The National Autism Association (NAA) provides many greatly helpful programs, informational resources, and advocacy efforts for children and families. Officers Rita Shreffler, Wendy Fournier, and Ann Brasher and Board Vice-Chairperson, Lori McIlwain, join Teri to talk about: the National Autism Conference, November 13-16 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; the Elias Tembenis Walk for Autism; NAA's Helping Hand Program; FOUND, an autism safety initiative, and the need for an Alert system; and the Fam1ly F1rst program. For more information about NAA's National Autism Conference, visit www.nationalautismconference.org.