Autism Events

Run4Autism is hosted by Forum for Autism in collaboration with Runners Academy. Join the Run to create more awareness and inclusion for Autism

Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts a child’s ability to communicate or interact socially as early as 2 years. The children with Autism don’t choose to behave in a challenging way - they behave in a challenging way because various lagging skills make them require additional support to respond adaptively in various environments. Since the spectrum has a wide range of challenges and abilities, no two children are alike and may have significant differences in skills across multiple domains. Autism has first been recognised in early 1911. One in fifty-nine children is diagnosed under ASD in 2019. However, in India, only two million children have been diagnosed so far. Lack of awareness and understanding regarding Autism can be contributed to the main reasons for many children going undiagnosed.

A 5-day workshop created to provide meaningful solutions for you or someone who you are supporting.  This workshop has been specifically created for parents, family members and support persons of individuals over the age of 8 with ASD, as well as individuals on the autism spectrum who are looking for a self-development program. Presented by Melanie Curry

Springbrook Behavioral Health invites professionals from across the nation to converge for two days of presentations and breakout discussions covering a wide range of topics related to Autism—from diagnosis, behavioral health, and treatment and therapy results. Our A-list of speakers will represent a variety of fields including Occupational Therapy, Behavioral Analysis, Special Education, Speech and Language Pathology, and Youth Psychiatry. In addition, we are proud to announce that best-selling author Ron Suskind will be a keynote speaker at the summit! It would be our honor to host you at Converge 2020.

The Autism conference provides comprehensive, evidence-based information to assist educators, other professionals, and families in developing effective educational programming for all students with autism spectrum disorders.

Make plans to join family and friends at the 8th annual Around the Park for Autism 5K Run/Walk held in beautiful Cascades Falls Park. This fun event has something for everyone!