Upcoming Events
July 22-25, 2009
The 2009 ASA National Conference will be held in St. Charles, Ill., at the Pheasant Run Resort July 22-25. We will be opening registration in mid-January. Please visit the Frequently Asked Questions on the conference Web site: www.autism-society.org/conference. We anticipate 2,000 attendees this year and more than 150 exhibitors, plus speakers from around the globe. In 2008, we were able to expand our professional credit offerings and create a comprehensive program that drew a record number of attendees. Over 60 booths have already sold for next year's event. To participate as an exhibitor, program guide advertiser or sponsor, please contact Meg Ellacott at ellacott@autism-society.org or 302-260-9487. Visit www.autism-society.org/conference and click on exhibit information to learn more. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us at conference@autism-society.org.
2009 ASA National Conference Overview
Conference Objectives:
The Autism Society of America recognizes that families and individuals living with an autism spectrum disorder have a range of issues and needs.The National Conference of the Autism Society of America is the only conference that addresses the range of issues, including early intervention, education, employment, behavior, communication, social skills, biomedical interventions and others, across the entire lifespan. Bringing together the expertise and experiences of family members, professionals and individuals on the spectrum, attendees are able to learn how to more effectively advocate and obtain supports for the individual with ASD. The ultimate goal is to empower family members, individuals on the spectrum and professionals to make informed decisions.
Contact Information: ASA National Office, 7910 Woodmont Ave., Suite 300, Bethesda, MD 20814-3067, Main #: 301.657.0881 x110, Fax #: 301.657.0869
Business Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EST
General Conference Questions: Sarah Mitchell, 301.657.0881, ext. 110 (phone), conference@autism-society.org
Exhibits, Sponsorships & Advertising: Meg Ellacott, 530.239.3883 (fax), 302.260.9487 (phone), ellacott@autism-society.org
Media Information: Carin Yavorcik, cyavorcik@autism-society.org
September 14, 2009
ASA-ETC Golf Tournament at Willow Creek Golf Club. Cliff Kresge will be
joining us again for
this year’s tournament.
As you may know, his
son, Mason, has autism
and Cliff is working
to increase autism
awareness while he
competes as a
professional golfer.
Last year was his most
successful year on the PGA tour: he finished
inside the top 100 for the second time in his
career and surpassed $1 million in earnings
for the season.
Tournament Brochure
October 18-21,2009
State of the Child Conference 2009. Transforming Children’s mental Health in Tennessee: Your Role in Connecting Systems. Nationally renowned Speakers – Reception – Interactive Workshops at the Scarritt Bennett Conference Center Nashville, TN. For information contact stateofthechild@tnvoices.org or call (800) 670-9882 (615) 269-7751.
