Camden Riversharks Autism Awareness Game
Sunday, June 5th, 2011, 1:05pm
Campbell's Field
Camden, NJ
New Jersey's minor league baseball team will host an afternoon autism awareness game. Tickets are $11. The Riversharks are donating $5 from every ticket sold to the Center for Autism Research. Tickets must be purchased by June 2nd to benefit CAR. The "Group Password" is CAR. Purchase Tickets>>  

Next Steps into Adolescence
September 15th, 2011
8:30am to 3:30pm

3535 Market Street, 16th Floor
Room B 

Philadelphia, PA

Children with ASD approaching adolescence have greater physical and social transition needs than most typically developing pre-teens. Physical and mental changes, sexuality, peer relationships, safety, organizational strategies, tools for managing behaviors, and medications will be discussed. This workshop is for parents of pre-adolescent children with ASD and will include presentations from experts in neuropsychology, behavior, medicine, and social work. Register for this event>>  

Distinguished Lecture Series 

The Distinguished Lecture Series is taking a break for the summer. It will resume on Wednesday, September 15th when CAR welcomes Dr. Marsha Mailick Seltzer, who will present on the impacts of autism on the family. Expect to receive a lecture announcement with more details at the end of August.

Special Fundraing Event: Breakfast at Tiffany's
September 25th, 2011
2:00pm Reception; 3:00pm Showing
International House of Philadelphia Theater
3701 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
The Auxiliary of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia will host a showing of Breakfast at Tiffany's to benefit the Center for Autism Research. The event will include a popcorn and soda reception. Tickets are $25.      

Save the Date: November 11, 2011
Pathways to Independence for
Young Adults with ASD
8:30am to 4:30pm
White Manor Country Club
Malvern, PA
The Center for Autism Research, ASCEND, and Elwyn present a conference to focus on transition to adulthood. Dr. Steven Shore will be the keynote speaker. He is an author, self-advocate, and professor at Adelphi University. His research focuses on matching best practices to the needs of people with autism. The conference will also feature two panel sessions related to post-secondary education. Registration information will be posted on the Events page of the CAR website soon.