Autism Special Needs Expo: Chicago Autism Network

There is a request for a donation to attend, even as much as a dollar helps the cause and will gain you admission.

Because Illinois has an abundance of autism programs and resources, researching and connecting with programs relevant to you and your loved ones can be a time-consuming task. At the Autism & Special Needs Expo, you can quickly connect with service providers through an innovative, virtual platform, with the following features:

Exhibitor Hall: At our virtual exhibitor hall, find providers who meet your needs using our helpful filters (age, location, type of service, etc). Connect with these providers, via chat or video call, directly from the platform.

Workshops: Learn from local professionals on a variety of topics, and participate in Q&A sessions to get your questions answered. Topics and presenters TBA.

Community Board: Connect with other attendees on our virtual community boards. Post questions, share experiences, and make connections with others in our local autism community. Last year, over 1,500 messages were exchanged on the community board.

Meet Ups: In the Month of March, we will host several virtual meetups on the platform directed at different segments of our autism community. More info coming soon!

Passport Contest: Earn stamps in your virtual passport by liking, messaging and sign up for emails at each booth. Participants who have at least 40 stamps will be entered into a drawing for exciting prizes.

Career Fair: Check out job listings at various autism-related clinics, and submit resumes and cover letters to companies you find exciting.