University of Maryland Autism Research Consortium-UMARC

Join us for our last UMARC Talk of the semester! Don't miss Dr. Zosia Zaks on May 12th at 3 pm.

Register at go.umd.edu/umarc-talk-zoom

We had so much fun talking to students and community members about our research and services at Maryland Day!🐢

Thanks for everyone who came out! If you are looking for more information, check out our website autism.umd.edu.

Join us for an upcoming UMARC Workshop featuring Amber Surveski!

Title: Supporting Autistic People with Relationships, Sexuality, and Intimacy
Cost: $25 (Application has been made for 0.1 ASHA CEUs)
Date: May 11th, 2026 @ 12 PM EST on Zoom

For more information: go.umd.edu/Surveski-Workshop

Join us on April 22nd for a UMARC Workshop with Dr. Jonet Artis, "Scientific Evidence for Assessments and Intervention for the Language and Communication Skills of Autistic School-age Children".

This workshop will be held on Zoom. Register Today!
go.umd.edu/UMARCWORKSHOP

Join researchers, autistic advocates, and community partners TOMORROW to explore how research and technology aimed at improving autistic lives can be built together in ways that are collaborative, accountable, and grounded in autistic lived experience!

This event is co-sponsored by UMARC, UMDs Neurodiversity and Autism Transition Services, and the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences.

Register today for this hybrid event @ go.umd.edu/BSOSForum

Join us for the next UMARC Talk featuring Dr. Veronica Kang on April 14th!

⏰ 12:30 PM
📍 2130 H.J. Patterson Hall + Zoom option

Dr. Kang will share “Lessons Learned from Autistic Immigrant Communities,” highlighting important insights at the intersection of culture, identity, and autism.

Join us in person or via Zoom @ go.umd.edu/umarc-talk-zoom

Join us for an upcoming UMARC Workshop featuring Amber Surveski!

Title: Supporting Autistic People with Relationships, Sexuality, and Intimacy
Cost: $25 (Application has been made for 0.1 ASHA CEUs)
Date: May 11th, 2026 @ 12 PM EST on Zoom

For more information: go.umd.edu/Surveski-Workshop

Join us for a powerful keynote from Dr. Keivan Stassun, a leader in autism innovation and research, as he explores how research and technology can help shape more inclusive, supportive futures for autistic individuals.

📅 April 15, 2026
🕓 4:00–7:15 PM
📍 Free Hybrid Event

RSVP: go.umd.edu/BSOSForum

Join us on April 15th!

Join researchers, autistic advocates, and community partners to explore how research and technology can improve autistic lives in the third BSOS Community Forum event, "What Should We Build Together: Research and Technology to Power Autistic Futures."

This event, co-sponsored by UMD's Neurodiversity and Autism Transition Services and the University of Maryland Autism Research Consortium-UMARC, will take place in the Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center on Wednesday, April 15.

Learn more and RSVP at https://go.umd.edu/BCFautism26.

Join us on April 22nd for a UMARC Workshop with Dr. Jonet Artis, "Scientific Evidence for Assessments and Intervention for the Language and Communication Skills of Autistic School-age Children".

This workshop will be held on zoom. Register Today!
go.umd.edu/UMARCWorkshop