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

Nationwide we have funded over $62 million and In Iowa, we have funded over $67,277 in these areas.

We invite you to join us in our efforts to better the lives of our loved ones affected by autism. Please take a moment to find out more about participating in national advocacy efforts, local community resources, upcoming events, and ways to get involved.

NEWS:

Iowa Autism Medical Conference

Date:
Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Time:
8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location:      
Virginia Thompson Conference Center
Iowa Methodist/Blank Children's Campus
1415 Woodland Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309

Audience:    
Physicians, Nurses, Health care Providers and Parents

Cost:              
$25 Registration Fee includes CME's, CEU's and lunch.

Agenda:
Click Here

For More Information Contact: 
Dr. Ethel Faust, effaust@yahoo.com

Registration Deadline:
Tuesday, October 27, 2009

LiveWell Event

Tuesday, November 3, 2009
6 - 8 p.m.
Thompson Auditorium
Iowa Methodist/Blank Children's Campus
1415 Woodland Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309

Keynote Speaker:
Elizabeth Mumper, MD, FAAP
Medical Coordinator
Autism Research Institute
Founder, Rimland Center
Lynchburg, VA

Panel Discussion will follow.