April is Autism Awareness Month


Special Events for Autism Awareness Month

Multi-colored stick people holding hands around a world globe.The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)’s Office of Autism Research Coordination (OARC) is pleased to invite you to two special events to recognize National Autism Awareness Month.

On April 7th, NIMH is hosting a virtual event featuring an interview with Asperger’s Are Us, the first comedy troupe composed entirely of people diagnosed with Asperger syndrome (autism). Their comedic style focuses on deadpan wordplay and dark absurdism.

On April 28th, NIMH will feature presentations from the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department of Education, and the U.S. Department of Labor on issues related to health, education, and employment for people with disabilities during the pandemic, followed by a discussion with leaders from the autism advocacy community.

Autism Events & Webinars

Upcoming Events

organization for autism research logoWebinar: Health and Health Care in Autistic Children and AdultsGo to website disclaimer
Organization for Autism Research
April 1, 2021; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EST

2021 World Autism Awareness Day Interagency Roundtable Banner2021 World Autism Awareness Day Interagency Roundtable
Indian Health Service
April 2, 2021; 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. EST

Asperger’s Are UsSponsored by OARC
An Afternoon of Comedy with Asperger’s Are Us
Office of Autism Research Coordination (OARC)
April 7, 2021; 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. EST

organization for autism research logoWebinar: Mental Health Priorities and Suicide Prevention: Addressing Needs of Autistic AdultsGo to website disclaimer
Organization for Autism Research
April 7, 2021; 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST

Social Security Administration LogoNational Disability Forum
Social Security Administration
April 15, 2021

organization for autism research logoThe AASPIRE Healthcare Toolkit: Improving Healthcare for Autistic AdultsGo to website disclaimer
Organization for Autism Research
April 15, 2021; 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST

National Institute of Mental Health LogoSponsored by OARC
The Federal Response to COVID-19: Addressing the Needs of the Autism and Disability Communities
Office of Autism Research Coordination (OARC)
April 28, 2021; 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. EST

RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council logoRAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council Virtual Full Council Meeting
Administration for Community Living
April 28, 2021; 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. EST

https://iacc.hhs.gov/meetings/autism-events/


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