Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find answers to the questions most frequently asked about Autism Conferences of America, LLC (ACOA).
If you still have a question that we haven't answered, please click here to contact ACOA directly.
How can I register to attend a conference?
What method of payment do you accept?
What does my registration fees include?
What if I am a Regional Center Client? How do I register? (CA residents)
Do you accept Purchase order?
Is financial aid available?
How do I confirm my registration?
When do I receive my tickets/ name badge?
Cancelation Policy.
How do I register for breakout sessions, workshops, and special events?
Do you issue certificate of attendance?
Do you offer Continuing Education Units?
Can I bring my children?
Do you offer translations?
How do I become a guest speaker?
Can I purchase a CD/DVD of the conference?
How do I exhibit at a conference?
Can I sell something at a conference or hand out materials?
How can I register to attend a conference?
Once registration is open, you can register right here on our website, or download/print our registration form and submit by:
Fax:
AZ (480) 272-9693
CA (562) 804-5516
NY (212) 330-8282
E-mail as an attachment to: autismconferences@gmail.com
Mail to:
Autism Conferences of America
1340 E Vinedo Lane
Tempe AZ 85284
What method of payment do you accept?
We accept Visa or MasterCard (online, mail or phone), and Checks (by mail only).
What does my registration fee include?
Your registration fee includes breakout sessions, keynote and closing general sessions, full access to the exhibit hall, plenary talks and any special lunch time sessions.
All conference materials.
Professional workshops may require additional fees.
Lunch and parking is not included in your registration fees.
What if I am a Regional Center Client? How do I register? (CA residents)
If you are a regional center client you or your case manager must submit your registration along with the regional center authorization letter. Should the regional center authorization letter not be received three (3) days prior to the start of the conference, attendee will be required to provide a credit card guaranteeing payment. You may also wish to provide a copy of the authorization letter to the registration desk.
Do you accept Purchase order?
Purchase orders must be submitted by
Fax:
AZ (480) 272-9693
CA (562) 804-5516
NY (212) 330-8282
E-mail as an attachment to: autismconferences@gmail.com
Mail to:
Autism Conferences of America
1340 E Vinedo Lane
Tempe AZ 85284
If purchase order is not received three (3) days prior to the start of the conference, attendee will be required to provide a credit card guaranteeing payment
Purchase order must be paid by early-bird cutoff in order to qualify, otherwise regular rate applies.
Substitutions can be made at any time. For a substitution, please notify us at least 48 hours in advance. No-shows will be charged the full tuition fee.
Is financial aid available?
Financial aid is available to families with children affected by ASD/Aspergers.
For CA residents: Ask regional center for funding prior to applying for financial aid
Please contact us at:
AZ (480) 831-2047
CA (562) 804-5516
NY (212) 330-8282
or E-mail us at autismconferences@gmail.com, for details.
How do I confirm my registration?
Confirmations are sent via E-mail if one is supplied at time of registration. You may also call to receive a verbal confirmation.
AZ (480) 831-2047
CA (562) 804-5516
NY (212) 330-8282
When do I receive my tickets/ name badge?
This is a ticketless event. Name badges are available onsite for pick up the first day of your registered attendance, as long as your registration form is complete and accurate and paid in full.
Name badges are to be worn at ALL times.
Cancelation Policy:
Written request for cancelations must be submitted in writing. 75% of conference fees will be refunded if cancellation occurred by cancellation deadline. No refunds are issued if cancelation occurs after cancelation deadline. Substitutions can be made at anytime if written notification is provided. No-shows will be charged the full registration fee.
Please submit cancelation request by E-mail at autismconferences@gmail.com
or fax to
AZ (480) 272-9693
CA (562) 804-5516
NY (212) 330-8282
Refunds will be issued by check after the conference.
Please note that speakers and topics were confirmed at the time of publishing, however, circumstances beyond the control of ACOA may necessitate substitutions, alterations or cancellations of the speakers and/or topics. As such, ACOA reserve the right to alter or modify the advertised speakers and/or topics if necessary. Any substitutions or alterations will be updated on our web page as soon as possible.
How do I register for breakout sessions, workshops, and special events?
Registrations fees are for full day attendance. You pick and choose your own breakout session. No advance selection required.
Professional workshops require advance selection. Prices vary depending on the program. Exact prices can be found on our website or Registration portion of your mailer.
From time to time we will offer special events such as movie screening and/or lectures which are not part of the main conference schedule, details are provided with the special events announcement.
Please note that speakers and topics were confirmed at the time of publishing, however, circumstances beyond the control of ACOA may necessitate substitutions, alterations or cancellations of the speakers and/or topics. As such, ACOA reserve the right to alter or modify the advertised speakers and/or topics if necessary. Any substitutions or alterations will be updated on our web page as soon as possible.
Do you issue certificate of attendance?
A Certificate of Attendance (COA) is available to all registered attendees at the end of each day. Hours are prorated based on actual attendance with a maximum of 7 contact hours per days.
Lunch and breaks and special events such as movie screening and/or plenary talks which are not part of the main conference schedule, do not qualify for contact hours.
Do you offer Continuing Education Units?
A certificate of Continuing Education Units (CEU(s)) is available at the end of each day. Please visit the specific conference page for details.
Lunch and breaks and special events such as movie screening and/or plenary talks which are not part of the main conference schedule, do not qualify for CEU(s).
Can I bring my children?
While we recognize that some events may be of some interest to older children, our primary concern is for education & benefit of our adult attendees. It is not our intention to prohibit attendance by children; however, ACOA assumes no responsibility for the children. Any children brought to ACOA event must be accompanied at all times by their parent or adult guardian. If there are any disruptions, please take your child out of the room.
Infants and pre-school age children are strongly discouraged from attending.
Childcare is not available.
Do you offer translations?
Due to logistics issues we are unable to offer translations at this time.
How do I become a guest speaker?
If you are interested in speaking please E-mail us at autismconferences@gmail.com
Please include the following:
Name: Include complete titles, degrees and certifications for each presenter.
Presentation Title: 12 Words maximum
Conference Program Description: (2-4 sentences): 80 words maximum, subject to editing by Autism Conferences of America
Bio: (2-5 sentences) 50 words maximum. Summarize the presenter’s background/experience in the area in which they would like to present. May be used for publication and is subject to editing by Autism Conferences of America
Session content plan (abstract): This description must provide information that is essential to the review process. The plan should include: details on the content that will be provided, learning objectives, and sufficient information to determine how the session contributes to best practice and advances the field of autism spectrum disorders. Presenters who want their session to be considered for continuing education units must clearly describe how the presentation is appropriate for a targeted professional audience. Suggested word length for the abstract is 500-2,000 words.
Suggested length: (30, 45, 60, or 90 minutes) - longer times are usually reserved for more experienced speakers.
Approximate level of presentation (i.e., Basic -for new parents/professionals, Advanced – for experienced parents/professionals, or ALL-appropriate for everyone)
Approximate number of times you have given that presentation, or similar ones.
Name(s), email, phone and cellular numbers and mailing address for each presenter.
All presenters and co-presenters will receive complimentary registration to the conference. Maximum 2 complimentary registrations.
Can I purchase a CD/DVD of the conference?
From time to time ACOA will make a limited amount of CDs, which will include audio and PowerPoint’s from keynotes and most breakout sessions. CD(s) available are for order only during the conference weekend. No orders can be taken after the conference.
How do I exhibit at a conference?
For Exhibitor Information please contact Jerry Lundy.
Contact: Jerry Lundy
Email: exhibitors@autismconferencesofamerica.com
Phone: (562) 864-3049 (office), (212) 330-8282 (NY local)
Fax: (562) 864-6508
You may also visit the exhibitor page to download the exhibitor application(s).
Can I sell something at a conference or handout materials?
ACOA does not allow outside vendors at our conference, unless given written permission by ACOA.