Every year autism organizations team up with professionals in the industry to provide both educational and social opportunities to attendees of one of the many autism conferences. Autism conferences allow professionals to increase their knowledge base, earn continuing education credits, and network with others in the industry. Conferences are also a great way for parents to both learn more about their child with autism as well as connect with other families on the same journey.
Autism Society of America – July 7-10, 2010 in Dallas, Texas
The Autism Society of America’s 2010 National Conference and Expo will be held at the Hyatt Regency Dallas from July 7 – 10. The Autism Society of America conference is one of the largest national autism conferences and features panel discussions, expert presentations, a large expo hall, and the Autism Society of America’s annual award ceremony.
Early bird registration will open up in mid-January and run through May 1, 2010. A discounted rate of $250 has been negotiated for registrations received by the early bird registration deadline. The full conference registration fee goes up to $295 for registrations received between May 2, 2010 and July 1, 2010 and onsite registration is $325. Individuals on the autism spectrum can register for the discounted rate of $175 with no deadline restrictions.
For more information on the conference, review the 2010 National Conference Frequently Asked Questions.
Defeat Autism Now’s 2010 Conference Schedule
Defeat Autism Now! and the Autism Research Institute (ARI) host several autism conferences every year. There are currently three conferences on the 2010 schedule:
- Winter 2010 Clinician’s Conference – February 6-7, 2010 in Tampa, Florida
- Spring 2010 Conference for Parents, Caregivers & Clinicians – April 8-11, 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland
- Fall 2010 Conference for Parents, Caregivers & Clinicians – October 7-10, 2010 in Long Beach, California
The Winter 2010 Clinician’s Conference will feature two separate tracks, the Level 1 Clinician track and the Level 2 Clinician track. Speakers scheduled to appear during the conference include Kenneth Bock, MD, Jeff Bradstreet, MD, David Berger, MD, and Lynn Patrick, ND.
For more information about the 2010 Defeat Autism Now! conferences, call (877) 644-1184.
Autism Today – March 26-28, 2010 in Edmonton, Alberta
Autism Today and The Great Plains Laboratory, Inc have joined forces to host an autism conference in Edmonton, Alberta from March 26-28, 2010. The theme for this year’s conference is Hope, Healing & Possibilities: A Comprehensive Approach to Treating Autism.
The 2010 Autism Today conference is geared towards learning more about biomedical approaches to treating autism and will offer continuing education credits for naturopaths. Tasreen Alibhai, ND, with the Canadian Hyperbaric Institute and Shula Edelkind with the Feingold organization are two of the many speakers scheduled to appear at the conference.
For more information about the 2010 Autism Today Conference, call (866) 928-8476.
Autism conferences are designed to meet the needs of both first-time attendees and seasoned conference veterans. Professionals that work with individuals on the autism spectrum, family members, and individuals on the autism spectrum will find a wealth of information and support available at these events.
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