Autism events for
Arizona families.

Children with disabilities are at higher risk of harm, and this free class helps you spot the common signs of abuse or neglect. You will learn when and how to report, who to call, and where to find support afterward.

A warm, community-centered conversation in Spanish, led by Daysi Ortiz, offering practical guidance for Spanish-speaking families navigating special education. It is a welcoming space to ask questions and hear from other parents.

A friendly orientation for newer families that walks you through COPAA's website, member resources, and where to find help, with time for your questions. A good first stop if you are new and feeling overwhelmed by the special education process.

A welcoming one-hour Zoom gathering led by experienced TACA parents for families raising teens and adults with autism. Talk through future planning, independence, and daily challenges with people who get it. Register on Zoom before it starts.

A Northeastern University professor shares how new technologies can help support autistic kids in everyday, real-world settings, not just in a clinic. Good for parents curious about tools that fit into daily life.

A full-day virtual training that walks parents through special education law step by step, from IDEA and Section 504 to reading your child's test scores and building a strong IEP. It even covers episodic conditions like epilepsy and allergies, and your registration includes three Wrightslaw books.

A monthly parent-led session where you can learn the practical side of special education rights, with recorded talks and downloadable slides on IEPs, behavior, discipline, mediation, and due process. It is a steady place to build confidence before your next school meeting.

Learn gentle, trauma-informed ways to support a neurodivergent child who has been through hard experiences. A helpful session for parents trying to understand behavior through a compassionate lens.

A free Spanish-language walkthrough of the special education process and your child's IEP, so you know who belongs at the table, what the plan must include, and how to prepare. You will also learn your options if the IEP team does not agree with you.

An introductory class on how Positive Behavior Support can help you reduce challenging behavior and encourage the behavior you want to see at home and at school. Expect practical, everyday techniques you can start using right away.

A free Spanish-language session on the legal options available to families when a child with a disability turns 18, including guardianship and supported decision-making. A clear starting point for Spanish-speaking parents planning the move into adulthood.

A free live webinar on helping autistic teens and adults stay active using telehealth, wearable trackers, and family and peer support. Helpful if you are a parent thinking ahead about your child's health, motivation, and independence.

An in-person class on what parents, children, and the school can each do about bullying, with practical ways to talk with your child and the role of the bystander. Encircle Families holds in-person sessions at its Phoenix and Tucson offices.

If toileting has felt like an uphill battle at your house, this free webinar shares evidence-based strategies for managing constipation, encopresis, and other common toileting struggles in autistic kids. Presented by a psychologist from the Marcus Autism Center.

A deeper eight-hour training, four hours each over two days, for families and caregivers supporting a loved one with challenging behaviors. This evidence-based program builds tools to reduce difficult behaviors, strengthen your relationship, and grow your confidence.

A free, in-person day of learning for NC parents that turns worry into a clear plan: how to read evaluations, build a Smart IEP, keep good records, and work with the school. It is free for North Carolina residents and includes lunch plus three Wrightslaw books.

As your child with a disability approaches 18, this free session explains your choices, from supported decision-making and power of attorney to guardianship, plus Social Security and Selective Service steps. It helps you stay involved with schools and doctors after adulthood begins.

A virtual gathering on how sensory processing connects to mental health, trauma, co-regulation, and belonging. Built for professionals but open to foster and adoptive families, with 60-day on-demand access if you can't attend live.

ASAN and Justice in Aging walk families through how home- and community-based services (HCBS) work and how to get them, with a focus on making them easier to access in Indigenous communities. If you are navigating in-home or community supports for your child, this session explains what these services are and how to advocate for better access.

A free one-hour online gathering led by TACA parents and staff for anyone raising a child on the autism spectrum, whether newly diagnosed or years into the journey. A safe space for real conversation, shared experiences, and practical resources. RSVP on Zoom.

If you suspect ADHD runs in your family, this expert webinar explains how missed or misdiagnosed adult ADHD ripples through a whole household. A helpful listen for parents who see their own patterns reflected in their child.

If you are starting to think about where your child could live as an adult, this webinar walks through how chapters of The Arc in Connecticut built an apartment model focused on independence and inclusion. It is a useful window into what housing options can look like beyond a traditional group home.

TACA's flagship three-day conference for families, caregivers, and professionals, with over 40 presentations across four learning tracks and a large exhibitor hall of autism resources. Supports parents from newly diagnosed through navigating adulthood.

This free webinar looks at how autistic children process faces and what that means for social connection and communication. Useful background if you want to better understand how your child reads the people around them.

A full day of learning in Phoenix for families, self-advocates, and anyone supporting autistic and neurodivergent people, with ten expert sessions, meals, and a resource fair. Scholarships are available if cost is a barrier.

A full day of autism research made practical, with keynote talks and breakout sessions on supporting your child across the lifespan. Caregivers and self-advocates are welcome alongside clinicians and educators.

A free expert panel with practical tips on tailoring resumes, writing cover letters, and preparing for interviews, so you can help your autistic teen or young adult navigate the path to a job. Sessions are recorded and archived, and attendees receive a certificate of attendance.

A registered dietitian breaks down what ultraprocessed foods actually do to a child's developing brain, in plain language you can use at the grocery store. Helpful if you are trying to make sense of nutrition and diet questions for your autistic child.

If you have a teen or young adult who struggles to learn and keep up daily living skills like cooking, hygiene, or managing a routine, this free lecture shares new, motivation-focused strategies you can lean on. Join online via Zoom from anywhere, no travel needed.

This is the disability community's largest yearly gathering, with sessions on mental health, education, employment, and housing that speak directly to families raising autistic kids. The opening keynote features Dani Bowman of Netflix's Love on the Spectrum, and registration is open now.

Many autistic kids have tummy troubles that show up as tough behavior, and this free session explains the latest research on how gut symptoms and behavior are linked. A grounding session if you suspect GI pain is behind your child's hard days.

A virtual special education law and advocacy training hosted with NAMI Ohio, helpful for parents navigating school supports alongside mental health and anxiety needs. Attendees learn the essentials of IDEA, IEPs, and advocating effectively for their child.

A three-day national gathering in Baltimore with a dedicated Parents and Caregivers track offering research-based, practical strategies for managing behavior at home and school. A place to learn and connect with other families walking a similar path.

If you want to understand and shape the federal decisions that affect your child's services, this seminar teaches parents and self-advocates the current policy issues and connects them with members of Congress. It is co-hosted by several national disability organizations.

Live and recorded workshops that walk parents through the special education process, IEP meetings, and their rights, offered year-round by the national parent center.

Plain-language trainings on special education law, IEPs, and how to advocate for your child, from the country's best-known special ed law resource. Sessions run on multiple dates through the year.

Ongoing webinars and events for families new to a diagnosis and those further along, from the nation's oldest autism organization. Topics span support, services, and navigating each stage.

Research-to-practice webinars that turn autism research into practical guidance parents can actually use at home and school.

A national calendar of webinars and events covering resources, benefits, and support across the lifespan for autistic people and their families.

A short, self-paced intro that walks you through what autism is, including key characteristics, neurodiversity, and co-occurring conditions. A gentle first step if you are new to a diagnosis and want a trustworthy overview you can take at your own pace.

A free monthly Zoom group where caregivers and the brothers and sisters of autistic kids can connect with others who get it, learn coping skills, and feel less alone. Facilitated by psychiatrists and a social worker from UMass Chan Medical School; registration required (call 857-523-1145 or email emily.rubin@umassmed.edu).

OAR runs a free, ongoing webinar series for parents and caregivers, typically once each spring and fall, with expert speakers and live Q&A on autism topics. Sign up on this page to be notified the moment the next session opens for registration.

ARI hosts free live webinars for parents and caregivers throughout the year, most Wednesdays at 1:00 PM ET, on topics from behavior and communication to nutrition and co-occurring health conditions. Register for any single session, and past talks are archived to watch anytime.

CHADD's ongoing free webinar series brings ADHD specialists to your screen on topics parents actually face, from behavior and treatment to ADHD and autism together. Past sessions are archived to watch anytime and new ones are added regularly.

A free, ongoing monthly webinar series on sensory health for families and professionals, covering topics like neurodiversity-affirming practice and what to expect from sensory integration therapy. Recordings are added to the catalog so you can watch on your own schedule.

Short, self-paced online modules built for family members and caregivers, covering evidence-based ways to support an autistic child at home. Create a free account and take them on your own schedule, whenever you have a few minutes.

If challenging behaviors like tantrums, aggression, or noncompliance are wearing your family down, a therapist coaches you one-on-one each week and gives you a new strategy to practice at home. Sessions run virtually from your home or in-clinic, so you can build skills that actually stick.

A recorded on-demand session with attorney Mark Woodsmall walking parents through IEP transition planning: transition assessments, post-secondary goals, and building supports for education, employment, and independent living. Watch anytime this month at your own pace.

An on-demand session with Erica Peirson, NMD, on the hormonal and neurologic changes of puberty in autistic kids, and how they affect mood, sleep, and anxiety. Includes practical nutrition and support strategies you can revisit whenever you need them.

A free monthly series pairing expert video presentations with curated written resources on a new autism topic each month. The current focus helps families support their child through puberty, future planning, and the move into adulthood.

Each month SPARK hosts a free webinar where researchers, clinicians, and advocates cover topics parents care about, from emotion regulation and water safety to planning for the future. Register for the upcoming one or watch past sessions on demand anytime.

If you're raising a child with a learning difference or ADHD, NCLD's Family Leadership Council connects you with other parents through optional monthly virtual sessions on advocacy, policy updates, and research you can use. You opt in only to the topics that matter to you, on your own schedule.

NCLD's LD Day of Action includes a virtual 'We Show Up' campaign so parents and caregivers can advocate for equitable education from home, without traveling to Washington. It's a simple, guided way to add your family's voice on issues affecting kids with learning disabilities and ADHD.