Expertise in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Integrating Research, Training, & Practice
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Parent Education Program for Families of Children with ASDCARD Albany in collaboration with Capital Care Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics will continue a no cost education program for parents of children recently diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder who reside in the Capital District.

Register Now for CARD Albany's New Family Training
Families will learn how to define challenging behavior in observable terms and ways to track that behavior. User-friendly tools will be taught to help determine functions of behavior, with emphasis placed on evidence-based strategies. Register now-space is limited!

Save the Date for CARD's Annual Distinguished Guest Lecture!
CARD is excited to host Dr. Warren Jones, Director of Research at the Marcus Autism Center, in an event for medical professionals and a session for parents and non-medical professionals on March 13, 2013.
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Keynote Speaker Announced for 7th Annual Statewide Autism Conference
CARD is excited to announce distinguished autism expert, Brenda Smith-Myles, Ph.D. as the keynote speaker for the annual statewide autism conference April 19th in Buffalo, NY. She will be presenting on Embedding Evidence-Based Practices Throughout the Day for Learners with Autism.

NYS Legislature has Restored Funding to the Regional Centers for Autism Spectrum Disorders
The University at Albany is the headquarters for the RCASD, a statewide network of six university-affiliated programs across New York State that will provide high quality, cost-effective services to school personnel and parents of children with autism.

New Evidence-Based Group Social Skills Intervention to be Launched at CARD
Beginning early 2013, the UCLA group social skills intervention program - PEERS - will be offered through CARD as part of a research program to further assess its effectiveness in improving social functioning for adolescents with ASD.
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