Biennial Spring Autism Conference

The VTCAR Biennial Spring Autism Conference

Monday, April 5

The Inn at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA

Conference theme: Inclusion and Self-Determination Across the Spectrum: Research and Practice

Keynote addresses by:

Elif Tural, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Interior Design in Virginia Tech's School of Design

Dr. Tural's research examines how the built environment shapes health and wellbeing, with a focus on indoor environmental quality—particularly acoustics and lighting.

Charlie and Julie Merriam and Marcus Austin of their Simple Fixin's Food Truck

 This dynamic father-son duo have turned something Marcus loves into a job.  Their family works diligently to conquer the demands of the neurotypical world in ways that work for them, while teaching others about the importance of sensory-appropriate, safe workplaces for autistic individuals. 

Registration opens here in January 2027. 

This event is free and open to open to researchers, self-advocates, parents/caregivers, students, clinicians, educators, everyone!

Hosted by the Virginia Tech Center for Autism Research.  Funding graciously provided by the Washington Group Special Care Planning Team.