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The Autism Info-Blast originated in Springfield, Missouri at the Battlefield Mall in 2015. The event is held annually in April, which is Autism Awareness Month. STARS for Autism, a non-profit group organizes the event which is free to the public. This event gives parents and teachers an opportunity to meet face-to-face with autism providers and resources for support and education. STARS for Autism features a book distribution. Books distributed have included STARS in Her Eyes: Navigating the Maze of Childhood Autism", and "Tic Toc Autism Clock", both by Dr. Linda Barboa and Elizabeth Obrey. Local agencies attending represent support groups, therapy information, educational choices, pet therapy support, counseling, athletic opportunities, therapeutic horseback riding, and information about forming a disability ministry. [1] [2]
Springfield is the third-largest city in the state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. As of the 2010 census, its population was 159,498. As of 2017, the Census Bureau estimated its population at 167,376. It is the principal city of the Springfield metropolitan area, which has a population of 462,369 and includes the counties of Christian, Dallas, Greene, Polk, Webster.
Battlefield Mall is an enclosed shopping mall in Springfield, Missouri. Opened in 1970, the mall features over 126 stores in 1,201,327 square feet (111,606.9 m2) of mall shop space. Anchor stores are J. C. Penney, Macy's, Sears, and two locations of Dillard's. It is managed and owned by Simon Property Group, the successor of the same company that built it.