DC Autism Buddies is a non-profit volunteer-led “Big-Little Buddy” program created by DC Autism Parents (DCAP) to provide one-to-one recreational opportunities for children with autism in the DC Metropolitan Area. 

To learn more about this program, please email dcautismbuddies@dcautismparents.org.

DC Autism Buddies is a non-profit volunteer-led “Big-Little Buddy” program created by DC Autism Parents (DCAP) to provide one-to-one recreational opportunities for children with autism in the DC Metropolitan Area. 

To learn more about this program, please email dcautismbuddies@dcautismparents.org.

Join DC Autism Parents at our 1st Annual BBQ Event!

Who: DC Autism Families and Past Speakers are invited to attend.

When: Sunday, September 12, 2010

Where: Rock Creek Park Picnic Grove TBD

Time: 12noon-4pm

Cost: FREE, (however, donations are accepted)

Menu: Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Chips, Beverages, and More...

Activities: Arts and Crafts, Games, and More...

For Directions visit http://www.nps.gov/pimi/planyourvisit/directions.htm.

Click here for map.

We are limited to 70 people.  Please rsvp to info@dcautismparents.org, to inform us of how many will attend in your group.

The Organization for Autism Research is pleased to present the eighth Annual Applied Autism Research and Intervention Conference, a two-day forum on current autism research and evidence-based intervention with autism spectrum disorders.  We hope that you are able to join us for presentations and workshops by top professionals in the field of autism and leading researchers and experts on various subjects related to education and intervention across the lifespan for individuals with autism and their families.

Sponsor: Organization for Autism Research
Location: The Sheraton Crystal City Hotel (contract pending)
Date: Friday, October 29 & Saturday, October 30, 2010

Contact: conference@researchautism.org

Cost: Early Bird Registration is $100 for one day and $175 for both days until September 29, 2010. On September 30, 2010 fees will increase to $125 for one day and $225 for both. After October 24, the registration page will close and registrations will only be accepted in person on the day of the conference.

Fees are waived for persons with autism and RUN FOR AUTISM participants who have raised more than $250. Scholarships are available on a case-by-case basis. Please contact OAR for more information.

Tracks include: OAR Sponsored Research, Research into Effective Practice, Education for School Age Learners, and Transition and Life in the Community.

2010 list of speakers: coming soon.

Please contact (703) 243-9710, toll free (866) 366-9710, or e-mail conference@researchautism.org for more information.