Events

Families hear the term “brain activity” and “brainwave pattern” and don’t understand why this is important to autism.  In this session, Dr. Carol Wilkinson, a researcher and pediatrician from Boston Children’s Hospital will explain the different types of brainwave patterns in autism, how they are studied, and how they can be used to better track […]

The INSAR Annual Meeting (formerly IMFAR) is an annual scientific meeting, convened each May, to exchange and disseminate new scientific progress among autism scientists and their trainees from around the world.

The Dancing Stars of Westchester gala will be a spectacular evening of glamour and style co-hosted by the Fred Astaire Dance Studio on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Hampshire Country Club, Mamaroneck, NY, from 7-11 p.m. It will feature a cocktail reception, three-course dinner, festive music and ... best of all ... an exciting exhibition […]

US Autism Association Worldwide Watch Party! Proudly sponsored by Exceptional Needs Today magazine. Free 36 hour access to the world's largest autism-focused streaming library with world-renowned experts. Something for everyone: self-advocates, individuals on the autism spectrum, parents, educators, and professionals. REGISTRATION required (it's FREE!).
- Hear from World-Renowned Experts
- Optional add-on: Gain continuing education / professional development hours

A question-and-answer session will be held on September 9th at 12 p.m. ET to review the goals of both the Pre- and PostDoc and the Post-Undergraduate RFAs and will include tips on writing a strong application. This Q&A is free, but you must register in advance. Please register here.

Come join us at this year's Wall Street Rides FAR on Saturday, October 1st for a fun-filled day for the whole family! Back this year is our 5K family trail walk. Enjoy the day with your whole family as you walk through a beautiful nature trail at Saxon Woods Park in White Plains, NY at the peak of fall foliage season. Or join us for a 4 mile family-friendly, 12 mile, 20 mile, 32 mile or 62 mile fully supported bike ride. Upon your return to the finish festival site, there’s more family fun! The kids can play miniature golf, play on the playground and of course enjoy a delicious lunch. COVID-19 mitigation protocols will be in place.

Since our founding in New York in 2015 as Wall Street Rides FAR, the ride has grown each year. Now, with the launch of Bay Street Rides FAR in Toronto, we’re excited to announce our expansion into Canada! Join us on Saturday, October 1st for a fun-filled day for the whole family! Riders 18+ can opt for the 20km or 10km cycling routes. Families are welcome on the 5km walk, plus family activities at the finish festival. The event will begin and end at the Harbourfront. Paid parking is available across the street and nearby. Bay Street Rides FAR is an amazing family-friendly day of riding through fall foliage to support the innovative, life-changing research being done by ASF-funded scientists.

Come join us at this year's Baltimore Rides FAR on Saturday, October 1st for a fun-filled day for the whole family!  Join us for a 5 mile family-friendly, 14 mile, or 30 mile fully supported bike ride. Or enjoy the day with your whole family with a 5K trail walk. Upon your return to the finish festival site, there’s more family fun! The event starts and ends at the T. Rowe Price campus - 4515 Painters Mill Road, Owings Mills, MD. COVID-19 mitigation protocols will be in place.

Attention NYC-area supporters! Cyclebar NoMad is hosting a charity ride for ASF and you're invited! Join the ASF team on Friday, Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m. for a fun and […]