MERGE: Mobile
2024-07-19 08:30 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Dayspring Baptist Church, 2200 Cody Road, Mobile, Alabama, 36695
MERGE is a one-day mind-blowing experience that will encourage you, equip you, and then send you out to have the best school year ever!
MERGE: Mobile
Welcome to MERGE: Mobile! Join us for an exciting event at Dayspring Baptist Church. MERGE is designed to bring teachers, student leaders, and guests together in this unique development approach. With the emphasis of a teacher-designed conference, we hope that you will come together with us and move forward better for the next school year.
Who can attend MERGE? Anyone! The cost includes two meals, a conference shirt, door prizes, and loads of quality tutorials on how to be a more inclusive educator and leader of our differently-abled students.
Tickets are $30.00.
Register HERE: MERGE: Mobile Tickets, Fri, Jul 19, 2024 at 8:30 AM | Eventbrite

Date and time

Friday, July 19 · 8:30am – 3pm CDT

Location

Dayspring Baptist Church
2200 Cody Road Mobile, AL 36695

Forever Parents, an Autism Support Group
2024-07-20 17:30 - 20:30 | Wild Boar Bar & Grill, 950 Helena Ave N, Oakdale, Minnesota
Please join us at the next Forever Parents, an Autism Support Group with Kate Swenson from Finding Coopers Voice.
Date: Tuesday August 20th, 2024
Time: 5:30.m. – 8:30 p.m. CST
Initial food and drink need to be ordered by 6:00 p.m.
REGISTER HERE: Coops’ Troops Minnesota: Forever Parents, an Autism Support Group (signupgenius.com)
AT NEW LOCATION
Wild Boar Bar & Grill
950 Helena Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128
Wild Boar Bar and Grill – Oakdale – Oakdale, MN
Support Group will be held in the meeting room.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase on-site
Group presentation and conversation will start around 6:30
ADULTS ONLY. All parents and caretakers welcome.
Please register by Friday 8/16/24 with who is attending. There is a limit of 55 slots available.
Any questions please reach out to Theresa Duffy at theduffy1028@gmail.com
October Meeting: Tuesday 10/22/24 starting at 5:30

Love the Mess Event in Oshkosh, WI (Keynote + Resource Fair)
2024-08-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Time Community Theater, 445 N Main St, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, 54901
Join Love the Mess as we welcome advocate Kate Swenson as she reflects on her family’s journey through autism diagnosis, early intervention, transition to school services, and their emotional toll. She’ll discuss her transformation as a parent and person, and the support that parents need from professionals, family members, and the community. You’ll laugh, cry and find hope!

Doors open at 5 pm for this FREE event – services fair, presentation at 6, book signing & meet and greet afterward ($10 suggested donation).

Please register for this FREE event here: Autism Activist Kate Swenson (of Finding Cooper’s Voice) presentation, Live! (wellattended.com)

More Than a Caregiver Respite Retreat at Moon Beach 2024
2024-09-13 | Moon Beach, St. Germain, Wisconsin
The More Than Project and Finding Cooper’s Voice are hosting their 2nd annual More Than a Caregiver Respite Retreat at Moon Beach in St. Germain, Wisconsin with special guest, Laurie Hellman.
The camp sits on 110 acres between Eagle River and St. Germain on the shores of Moon Lake and Little Saint Germain Lake. Enjoy quiet and clear waters, mixed forests with many nature trails, an abundance of wildlife, and some of the best stargazing around!
Caregivers often feel isolated and misunderstood. This retreat offers a break from daily stress in a beautiful Wisconsin camp setting.
During the Caregivers Retreat, you can share your story, life experiences and meet others who understand what it means to support a loved one with special needs – in a safe, supportive environment where caregivers can interact and learn from one another.
This event will be focused on you, the caregiver and helping you learn, make a friend, feel seen, and more. You won’t want to miss this life changing event.
REGISTER HERE: Retreat at Moon Beach – Sept 15-17, 2024 – Finding Cooper’s Voice | Welcome to the Secret World of Autism (findingcoopersvoice.com)

Forever Parents, an Autism Support Group
2024-10-22 17:30 - 20:30 | Wild Boar Bar & Grill, 950 Helena Ave N, Oakdale, Minnesota
Please join us at the next Forever Parents, an Autism Support Group with Kate Swenson from Finding Coopers Voice.
Date: Tuesday October 22, 2024
Time: 5:30.m. – 8:30 p.m. CST
Initial food and drink need to be ordered by 6:00 p.m.
REGISTER HERE: Coops’ Troops Minnesota: Forever Parents, an Autism Support Group (signupgenius.com)
AT NEW LOCATION
Wild Boar Bar & Grill
950 Helena Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128
Wild Boar Bar and Grill – Oakdale – Oakdale, MN
Support Group will be held in the meeting room.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase on-site
Group presentation and conversation will start around 6:30
ADULTS ONLY. All parents and caretakers welcome.
Please register by Friday 8/16/24 with who is attending. There is a limit of 55 slots available.
Any questions please reach out to Theresa Duffy at theduffy1028@gmail.com

Coop's Troops Trunk or Treat
2024-10-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Woodbury, MN
Sensory-Friendly Trunk or Treat

Coop’s Troop invites you to our special Halloween celebration designed with all abilities in mind!
Our Trunk or Treat event is an inclusive and sensory-friendly experience tailored for children with special needs and their families. Enjoy a safe, welcoming environment where every child can participate in the magic of trick-or-treating, free from the typical barriers that can make traditional events challenging.
At our Trunk or Treat, you’ll find thoughtfully decorated trunks, each offering treats and non-food goodies suitable for children with allergies and specific dietary needs. The event will feature low-sensory spaces, with no loud noises or bright lights, allowing guests to enjoy Halloween at their own pace. Beyond collecting treats, kids can engage in fun games, crafts, and activities that encourage social interaction and skill-building in a supportive atmosphere.
We welcome costumes but understand they’re not for everyone—come as you are and know there will be no awkward questions. This event is open to all family members, so bring siblings along to share in the fun! Remember, adults must be accompanied by a child, and a maximum of two adults per child is allowed.
This is a Coop’s Troop event. Please join here: https://www.facebook.com/findingcoopersvoice/subscribe/
This event will be held in Woodbury, MN.
Join us for a fantastic, inclusive Halloween celebration where every child is celebrated and welcomed. We can’t wait to see you there!

RISE Summit 2024 hosted by Puzzle Pieces in Kentucky
2024-10-25 - 2024-10-26 | Owensboro, Kentucky, Owensboro, Kentucky
Save the Date! I’m coming to Kentucky for the RISE Summit 2024 hosted by Puzzle Pieces

Date: October 25-26, 2024

Location: Owensboro, Kentucky

RISE stands for Redefining Inclusion, Support, and Empowerment, which is exactly what we hope to do at this conference.

Who is RISE for? Any parents and caregivers of loved ones with disabilities. The Summit will emphasize a comprehensive perspective on topics relevant to families raising children or adults with disabilities, transcending specific disability categories.

We are the most excited to announce our Keynote Speaker – Kate Swenson of Finding Cooper’s Voice! Kate is a bestselling author and reaches more than a million followers across her platforms. She has also co-founded The More Than Project, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the caregiver and special needs family units as a whole.

Stay tuned for more details!
Let’s rise together.

Self-Direction Connection Conference - Mankato, MN
2024-11-01 08:00 - 17:00 | MO
I am so excited to be speaking at the Self-Direction Connection Conference in Mankato, MN on November 1st. This conference looks so informative for families who have a member with a disability.
Focusing on self-directed services in Minnesota, the Self-direction Connection Conference is asking people with lived experience to share your knowledge with one another. In a first of its kind conference in Minnesota people will gather to discuss trends and their experience using Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) and Consumer Support Grant (CSG).
Meet other people using CDCS and CSG and connect with one other. Visit with old friends and make new ones.
REGISTER HERE: Self-Direction Connection Conference (harrymeyeringcenter.org)
Cost is $40. Scholarships are available. Also, people using CDCS and CSG can use their budget for trainings, speak with your Support Planner or Case Manager for assistance.
For accommodations related to disabilities please contact Harry Meyering Center at 507-387-8281 or email at info@harrymeyeringcenter.org.
This conference is a project of the National Center on Advancing Person-centered Practices and Systems (NCAPPS) through their Self-direction Learning Collaborative. Collaborating organizations: Best Care, Family Voices of Minnesota, Harry Meyering Center, Nicollet County.

Special Education Conference 2024 - Wisconsin
2024-11-14 - 2024-11-15 | Wisconsin Dells
Special Education Conference 2024

Date: November 14-15, 2024
Location: Kalahari Resort and Convention Center, Wisconsin Dells, WI

Overview
Join hundreds of your colleagues from around the state and Midwest to learn, relax, network, and gather new ideas and resources at our 11th Annual Special Education Conference at the Kalahari.
We have some great keynote speakers scheduled including Mills Rodgers and Kate Swenson.
Mills is a national speaker on topics related to education equity of diverse populations, mental health, and personal development. He is a champion of children with special needs, with a daughter being disabled and having been a special education teacher.
Kate Swenson is a mother of a son with autism and will walk you through his journey from diagnosis, to early intervention, to transition to school services and the emotional toll these processes take on a family. Be prepared to be inspired, moved, cry and laugh.
We will start accepting proposals (reduced registration fee) now and will open registrations in March.

REGISTER HERE: Special Education Conference 2024 | Overview | EdEvents.org

Pricing

Regular Pricing

Conference

Participant
$295.00

Full Time Student
$159.00

Parent of a Student with a Disability
$179.00

Presenter
$139.00

Autism Northwest - Thunder Bay, Ontario
2024-11-20 18:30 - 21:00 | Thunder Bay, Ontario
I’m coming to Canada! I am so excited. Join me on November 20th in Thunder Bay, Ontario for my keynote presentation, Finding Joy in the Secret World of Autism.
AUTISM NORTHWEST in partnership with Lakehead Public School Board SEAC
Wednesday November 20th 2024 6:30 pm
Superior Collegiate & Vocational Institute 333 N. High Street Thunder Bay ON

8 Ways to Prepare Your Autistic Child for the Holidays - FREE WEBINAR with Kate Swenson
2024-12-11 12:00 - 13:30 | MO
Join Action Behavior Center for a Webinar with Kate Swenson, author of Forever Boy
8 Ways to Prepare Your Autistic Child for the Holidays
December 11, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CST
The holiday season can bring unique challenges to families of children with autism. While many look forward to festive gatherings and routines, these times can add stress and complexity to daily life for autism families. Join us on December 11 for a heartfelt and practical webinar with Kate Swenson, autism mom and founder of Finding Cooper’s Voice, and Mercedes Wood, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Action Behavior Centers. Together, they will share invaluable insights on ways families can make the holidays twinkle a little more.
This event is FREE but you must register: 8 Ways to Prepare Your Autistic Child for the Holidays
During this no-cost webinar, you can learn more about:

Setting realistic expectations for family traditions and adapting holiday activities for your child’s comfort.

Communicating with family members about your child’s needs and any accommodations, like quiet spaces, food preferences, or limiting physical interactions like hugs.

Using visual aids and stories that outline what to expect before an event to reduce feelings of anxiety.

How to balance holiday experiences for siblings and find ways to give them enjoyable memories alongside their autistic sibling.

This is a no-cost event, but space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

Forever Parents, an Autism Support Group
2024-12-12 17:30 - 20:30 | Wild Boar Bar & Grill, 950 Helena Ave N, Oakdale, Minnesota
Coops’ Troops Minnesota
Forever Parents, an Autism Support Group

Please join us at the next Forever Parents, an Autism Support Group with Kate Swenson from Finding Coopers Voice.

REGISTER HERE: Coops’ Troops Minnesota: Forever Parents, an Autism Support Group

Date: Thursday December 12, 2024
Time: 5:30.m. – 8:30 p.m. CST
Initial food and drink need to be ordered by 6:00 p.m.
AT NEW LOCATION
Wild Boar Bar & Grill
950 Helena Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128
Wild Boar Bar and Grill – Oakdale – Oakdale, MN
Support Group will be held in the meeting room.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase on-site
Group presentation and conversation will start around 6:15
Speaker: Marriage Therapist Jonathan Boorman
ADULTS ONLY. All parents and caretakers welcome.
Please register by Friday 12/6/24 with who is attending. There is a limit of 55 slots available.
Any questions please reach out to Theresa Duffy at theduffy1028@gmail.com
February 2025 Meeting: Date TBD starting at 5:30

Autism Social & Mental Health Conference - San Diego, California
2025-02-07 | Sharp Prebys Innovation and Education Center, 8695 Spectrum Center Blvd, San Diego, California
SAVE THE DATE! Friday, February 7, 2025
SPIEC: Sharp Prebys Innovation and Education Center
8695 Spectrum Center Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123

2025 Conference Details

The Autism Society San Diego invites you to join parents, ASD individuals and professionals at the state of the art Sharp Prebys Innovation and Education Center in San Diego to learn about the social and mental health needs of autistic children and adults, effective treatments and where to find resources. Whether you are new to the journey or have years of experience, you will walk away from the conference with information and resources to improve the quality of life for your loved ones, your clients and for yourselves.
Gain new information, strategies, and resources to help maximize how to effectively improve their quality of life at the conference.
Speakers and Presenters Include:

Licensed Therapists

Licensed Psychologists
Counselors
Community Professionals
Service Providers

The Conference Fee Includes:

Conference Swag Bag
Access to Resource Fair
Lunch
Complimentary Coffee and Snacks
Parking
Special Book Signing Event during the lunch break with keynote speaker, Kate Swenson, Author of Forever Boy: A Mother’s Memoir of Autism and Finding Joy.

Cost:

$100 ASD Individuals
$200 General Registration

We are pleased to announce that Regional Center funding is available and more information will be available soon.
Keynote Speaker: Kate Swenson

Kate Swenson is the creator of the blog and Facebook page Finding Cooper’s Voice and author of Forever Boy: A Mother’s Memoir of Autism and Finding Joy.
She speaks regularly about autism, parenting and motherhood, and is a contributor to Today Parents, the Today show, Her View from Home and the Love What Matters blog. Her mission is to create a safe space for families of children and teens with special needs to come together and laugh, cry and support each other. She lives in Minnesota with her family of six. Her oldest son, Cooper, has severe non-verbal autism.
Read more about Kate here

Website: https://www.findingcoopersvoice.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findingcoopersvoice

Keynote Presentation - Save the Date - Woodstock, IL
2025-03-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Woodstock High School Auditorium, Woodstock, IL

Keynote Presentation - St. Cloud, MN
2025-03-27 18:00 - 20:30 | Tech High School, 4200 33rd Street South, St. Cloud, MN
Join me in St. Cloud, Minnesota at Tech High School on March 27th at 6:00 pm for my keynote presentation, Finding Joy in the Secret World of Autism.

Autism Out Loud Book Launch Party - Stillwater, MN
2025-03-31 17:00 - 20:00 | Lowell Inn, 102 N 2nd Street, Stillwater, MN, 55082, United States
I can’t believe in just 62 days, the world will get to read our new book, Autism Out Loud. When we started writing, it felt like a lifetime away.

And now it’s so close!

Join Carrie, Adrian, and I for our book launch party in Stillwater, MN on March 31.

Tickets here: https://valleybookseller.com/…/autism-out-loud-book-launch We think this will sell out so grab your ticket asap!

Can’t make it to Minnesota? You can still preorder a copy of the book signed by all of us! ORDER HERE: Autism Out Loud Signed Copies! | Valley Bookseller

AUTISM OUT LOUD Book Release & Signing - New York City
2025-04-01 18:00 - 19:30 | The Corner Bookstore, 1313 Madison Avenue at 93rd Street, New York City
Kate Swenson, Adrian Wood and Carrie Cariello celebrate the publication of Autism Out Loud

April 1 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Location: The Corner Bookstore:
1313 Madison Avenue at 93rd Street, New York City 10128

Please register here: SignUp Sheet | Evite
Kate Swenson, Adrian Wood and Carrie Cariello are from different parts of the country and backgrounds, but they were brought together by a singular experience: they are each a mother to a child with autism. Together they have shared laughter, tears, victories and the unconditional love that molds their lives.
Kate, Adrian and Carrie have children with very different autism profiles, and in Autism Out Loud they write about their unique experiences on a variety of topics, from diagnosis to caregiving, schooling and aging. Through their varied stories and lessons they’ve learned, these incredible women provide a glimpse of what to expect on the autism journey and show parents that they are not alone.

Autism Mother to Mother Luncheon - Chambersburg, PA
2025-04-05 | Grand Point Church, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
As a mother of a child with autism, you are invited to join us for a time of rest, relaxation, renewal and celebration. You won’t want to miss this event, offered at no charge. You will enjoy a catered lunch, a great speaker, gifts, the opportunity to network with other mothers and local resource providers, along with a few other surprises! Free, limited childcare will be available.
Save the Date Information:
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
REGISTER HERE: Autism Mother to Mother Luncheon – An annual event in central Pennsylvania that recognizes mothers of children with autism
Grand Point Church, Chambersburg, PA will be the host site and offer the luncheon just as it has previously.
This year we are excited to able to offer two additional sites for the luncheon:

New Love in Christ Church
6003 Jonestown Road
Harrisburg, PA

Church of the Good Shepherd
1500 Quentin Rd
Lebanon, PA

The Lebanon and Harrisburg locations will also be holding a luncheon and sharing the music and speaker via simulcast from Chambersburg.
We will update this website and our FB Group as more details become available.
Registration will be required for all locations and will become available around February 22, 2025.
Looking forward to seeing you in 2025!
Resource Fair: TBA
Luncheon Table Viewing: TBA
Luncheon Time: TBA
Location: Grand Point Church (Chambersburg, PA) plus two additional sites: New Love in Christ Church (Harrisburg, PA) and Church of the Good Shepherd (Lebanon, PA)
Registration Opens: TBA
Speaker: Kate Swenson

Kate Swenson Book Release Party; Enola, PA
2025-04-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Cupboard Maker Books, 157 N Enola Rd, Enola, PA
Time & Location
Apr 05, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Cupboard Maker Books, 157 N Enola Rd, Enola, PA 17025, USA

About the event

In this moving narrative of resilience and pure love, three mothers share their experiences and learnings about life alongside autism. Kate Swenson, Adrian Wood, and Carrie Cariello are from different parts of the country and backgrounds, but they were brought together by a singular experience: they are each a mother to a child with autism.
The incredible Kate Swenson will be at Cupboard Maker Books signing her new release ‘Autism Out Loud’ on May 5th, from 5:00PM-7:00PM. This is an event you won’t want to miss! This ticket gets you the book, a seat, and guaranteed access to Kate’s signing line.
*Due to limited seating, we ask that if you are able to stand during Kate’s talk, that you consider purchasing the standing room only ticket.*
Please purchase a ticket here: Kate Swenson Book Release Party | Cupboardmaker

Celebrate Autism Awareness Day - Warren, Pennsylvania
2025-04-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Struthers Library Theater, Warren, PA

Autism Out Loud Book Signing and Meet and Greet - Buffalo, NY
2025-04-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar, 5010 Main Street Amherst, Buffalo, NY
Light fare and cash bar, and books will also be available to purchase from Talking Leaves Bookstore!
Please reserve your spot here: Autism Out Loud Book Event Tickets, Thu, Apr 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite

Celebrate Autism Acceptance Day - Erie, Pennsylvania
2025-04-25 09:00 - 11:00 | MO
Celebrate Autism Acceptance Day
April 25, 2025
9am
Kate Swenson • Mom, Author & Advocate
Penn State Behrend’s Mcgarvey Hall
Erie, Pennsylvania
Tickets are $20

BUY TICKETS HERE: Celebrate Autism Acceptance Day | Lakeshore Community Services

Book Signing and Meet and Greet - Raleigh, NC - SAVE THE DATE
2025-05-01 17:30 - 20:00 | MO

Author Signing Event - Save the Date - Naperville, IL
2025-05-02 18:00 - 20:00 | MO
Save the date for a book signing event with Kate, Carrie, and Adrian in Naperville, Illinois.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventcombo.com/e/Author-Event-with-Kate-Swenson-Carrie-Cariello-and-Adrian-WoodAutism-Out-Loud-74646

Author Signing Event - Save the Date - Austin, TX
2025-05-14 19:00 - 21:00 | MO
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 – 6:00pm
Free
BookPeople

603 N. Lamar Blvd

Austin, TX 78703

RSVP Here!

BookPeople & Kate Swenson, Adrian Wood, Carrie Cariello proudly present Autism Out Loud
To reserve your spot and learn more about this event, please visit the Eventbrite link above.
Thank you for supporting your local independent bookstore! You are not only supporting a local business – you’re showing publishers that they should continue sending authors to BookPeople and we appreciate it.

Autism Out Loud: Life with a Child on the Spectrum, from Diagnosis to Young Adulthood (Hardcover)

By Kate Swenson, Carrie Cariello, Adrian Wood
$32.99
ISBN: 9780778368366
Availability: Coming Soon – Available for Pre-Order Now
Published: Park Row – April 1st, 2025

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The 4th Annual Care for the Caregiver Retreat - San Antonio, Texas
2025-05-15 - 2025-05-17 | San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio, 78205, United States
Finding Cooper’s Voice & The More Than Project Present
The 4th Annual
Care for the Caregiver Retreat
May 15th-17th, 2025
San Antonio River Walk
Caregivers, Escape to a Weekend of Rest, Renewal, and Connection.
This two-day event will include two full days of speakers and breakout sessions at the Holiday Inn on the San Antonio Riverwalk. The event will feature Adrian Wood of Tales of an Educated Debutante, Carrie Cariello of What Color is Monday, and Kate Swenson of Finding Cooper’s Voice and a celebration of their new book, Autism Out Loud. This event will be focused on you, the caregiver and helping you learn, make a friend, feel seen, rest, have a blast, and more. You won’t want to miss this life changing event.
LEARN MORE HERE!

Tickets will be available in January 2025. This event will sell out fast. If you would like priority registration, a full week early, please join Kate’s supporter group on Facebook.

Join Facebook group HERE

Caregiver's Connection Support Group
2025-06-19 18:30 - 20:30 | 328 Grill, St. Paul Park, Minnesota
Coops’ Troops MinnesotaCaregivers Connection, Support Group

Please join us at the next Caregivers Connection, Support Group with Kate Swenson from Finding Coopers Voice.
Date: Thursday June 19, 2025Time: 5:30.m. – 8:30 p.m. CST

RSVP HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/…/30E0E4FA4AC22ABFB6…

NEW LOCATION!!!!328 GRILLLocated inside the American Legion Post 98328 Broadway Ave,Saint Paul Park, MN651-459-8016

Support Group will be held in back room area in the lower level.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase on-site
Group presentation and conversation will start around 6:15

Speaker: Mary BakalarsARC of La Crosse, WI ChapterTOPIC: AdvocacyADULTS ONLY. All parents and caretakers welcome.

Please register by Sunday 6/15/25 with who is attending. There is a limit of 50 slots available.
Any questions please reach out to Theresa Duffy at theduffy1028@gmail.com

Autism eXchange Annual Conference and Staycation powered by Autism United of Wisconsin
2025-07-11 - 2025-07-12 | Wisconsin Dells
We’re thrilled to invite you to the Autism eXchange Annual Conference and Staycation, a gathering dedicated to advancing understanding, support, and innovation in Autism research and services in your community! This conference brings together a diverse group of experts, advocates, caregivers, and individuals on the Autism Spectrum to share insights and strategies that make a difference.
This event and all the social opportunities are tailored to ensure a comfortable and inclusive environment for all, including individuals with sensory sensitivities.
Learn more here: Autism eXchange Annual Conference and Staycation powered by Autism United of Wisconsin Registration
Event Details:

Date: Friday, July 11th – Saturday, July 12th, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. plus social engagements in evening
Location: Wilderness Resort & Waterpark and Glacier Canyon Lodge and Online Platform available

What to Expect: At the Autism eXchange, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Engage with expert speakers presenting the latest research and support tactics in Autism.
Participate in interactive workshops focused on practical skills and resources.
Network with other attendees to foster new connections and collaborations.
Attend panel discussions that explore lived experiences, advocacy, and future directions in Autism support.
Have fun in sensory modified environments with people who don’t judge and welcome you just as you are!

We’re looking forward to an inspiring and impactful event. Join us in our mission to foster greater understanding and support for the Autism community! Together. Today. Tomorrow.

More Than a Caregiver Respite Retreat at Moon Beach
2025-09-11 - 2025-09-14 | Moon Beach, St. Germain, Wisconsin
The More Than Project is hosting its 4th annual More Than a Caregiver Respite Retreat at Moon Beach in St. Germain, Wisconsin.
The camp sits on 110 acres between Eagle River and St. Germain on the shores of Moon Lake and Little Saint Germain Lake. Enjoy quiet and clear waters, mixed forests with many nature trails, an abundance of wildlife, and some of the best stargazing around!
Caregivers often feel isolated and misunderstood. This retreat offers a break from daily stress in a beautiful Wisconsin camp setting.
During the Caregivers Retreat, you can share your story, life experiences and meet others who understand what it means to support a loved one with special needs – in a safe, supportive environment where caregivers can interact and learn from one another.
This event will be focused on you, the caregiver and helping you learn, make a friend, feel seen, and more. You won’t want to miss this life changing event.
LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE

Out Loud & Together; An Autism Caregiver Retreat
2025-10-17 - 2025-10-18 | Jupiter, Florida
OUT LOUD & TOGETHERAn Autism Caregiver Retreat

TICKETS HERE: OUT LOUD & TOGETHER
October 17–18, 2025
Els Center of Excellence | Jupiter, FL

Friday, October 17 – Table Talk & Campus Tour
Location: O’Donnell Pavilion | Els Center of Excellence

Saturday, October 18 – Main Event Panel Discussion & SocialLocation: Auditorium & Sensory Garden | Els Center of Excellence
Presented by The Learning Academy PTO, a registered 501(c)(3) organization.501(c)(3) • EIN 47-2380123

An evening of inspiration and real conversation with the Autism Out Loud authors and special moderator Dr. Michael Alessandri, Executive Director of UM CARD and Board Chairman of Els for Autism.

Connect in an intimate setting with Kate Swenson, Adrian Wood, and Carrie Cariello, authors of Autism Out Loud. Enjoy a light lunch, refreshments, and a guided tour of the ELS for AUTISM campus. A heartfelt roundtable discussion and personalized book signing will follow, featuring voices from the local autism community.

Experience a powerful panel discussion on the autism journey, followed by a casual social hour in the beautiful Sensory Garden with wine, light bites, and community connection.

All guests will receive a signed copy of Autism Out Loud as a special keepsake.
