Autism Society of Baltimore-Chesapeake

The 30th anniversary of the Center for Autism Services, Science, and Innovation (CASSI™)—as we continue our mission to transform the lives of autistic individuals and their families.

Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: Celebrating 30 Years of Empowering Lives.
This year’s conference will spotlight innovative research and its practical application, offering new insights that are shaping the future of autism care and support. Attendees can look forward to:

Dr. Temple Grandin, a world-renowned autism spokesperson, scientist, and inventor, has served as an inspiration and role model to hundreds of thousands of families and persons with autism.

In this unique presentation, Temple eloquently and candidly describes the challenges she has faced and offers glimpses into her own childhood, with ideas on how others dealing with autism can meet these obstacles and improve the quality of their lives.

Backed by her personal experience and evidence-based research, Temple shares her valuable insights on all types of thinkers, why they are important, and ways in which young people can continue to think about and understand what it means to be innovative.

Honestly Autism Day is a day devoted to understanding autism and is presented by the Partnership Project, which is a collaboration between the Autism Society of Baltimore-Chesapeake, the Department of Special Education at Towson University, and Pathfinders for Autism.

Parents, family members, professionals and Autistics come together to listen, ask questions and learn from each other. It is a positive, uplifting day filled with revelations and shared ideas.

By adhering to the underlying theme of presuming competence and highlighting the gifts of the autistic community, while never shying from or apologizing for the honesty; we create an atmosphere where perspectives can and do change. It is our ultimate goal to inspire and to generate the goosebumps and the passion that is necessary for creating a world of opportunities, acceptance, and meaningful change.

There will be panels, presentations, breakout sessions, opportunities to network, a resource fair, and so much more!
This is an in-person event! We can't wait to see you!