sixth & I

October 11, 2022; 7:00 p.m. ET

Irreducible Subjects: Disability and Genomics in the Past, Present and Future 

The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the University at Buffalo Center for Disability Studies

October 6-7, 2022; 10:00 a.m. ET

Webinar: The Voices of People with Disabilities and Older Adults - Strengthening Advocacy in the HCBS Settings Rule

Administration for Community Living

September 23, 2022; 2:00 p.m. ET

Joint Meeting of the RAISE Family Caregiving and Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Advisory Councils

Administration for Community Living

September 21, 2022; 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. ET

Sensory Inclusive Clinical Spaces: Guidance for Providers

Association of University Centers on Disabilities

September 20, 2022, 4:00 p.m. ET

Webinar: Understanding and Responding to the Cultural and Linguistic Differences in the Conduct of Disability Research

Administration for Community Living

September 15, 2022; 11:00 a.m. ET

Webinar: Taking a Deeper Dive into a Project of National Significance: Community Collaborations for Employment (CCE)

Administration for Community Living

September 13, 2022; 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. ET

September Webinar Series on Addressing Healthcare Inequities for People with Disabilities

Administration for Community Living

Every Wednesday in September 2022; 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. ET

Webinar: Ending Homelessness - Developing Partnerships Between HUD Continuums of Care and Disability, Aging, and Health Services Providers

Administration for Community Living

August 29, 2022; 3:00 p.m. ET

Webinar: Working Together to Empower Community Inclusion with Health / Housing / Independent-Living Partnerships

Administration for Community Living

August 22, 2022; 2:00 p.m. ET

Half of an outline of a sun with the words exceptional minds summer workshop

Summer Workshops

Exceptional Minds

June 20 - August 19, 2022

Hiring and Supporting Neurodivergent Workers: Strategies for Success

Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion

August 17, 2022

AUCD - AIR-P Presents: Involving Community Partners in Autism Research

Association of University Centers on Disabilities

August 16, 2022, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. ET

Webinar: Building Relationships: Engaging with Employers to Elevate Competitive, Integrated Employment

Administration for Community Living

August 9, 2022; 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. ET

Webinar: Community Transitions: Creative Collaborations Move People Home

Administration for Community Living

August 4, 2022; 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET

Disabled Stakeholder Calls for Disability Pride Month

White House Office of Public Engagement

July 14, 21, 28, 2022; 2:00 p.m. ET

National Council on Disability Quarterly Business Meeting

National Council on Disability

July 25, 2022; 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET

Financial Security for New Workers with Disabilities: Understanding ABLE Today and Future Opportunities for Advancement

RespectAbility

July 20, 2022; 2:00 p.m. ET

AUCD - AIR-P Presents: Autism in Girls and Women

Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health (AIR-P), the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)

June 21, 2022, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. ET

Community Connections: Love on the Spectrum

Autism Society

June 16, 2022; 3:00 p.m. ET

Policy Power Lunch: Crisis in our Communities: A Toolkit Addressing Racism in Autistic and Disabled Community Living

Policy Impact Project

June 15, 2022; 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET

Navigating Disability Benefits and Financial Planning for Families

College Living Experience

June 8, 2022; 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET

Key FEDTalks: Neurodiversity in Leadership!

American University

May 26, 2022; 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. ET

the letter M with the letter N in shadow

May Community Conversation

Minnesota Department of Human Services

May 24, 2022, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET

4th Annual Autism at Work Research Workshop

Information School, University of Washington; Microsoft; Autism Research Consortium, University of Maryland

May 16 – 18, 2022; 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Tele-therapy for autism during COVID-19: A survey of parents in Southern California

Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health (AIR-P), Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)

May 17, 2022, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Virtual Conference

AHRC Nassau

May 18, 2022

INSAR 2022 Annual Meeting

The International Society for Autism Research (INSAR)

May 11 - May 14, 2022

Community Engagement: Get to Know EIDBI Providers

Minnesota Department of Human Services

May 11, 2022, 10:00 a.m. ET

Webinar: Parenting with Co-Occurring Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities

Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities National Training Center (MHDD-NTC)

May 10, 2022; 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET

Family Navigator Program: Parent Support Group

UC Davis Mind Institute

May 6, 2022; 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET

Webinar: Learn About and Help Test New HCBS Quality Measures

Administration for Community Living

May 3, 2022; 2:00 p.m. ET

April 2022: Autism Acceptance Month Webinar Series

Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)

April 2022

Virtual Autism Fathers Conference

University of North Carolina

April 30, 2022; 11:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. ET

The Disability Gaze: Material and Visual Approaches

University of Delaware

April 29 - 30, 2022

Autism Acceptance and Advances

UC Davis MIND Institute, UC Davis Live

April 28, 2022; 5:00 p.m. ET

Policing and People with Developmental Disabilities: Emerging Issues in the Field

Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice

April 28, 2022; 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Sponsored by OARC

NIMH/OARC Special Event for Autism Awareness Month: Animating the Future for Exceptional Minds

Office of Autism Research Coordination (OARC)

April 27, 2022; 1:00 p.m. ET

Picture of Shanter Alexander, Ron Hampton, Gyasil Burks-Abbott, Allysa Ware, Maria Davis-Pierre, and Yetta Myrick

Howard University Presents: Voices from the Black Community

Howard University

April 27, 2022

Webinar: Autistic Adults and other Stakeholders Engage Together (AASET) for Suicide Prevention

Organization for Autism Research

April 20, 2022; 11:00 a.m. ET

The words Duke center for autism and brain development with overlapping semicircles

Overcoming Stigma, Not Autism: Why Being Autistic Makes Me a Good Legislator

Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development

April 14, 2022; 4:00 p.m. ET

Autism Awareness Month Event

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)

April 11, 2022; 3:00 p.m. ET

2022 Promising Pathways: The Road to Best Practice in Autism Spectrum Disorder Conference

Florida Gulf Coast University

April 9, 2022; 9:00 a.m. ET

Inclusive Quality Education for All

United Nations (UN)

April 8, 2022; 10:00 a.m. ET

Webinar: HEARTS – A healthy relationships class for autistic people co-taught with autistic teachers

Organization for Autism Research

April 7, 2022; 1:00 p.m. ET

Exploring Mindfulness and Dance Movement Therapy for Children with ASD

Indian Health Service (IHS)

April 1, 2022; 12:00 p.m. ET

Webinar: Participatory Research With Autistic Adults

Organization for Autism Research

March 31, 2022; 1:00 p.m. ET

9th Annual Day of Learning

Autism Science Foundation

March 30, 2022; 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET

ACL/CMS Promising Practices Series: Rethinking Day Services: The Without Walls Approach

Administration for Community Living

March 24, 2022; 3:00 p.m. ET

9th Annual Autism Public Health Lecture: Doing our Best for Every Child: What Can We Do Today?

A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, Drexel University

March 24, 2022; 3:00 p.m. ET

Independent Living Services for Minority Youth with Disabilities: Strategies and Success

Mathematica

March 22, 2022; 3:00 p.m. ET

Webinar: How Blended, Braided or Sequenced Funding Can Help Drive Employment, Equity and Inclusion

Administration for Community Living

March 22, 2022; 3:00 p.m. ET

NACDD & FEMA Webinar: Innovation and Sustainability in Emergencies

Administration for Community Living

March 16, 2022; 4:00 p.m. ET

Webinar: Advancing Competitive Integrated Employment Through Managed Long-Term Services & Supports

Administration for Community Living

March 15, 2022; 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET

Expanded Opportunities with Federal Funding for Housing and Services

Housing and Services Resources Center, Administration for Community Living

March 7, 2022; 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. ET

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Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Webinar Series: Autism Spectrum Disorder & Disruptive Disorders

Indian Health Service

February 24, 2022; 3:00 p.m. ET

African American Conference on Disabilities

Association of University Centers on Disabilities

February 1 - 17, 2022

ABA Virtual Town Halls

Professional Perspectives:

February 9, 2022; 7:00p.m. - 8:30p.m. ET
Autistic Perspectives:

February 16, 2022; 7:00p.m. - 8:30p.m. ET

How can we use an understanding of the neurodiversity movement to develop socially valid supports for autistic people?

Association of University Centers on Disabilities, Autism Intervention Research-Network on Physical Health

February 15, 2022; 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. ET

Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Webinar Series: Autism Spectrum Disorder & Anxiety Disorders

Indian Health Service

February 10, 2022; 3:00 p.m. ET

Webinar: Advancing Competitive Integrated Employment Through Managed Long-Term Services & Supports

Administration for Community Living, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

February 8, 2022; 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. ET

MHDD Webinar Series: Addressing Mental Health and Wellness with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities during Transition to Adulthood

Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities National Training Center, University of Kentucky

February 8, 2022; 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET

Webinar: State Policies to Strengthen the Direct Care Workforce

National Academy for State Health Policy, Administration for Community Living

February 8, 2022; 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET

National Council on Disability Quarterly Meeting

National Council on Disability

January 27, 2022; 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET

Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Webinar Series: Autism Spectrum Disorder & Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Indian Health Service

January 27, 2022; 3:00 p.m. ET

Webinar on HCBS Settings Regulation: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Going

Administration for Community Living

January 27, 2022; 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. ET

Webinar: Tony Charman and Catherine Lord on the Lancet Commission and 'profound autism'

Spectrum News

January 26, 2022; 11:00 a.m. ET

Collaborations to Support Employment Outcomes of Youth with Disabilities

VCU-RRTC on Employment of Transition-Age Youth with Disabilities

January 20, 2022; 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. ET

AIR-P Presents: Bolstering Autistic College Student’s Mental Health and Wellness

Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)

January 18, 2022; 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET

Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Webinar Series: Autism Spectrum Disorder & Mood Disorders

Indian Health Service

January 13, 2022; 3:00 p.m. ET

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