The Autism Expo

The Arizona Autism Coalition hosts its seventh-annual The Autism Expo on Saturday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Desert Willow Conference Center in Phoenix.

The free event connects over 1,000 guests each year with access to 80 resource exhibitors and workshops on everything from managing IEPs (Individualized Education Plans), empowering caregivers through support groups, and even preparing individuals living with ASD in joining the workforce.

Currently, one in 40 individuals in Arizona are diagnosed with Autism. That means an estimated one in 40 individuals living with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) require access to support from caregivers or community resources. Becoming a caregiver is no easy feat, it can often be an overwhelming or even isolating experience if one doesn’t know where to start or how to ask for help.

Designed to advocate for an inclusive, sensitive and uplifting support system for individuals living with ASD and their families, The Autism Expo has put together comprehensive programming throughout the day to help the community gain access to resources and programs that will work best for each individual situation.

Not only will guests gain access to vital resources from specialized learning and legal services, therapists, effective enrichment activities and more at the event, they’ll also receive a full directory outlining the information from each of the exhibitors as well as a free tote bag, and be entered to win a 55-in. LED TV along with other exciting prizes raffled off throughout the day.

For more information on the event or to RSVP visit bit.ly/2023AutismExpo or autismexpo.azautism.org.