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, 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. 

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Registration will begin this winter.