Autism Through the Lifespan (2/14/08-2/17/08)

The most important autism conference of the entire year.  Features 22 of the world's foremost autism experts.  Bio-medical and educational intervention and current intervention methodologies.  Conference will be held at The Caribe Royale Hotel (near Disney) in Orlando, Florida.  Check out  http://www.autismorlando.com/ for more information and registration.

The Dynamic Child: Connecting to Self, Family, and the World (3/1/08)

Kaneland High School, 47W326 Keslinger Road, Maple Park, IL.  (8-5pm)  Workshop for parents, teachers, and other professionals working with children who have social, emotional, learning or sensory challenges, or who are on the autism spectrum.  Exhibits of goods and services that support the objectives of this workshop will be on display throughout the day.  A book vendor will be available for purchase of Temple Grandin's book.  Featuring special keynote speaker: Temple Grandin, Ph.D. For more info and registration: 630-444-0077 or visit http://www.commtx.com/

Autism One 2008 Conference (5/21/08-5/25/08)

Keynote address to be given by Jenny McCarthy.  Topics to include special diets, Mom's health and happiness, first responders, biomedical treatments, behavior/educational/communication therapies, complementary and alternative medicine, adolescence and adulthood, and government, legal and personal issues.   Fees depend on how many days you plan on attending.  For more information visit http://www.autismone.org/leftside.cfm?page=1