Find information below on upcoming trainings, workshops, conferences, seminars, and events from a variety of sources.  This information is provided to fulfill part of our mission, to educate. 

Inclusion here does not imply that the Dayton Autism Society endorses the organization or information.  It's merely a service to you.  To have your event included, send information regarding the event to the webmaster via the "contact us" link.  Know of an event not listed below? Send us some information and we'll include it!

ONGOING	FREE Live Call-in Radio Talk Show.  Back to Health: Your Guide to Better Living by Dr. Van D. Merkle and Dr. Andrew R. Dyer.  Listen via WHIO 1290 AM or 95.7 FM in the Dayton area and call in with your questions to 937-457-1290 between 11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon EST every Saturday.  You can also listen via the internet.  Go to www.1290whio.com and click "LISTEN LIVE".  It may take 10-15 minutes to download the "ChainCast Player" so go early!
ONGOING	FREE Webcast: Toilet Training For Everyone-It's Never Too Late!  5.5 hr. presentation provides step-by-step process for achieving success.  Presented by:  Pat Mirenda, PhD, BCBA, Professor, Dept. of Special Education and Counseling Psychology, UBC.
ONGOING	FREE Parent to Parent for Autism Chat.  Live Chat via Yahoo Messenger on a weekly basis.   Topics may include: Parenting, tips and ideas' for routines, Potty training, preschool issues, and IEP. "Seeking" information for Early Intervention, Speech and Occupational Therapies, Applied Behavioral Analysis, and Auditory Intervention Therapy (AIT) which includes: Listening Therapy, Also a dietary intervention chat that includes the Gluten Free, Casein Free, Feingold and exploring the SCD dietary intervention for those who are interested. For more information, click here.
May 12, 2008-Louisville, KY	'Getting kids in sync', a sensory approach to challenges associated with Autism, ADHD, Learning and Behavioral disorders.  Speaker:  Genevieve Jereb, OTR.  This international Australian speaker is the author of children's albums Say G'Day!, No Worries, Jumpin' Jellybeans, and Cool Bananas.
May 13, 2008 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM	FREE workshop:  Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis and Teaching Verbal Behavior in the Classroom.  Co-sponsored by the Dayton Autism Society, the West Carrollton School District, and FATE.   West Carrollton High School auditorium, 5833 Student Street, West Carrollton, OH 45449.  Register online at www.thefate.org.
May 17, 2008 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM	The 7th Annual Family Day in the Park.  Location:  Thomas A. Cloud Park, 4707 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, OH 45424.  Free food served between noon and 2:30 PM.  All activities are free:  music, games, petting zoo, contests, prizes, dancing, crafts, pony rides, "the Mountain Man".  Parade at 11:00 AM.  Rain date:  Sunday, May 18, same time.  Sponsored by The Advocates.  Call 937-781-9890 for more information.
May 17, 2008 10:00 AM	First Annual Wrestle Against Autism Fundraiser.  Location:  Ohio State University.  For more details, visit one of these websites: www.mrwoa.com  or www.thebuckeyewrestlingclub.com/
May 21, 2008 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM	The Arc of Ohio Family Day at Cedar Point 2008.  Details to follow.
May 21-25, 2008	Recovery Rising, The Autism One 2008 Conference. Keynote Speaker:  Jenny McCarthy.  Location:  Chicago, IL
June 4, 2008	Green Our Vaccines Rally with Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey.  Washington DC.  Jenny, Jim, Generation Rescue and more want to eliminate toxins from our vaccines and have the vaccine schedule reassessed.  Too many too soon is the message.  You must register to attend the rally.  Click here for more information or to register. RELATED: The ASA of Greater Akron has put together a bus trip to the rally, paid for by AutismLink.  They will depart the Pittsburgh airport at 3:00 AM on June 4th to arrive in DC at the starting point by 9:00 AM.  The busses will depart for home by 7:00 PM.  Busses are equipped with DVD entertainment and restrooms.  For more information or to reserve your seat on the bus ($20/person), contact Angela Short at or 724-777-7227.  Seats are filling quickly so make your reservations soon! UPDATE:  The bus is full!
June 9-12, 2008	2008 Regional Autism Advisory Council Summer Institute.  Location:  Live Oaks Career Development Campus, 5956 Buckwheat Rd., Milford, OH 45150.  Topics:  Monday: Social Skills and Behavioral Intervention, Tuesday: It's All About Transitions, Wednesday: Brain Research and Cognitive Development, Thursday:  Biological, Medical, and Sensory Issues.  Cost:  Parents: FREE thanks to a grant from Impact Autism.  Educators and others:  $75/day, $225/4 days, 5+ for 4 days/$200 each.  For more information  call 513-636-7616 Kay Brown.
June 14, 2008 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	FREE Presentation:  Connecting with Autism.  St. George's Episcopal Church, 5520 Far Hills Ave., Dayton, OH.  A showing of the film Autism Yesterday then a discussion of how organizations can be more inclusive and accomodating toward individuals with autism.  Presented by:  Nancy Bernotaitis, President of the Dayton Autism Society.  Light refreshments and Q&A to follow.  For more information, call Patti at 434-1781.
June 16, 2008 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM	6th Annual Life Long Strategies For Success, Milestones Organization Autism/Asperger's Conference.  Location:  Executive Caterers at Landerhaven, 6111 Landerhaven Dr., Mayfield Heights,OH 44124.  Featuring author and behavioral consultant Jed Baker, PhD.  Cost:  Professionals $150 with a group discount of 4 or more; Family members $115 less group discount.  Persons with ASD $60.  Scholarships available.  Includes breakfast, lunch, and binder.  For more information visit www.milestones.org or call 216-371-4765.
June 19, 2008 5:00 PM	Informational meeting regarding Bridges Preschool for children with autism, slated to open Fall, 2008.  Click HERE for more information.
July 9-12, 2008	The Autism Society of America's 39th National Conference & Exposition on Autism Spectrum Disorders.  Location:  Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Orlando, FL.
July 23-26, 2008	The 6th International Symposium on Hyperbaric Oxygen and the Future of Healing.  Location:  Los Angeles, CA.
DATE/TIME CHANGE September 13, 2008 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Families with ASD 2008 Autism Expo.  Free for families.  Location: Northern Kentucky Convention Center. Health and Education Expo to be held in conjuntion with the 4 Bridges 4 Kids Race to raise money for the ASA of Greater Cincinnati, the Cincinnati Center for Autism, and the Education Alliance of Northern KY.
September 4-7, 2008	2008 International Conference:  US Autism & Asperger Association.  Location: Hilton Austin Airport,  Austin, Texas.  "Bringing biomedical treatments, behavioral and developmental therapies together".
October 21, 2008 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM	6th Partnering for Progress Conference.  FREE. Sponsored by OCALI and the ODE.  Location:  Crowne Plaza Columbus North, 6500 Doubletree Ave., Columbus, OH.  Register online at http://www.ocecd.org.  Deadline for registration: Oct. 3.  No walk-on registrations.  Lunch provided.  No parking fees.  No registration fees.
November 19-21, 2008	2008 NATTAP Conference.  Location:  Columbus, OH  National Assistive Technology Technical Assistance Sponsorship.