Welcome to the 21st Annual Autism Conference

We are pleased to announce that our annual autism conference is back in person for its 21st year! This year it will be held in Richmond, VA, and the theme of our conference will be “Navigating the Autism Journey”. This event is a great opportunity for students, educators, parents, families, social workers, psychologists, and more to attend and learn from inspirational speakers, make connections, and gain insight into autism. We are excited to bring this event to our community and look forward to seeing you there!

When? May 2nd – 3rd, 2023

Where? The Hilton Downtown – 501 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219

Rooms are available at a discounted rate, use code “CAHS”. (Limited availability!)

Get your tickets now!

Who Should Attend?

Self-Advocates
Parents and Families
Early Childhood Educators
College-Bound Students
Social Workers
Psychologists
Speech Language Pathologists
Behavior Analysts
Service Providers
Anyone dedicated to creating inclusive communities for neurodiverse individuals

Speakers

Check out our list of speakers below or click here.

Ticket Information

Registration Cost

Early Bird Registration (Ends March 10th) – $300

General Admission – $340

Family/Self-Advocate Rate (Must submit request for code – link below) – $95

Scholarships Available! (Must fill out the Scholarship Form below)

Sponsorship Information

Interested in being a sponsor/exhibitor? Spaces are limited, so sign up today.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Call for Artwork

Each year we ask for artwork submissions inspired by our conference theme from artists with autism. Click below to learn more about our art competition and submit your work.

Information for Students and Professionals

CA Partner Discounts

DBHDS staff and CSB staff are eligible for a professional discount off the cost of full-price tickets. Please contact us to get the discount code before registering. Call (804) 355-0300 or email.

Certificates

Every participant will receive a certificate of attendance. Teachers can use this certificate to earn professional development points (PDPs). Please ask your school administrator for specifics on qualifying for PDPs.

Scholarships

We offer conference scholarships for self-advocates, families and caregivers. For more information about scholarships, email us.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

We are certified as a Type 2 Continuing Education provider by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. If you participate in BACB sessions and meet all BACB standards, you can earn up to 8.5 credits at this conference. BACB track sessions will be marked as such, and you must attend the sessions in that track to qualify. If you choose that option, you will need to attend each session in its entirety.

If you have further questions, please email us.

Professional Development Points (PDPs)

Call for Speakers (Papers)

CA Human Services invites submissions of proposals to present at the 2022 CA Annual Autism Conference, Community: Stronger Together. Licensed Behavior Analysts, Social Workers and Self-Advocates are leaders of change who are making a difference. CA welcomes compelling proposals that address a wide range of topics related, but not limited to, collaborating to make a difference and to help shape the future of services for Autism and other developmental disabilities. Be a part of this valuable personal and professional development experience stemming from the heart of Virginia’s capital by networking and sharing your knowledge, innovative solutions, and strategies with hundreds of allied families, self-advocates, and professionals across the Commonwealth of Virginia. For more information and an invitation to submit, please email: [email protected]