Autism events for
Colorado families.

Colorado's statewide two-day gathering for families, educators, and self-advocates, with sessions on IEPs, family-school partnerships, and transition planning. A welcoming place to learn practical inclusion strategies and meet other parents from across the state.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

A monthly evening gathering for parents and guardians of autistic children of any age to share experiences and swap advice over light snacks. No registration needed, just come as you are.

A free, welcoming space in Boulder County where parents and caregivers of autistic kids can talk through challenges, trade solutions, and feel less alone. This county chapter runs the group on a recurring basis, so check the events page for the next meeting.