In this session Amir Arami, founder of Verbal Autism, shares how his personal journey through a traumatic brain injury led to the creation of a revolutionary online app to facilitate individualized communication for individuals who are non speaking and on the autism spectrum.

This session is designed to empower both parents and professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to nutritionally support children on the autism spectrum. This presentation focuses on the intersection of nutrition and sensory needs, providing actionable strategies for improving dietary variety and nutritional intake in a way that respects and accommodates unique sensory preferences.

In this short video, US Autism Association Advisory Board Member Sameer Dahar shares a few thoughts with us about his difficulties along his journey as he makes his way through college. With profound insight into what autism feels like from the insider's perspective, Sameer gives us some new insights into the more severe and non-vocal side of the autism journey.

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.

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.

In this fascinating excerpt from a US Autism Association panel discussion featuring Raun K. Kaufman, Dr. Marlo Payne Thurman, Dr. Jeanne Eichler, and Dr. Theodore Henderson, Neuro-Crashes & more are discussed.

In the first of this 2-part series, Manisha Lad shares her own story as it evolved alongside that of her son, from his early diagnosis with classic autism at the age of 18 months to his current transition where, at the age of 20, he is now successfully attending college as a primarily non-vocal student.

Dr. Wenn Lawson, a world renowned autistic psychologist who has spoken before the United Nations, combines his personal experience and professional research on the topic of shut-down and sensory overload for those on the autism spectrum.

Dr. Megan Locke shares her expertise on the topic of listening and central auditory processing (CAPD) for those on the autism spectrum.

In this session attorney Carol Weinman shares her personal and professional insights on the topic of neuro-crashes and meltdowns in school. Within a frank and thoughtful discussion about these challenging moments, Carol offers unique perspectives and sound advice to help school personnel in both recognizing and addressing the needs of the student and the teacher in these difficult situations.

In this session Dr. Richard O. Williams shares his life-long passion for autism research to give foundation to a discussion about sensory differences and their connection to memory, learning, and cognition for individuals on the autism spectrum.

In this session, Dr. Rebecca Knowles shares her deep understanding about the nervous system to give viewers insight into the ways that bottom-up therapies, including listening therapy and breath awareness training, can give those who are prone to meltdown or shut-downs increased ability to control their responses.