In this session, Michael Beloff provides in-depth and detailed information about available government benefits and how these can be accessed for families with special needs children and adults.

The training will give the attendees a better understanding of autism. They will learn how people with autism think. They will also gain a better understanding of problems with both sensory over sensitivity that many people on the spectrum experience.

In this session, Dr. Stephen Shore will discuss the value of including those on the autism spectrum in participatory research. He will share the reasons for inclusion and the benefits to both autistic and non-autistic groups.

In this session, panelists will highlight the importance of including the arts in all areas of life for those on the autism spectrum. With a special focus on what is known about brain development for those with autism, this panel will highlight the various art forms in use therapeutically in the treatment of autism and will discuss why the arts are effective in addressing the needs of those on the autism spectrum.

In this session Dr. Theodore Henderson will discuss the problem with current treatments for Traumatic brain injury/concussion/CTE, Parkinson’s disease, Depression, Autism, PTSD, Post-COVID Fatigue Syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease, and ADHD and will propose an alternative, non-invasive, non-pharmacological treatment to improve brain function.

In a motivational and heartwarming session presented by film maker Ron Zimmerman, Ron will share the experience and insights gained from working with the families involved in the film Fierce Love and Art.

In this multimedia presentation, Elaine Hall, one of Hollywood's first Access Coordinators and Autism Consultants for film, TV and theater will share her work on shows such as Jason Katim's Parenthood, HBO's Autism: The Musical, Netflix's Atypical, Love on the Spectrum, Amazon's As We See It, and others.

This panel features the US Autism Association’s transition specialists in a topic intended to help those supporting an individual on the autism spectrum as they prepare to leave home and either attend college or join the workforce.

“Part of the beauty of Bernstein Cognitive Method for Autism is its simplicity: it evaluates and works with children in their everyday environments.” “Departing from the traditional behavioral approach to working with children with autism, Bernstein’s method seeks to understand and modify thinking processes...” Stephen Shore

This session will explore what is known through research about the way the Gut, Brain, and Nervous System are all working together at all times, nourishing and informing each other in real time.

This session will focus on understanding what Person-Centered Planning is and knowing the 7 steps required to complete a comprehensive plan.

Featuring the most seasoned educators of the US Autism Association, this session will provide an in-depth discussion covering some of the best real-world tips and strategies for use in the classroom.

In “Comorbidities in Autism”, Dr. DeMio discusses evidence on both sides of the argument in order to offer participants information on this ongoing subject.

In this paradigm-shifting lecture, Raun K. Kaufman takes us on a deep dive into the three neuro-states of autism so that we can approach our loved ones in a way that is matched (instead of mismatched) to their current neuro-state, enabling connection rather than overload, ease rather than anxiety, blossoming rather than meltdowns.

This session will cover why women are missed when they can have as many autistic traits as men, and why autistic women experience so much distress. We’ll cover how to do a neurodiversity affirming diagnosis still using DSM-V-TR and whether an official diagnosis is necessary.

Music naturally supports social communication. In this presentation you will learn about an approach that uses music and counseling tools in a non-directive way that leads to self-efficacy and independence.

Sandison shares his own journey with autism and depression and how he overcame a hopeless complex by developing self-determination. A hope complex empowered Ron to have a career in the mental health field, a family, and a national platform in the autism community.

This session explores how and why so many curious adolescent and adult autistics wind up in police custody and analyzes actual legal cases.

This presentation is designed to empower adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum and those who work with them as they navigate the complexities of preparing for and entering the workforce.

In this session Megan Locke will discuss her research on the topic of CAPD in autism. She will then discuss the findings of her research and share its implications for those on the autism spectrum.