The Autism Place

03/05/2026

Join us for The Autism Conference 2026 • Sharing Knowledge • Inspiring Action, a one-day event for educators, families, and professionals focused on practical tools, shared perspectives, and meaningful connection.

In-person registration is over 80% full, so don’t wait!

You’ll hear powerful perspectives from individuals with lived experience and gain practical strategies you can apply immediately in classrooms, community settings, and at home.

Click here to register: https://autismplusil.org/conference-2026

02/26/2026

Today is Redbird Gives Back! We would greatly appreciate your donation to continue supporting our students ♥️

The Autism Place (TAP) is a clinic that serves: (a) the university community by providing service-learning opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students and (b) the local community by providing services for children, adolescents and their caregivers. TAP is funded by grants, donations, the De...

02/24/2026

Hello caregivers! We are in need of paper towels and bottled water for the clinic. If you are able and interested in dropping off supplies when you are at TAP next, we would appreciate it!

02/18/2026

As the parent of a child with special needs, it’s important to have a plan of action in place to protect your child’s inheritance and accommodate his or her future caregiving needs in the event you pass away. Join financial advisor Lia Hege, ChSNC®️, for this special event and discover ways t...

10/25/2025

🎃 Local friends in the Bloomington/Normal area — join Autism McLean for a FREE Trick-or-Treat event! 👻

Bring your family for some spooky fun, candy, and community connection! Indoor event and for all ages!

📅 Date: October 26th
📍 Location: Courtyard by Marriot, 310A Greenbriar Drive
⏰ Time: 3:00-5:00pm

Don’t miss this fun and inclusive event — can’t wait to see your costumes! 🍬✨

10/22/2025

🕐 Mark your calendars! Our next Office Hours are on Monday, October 27th — join us at 12:00–1:00 PM or 3:00–4:00 PM!

💡 Topic: Function-Based Interventions
We’ll talk about understanding why behaviors happen and how to match supports to the function — whether it’s for attention, escape, sensory needs, or access to items.

Bring your questions and let’s problem-solve together! 🙌

Register here--> https://bit.ly/3KXvnvr

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10/22/2025

💛 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬?

✨You are not alone. Let’s talk.
🗓️ 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟖 | 𝟒:𝟑𝟎–𝟔:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 for our 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 with 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐡-𝐀𝐭𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐬, 𝐋𝐌𝐅𝐓, founder of Amanda Griffith-Atkins Counseling Group
Register: 👉 https://qr.link/8pT5yk

Our Virtual Family Support Group is back — and this month, we’re joined by Amanda Griffith-Atkins, LMFT, who will share her journey of navigating motherhood, identity, and self-compassion while raising a child with disabilities.

She’s created a community where parents can speak honestly about it all — the hard parts, the beautiful moments, and everything in between.

Come as you are.
Stay for the support.
Leave feeling a little lighter, a little more connected.

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