JFK Partners Annual Autism Conference
JFK Partners established the Annual Autism Conference in 2013 as a way to bring our community together to share in learning and networking about leading issues related to children, adolescents, and adults with autism. The topics and speakers we have hosted include:
| Date | Title | Speakers |
| Oct 11, 2024 | Increasing Access to Evidence-Based Programs for Autistic Youth Project ImPACT: A Community-viable Parent-mediated NaturalisticDevelopmental Behavioral Intervention (NDBI) The RUBI Parent Training Program for Autistic Youth with Challenging Behaviors: Adaptations and Innovations to Enhance Community Access to Care |
Brooke Ingersoll, PhD, BCBA-D; Professor, Department of Psychology, Michigan State University Karen Bearss, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington |
| Oct 6, 2023 | Assessment of Autism in Adults: Ongoing understanding of adults and first-time diagnosis Mental Health and Autism: A tiered approach to promoting quality of life and well-being | Vanessa Bal, PhD, Karmazin and Lillard Chair in Adult Autism at the Graduate School of Applied & Professional Psychology at Rutgers University |
| Oct 6, 2022 | Where Early Intervention Has Been and Where it Needs To Go: Supporting young autistic children and their families in a time of change | Sally Rogers, PhD, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the MIND Institute, University of California Davis |
| Oct 1, 2021 | Shining a Light on Mental Health in Autism Spectrum Disorder Across the Lifespan | Judy Reaven, PhD, Audrey Blakeley-Smith, PhD, Brenna Maddox, PhD, and Lisa Morgan, MEd, CAS |
| Oct 9, 2020 | Beyond Childhood: Navigating Relationships and Mental Health Care in Autism Spectrum Disorder | Lindsey DeVries, PhD, Caitlin Middleton, PhD, and Brenna Maddox, PhD |
| Oct 4, 2019 | Making it Happen! Provider-Parent Partnership for Successful Interventions in Schools and Community | Aubyn Stahmer, PhD and Amber Fitzgerald, MA, BCBA |
| Oct 12, 2018 | Breaking Barriers: Cultural and Socioeconomic Considerations in Working with Diverse and Underserved ASD/IDD Communities | Maria Meredes Avila, PhD and Matt Tincani, PhD, BCBA-D |
| Oct 6, 2017 | Key Transitions for Individuals with ASD: Promoting Positive Outcomes | Tamara Dawkins, PhD and Glenna Osborne, MEd |
| Oct 14, 2016 | Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Individuals with ASD | Jonathan Weiss, PhD |
| Oct 5, 2015 | Unstuck and On Target: Improving Executive Function, On-Task and Flexible Behavior | Lauren Kenworthy, PhD and Laura Anthony, PhD |
| Oct 10, 2014 | Effective Interventions for Behavioral and Social Challenges | Jed Baker, PhD |
| Oct 4, 2013 | Supporting Youth with ASD as they Transition from Adolescence to Adulthood | Peter F. Gerhardt, EdD |