Autism Speaks is dedicated to:

• Science and Research - leading us to answers and interventions
• Family Services - providing families with information, tools and resources
• Awareness - increasing public knowledge and understanding of autism 
• Advocacy - accelerating national and state autism legislation

In Texas, we have funded over $3,800,000 in these areas.

Texans all over the state, particularly in Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston, Austin, and West Texas are all working tirelessly in their local communities to better the lives of their loved ones affected by autism. We invite you to find out more and participate in statewide advocacy efforts, local community resources, upcoming events, and ways to get involved.

NEWS:

Make a difference by contributing to research aimed at understanding the mysteries of autism!
Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital in Houston are recruiting for several studies that focus on different facets of autism spectrum disorders. Please visit the Baylor Clinical Autism Research Studies to learn about current studies and how you and your family can participate!

2010 Annual FEAT-NT Autism Conference

The 2010 Annual FEAT-NT Autism Conference will be held on January 28, 29 and 30, 2010 at the Plano Centre in Plano, Texas. The theme for this year’s FEAT-NT winter conference is "Teaching Does Make a Difference.”  For nearly 15 years, FEAT-NT has been dedicated to serving educators, parents, professionals and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and developmental delays.  In the spirit of our commitment we are honored to present a conference with a diverse array of professionals with valuable years of experience to share.   Recognizing that each teaching opportunity impacts an individual’s quality of life and a lifetime of skills and success, these professionals have implemented and refined evidence based teaching strategies that have been proven to be successful. 

The FEAT-NT 2010 Keynote speaker is Jo Webber, PhD

Jo Webber, PhD, professor of Special Education, has taught at Texas State University-San Marcos since 1986, and is currently serving as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the College of Education. Dr. Jo Webber currently serves as chair of the Austin Regional Task Force for Autism reporting to the Texas Council on Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders.

For more information or to register, go to: www.dfwautismconference.com