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Cut Away Autism!
A fundraiser and awareness-raising event. If you’ve been thinking about getting a trim or new look, this is the time and place to do it! The stylists are donating their services for the day. Women’s haircuts $20.00 ~ Men’s and children’s haircuts $10.00. They will also be raffling off hair care products throughout the day. Date: 11/21/2009


2nd Annual Holiday Surfboard Auction!

More than a dozen unique surfboards and surf memorabilia will be auctioned off at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel during the Second Annual Holiday Surfboard Auction to benefit Surfers Healing, a surf camp which introduces children with autism and their families to the therapeutic properties of surfing.

Auction runs from November 22nd-December 31st!

Date: 11/22/2009


Autism 2009
Presented by the UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment (CART) and featuring nationally-renowned researchers who will provide an overview of the latest scientific findings about etiological factors, core deficits, early screening and diagnosis, and innovative treatment models for children with autism and autism spectrum disorders. A full-day symposium for physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, other health professionals, teachers, autism service providers, and any others interested in learning of the latest breakthroughs in research and treatment in autism spectrum disorders. Date: 12/4/2009


Children's Salon Cut-A-Thon
A day to raise funds and Autism Awareness. Kids cuts $20 (add $5 for a shampoo). Adults cuts $25 to $35. Shampoo & Blow Dry $25. Bangs trimmed $12. French Braids $15 and up. 100% of proceeds for the day will be donated to Team CDI MOMS for the 2010 Los Angeles Walk Now for Autism Speaks. Raffles and refreshments will be available! Date: 1/10/2010


Grandparent Autism Network's 4th Annual Autism Research Conference Featuring the Interactive Autism Network
Assessing Treatments, Accelerating Research and Achieving Breakthroughs. Featuring the latest discoveries into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of autism. This Conference Features Information and Enrollment Opportunities for Current Autism Research Studies. Date: 1/30/2010


4th Annual Anaheim Autism/Asperger’s Conference

A great conference for parents and professionals! The opening keynote will be “Life on the Autism Spectrum” from Stephen Shore, Ed.D., telling about his early life as a non-verbal youth and now a college professor. The Sunday keynote will be “Understanding and Treating Anxiety in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder” by Doreen Granpeesheh, Ph.D. Various tracks will focus on Education, Speech and Social, Medical, Family and Teen Issues.

Autism Speaks is proud to be a sponsor!

Date: 2/6/2010