March 12–13, 2026

Past Conferences

2025
Optimizing Outcomes
March 13–14

Speakers:
Russell Lehmann
The Power of Human Connection
Micheal Sandbank, Ph.D.
What Do We Mean When We Talk About Evidence-Based Practice?
Matthew Siegel, MD, MBA
Profound Autism: Developing the Science to Promote Individualized Care
Peter Vermeulen, Ph.D.
What Really Works for Children with Autism
Luke Beardon, Ed.D.
Autistic Epistemology and Anxiety
Brooke Ingersoll, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Project ImPACT: A Community-Viable Parent-Mediated Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention
Alana McVey, Ph.D.
Treating Co-Occurring Mental Health Concerns for Autistic Clients: A Primer for Mental Health Clinicians
Judy Reaven, Ph.D.
Facing Your Fears: A Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program for Supporting Autistic Youth to Manage Anxiety
Brittany St. John, Ph.D., MPH, OTR/L
Strategies for Supporting Autistic Children with Feeding Challenges (Including Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) and Their Families
Peter Zentel, Ph.D.
Forms and Applications of Digital Technologies in the Context of People with Intellectual Disabilities
Lindsey Sneed, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Statistics for Clinicians in Human Services: Common Statistical Methods in Research
Eric Butter, Ph.D., Cynthia Anderson, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Cynthia Johnson, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Panel – What Works for Whom: Adjusting Intervention Dose and Focus to Individualize Intervention


2024
One Size Doesn’t Fit All
March 13–15
Speakers:
Peter Vermuluen, MSC, Ph.D.
Happiness and Well-being in Autism: From Neurodiversity to Neuroharmony
Alette Coble-Temple, Psy.D.
Enhancing Cultural Competency When Serving the Disabled Community
Rachel Liebert Lewis, J.D.
Behavioral Health and Public Policy
Audrey Thurm, Ph.D. & Lindsay Ogle, MD
Not Ignoring the ID Panel in ASD Treatment
Giacomo Vivanti, Ph.D.
Early Interventions for Autism: Understanding and Addressing Barriers to Individualized Care
Grace Gengoux, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Stanford Research in Parent Training, Clinician Wellbeing, PRT, and Parental Resiliency
Valerie Gaus, Ph.D., ABPP
Clinician’s Transitions: Adapting Your Skills to Treat Autistic Clients
Peter Jung, M.Ed.
Rethinking Autistic Social Skills
Amy Lutz, Ph.D.
The Intact Mind and Why it Matters
Asia Johnson, M.S., BCBA LBA
Understanding Diversity in Treatment
Lisa Wallace, MS, CCC-SLP
The Power of “No”

2023
Shaping the Future of
Person-Centered Care
January 26–27

Speakers:
Karen Bearss, Ph.D.
Parent Training for Challenging Behaviors in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Reggie Butler, M.Ed.
Centering on Belonging
Li Ern Chen, MD & Brianna Fitchett, MA, BCBA
Physical and Social Determinants of Health: Why They Matter!
Meghan Davignon, MD
Pediatric Development and Genetic Disorders
Pat Friman, Ph.D.
The Power of Choice and Compassion in Behavior Change
Pablo Juárez, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Incorporating Shareholder Feedback into Program Planning for Community-Informed Practices


2022
January 27–28
Speakers:
Suzanne Arroyo, Ph.D.
The Use of Video Modeling & Parenting Strategies
Therese Balino, MS, OTR/L
Picky Eaters & Caregiver Strategies
Trudy Grable:
Looking Through a Parent’s Eyes
Temple Grandin, Ph.D.
Caregiver and Community Support for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Tara Kousha & Shala Simms, MA, BCBA
The Secret SAUCE: Cultural Responsibility Family Involvement & Inclusion for BHT
Lisa Ruble, Ph.D.
Engaging Parents in the Goal Attainment Scale (GAS) Process
Robbin Rasbury, Psy.D.
Compassion Fatigue & Application to Behavioral Health Treatment
Haleigh Scott, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Trauma Informed Supports for Children with Autism & Other Developmental Disabilities & Application to BHT
Doreen Samelson, Ed.D, MSCP, Lindsey Sneed, MS, BCBA, Psych Asst. & Ph.D. Candidate, Cynthia Long, MA, BCBA
Parent Training Goals: Application of the Research and Implementation of Parent-Led ABA

2021
January 28–29

Speakers:
Alice Bravo, LBA, BCBA, Catherine Dick, MS and Anna Hirshman
Reciprocal Imitation Training
Donna Bernhert, Ph.D.
Sexuality, Self-Determinism and Sensibility
Greg Buch, Ph.D., BCBA-D
History of the Diagnosis of Autism: Evidence-Based Treatment for a Changing Diagnosis
Temple Grandin, Ph.D.
The World Needs All Different Types of Minds
Patrick McGreevy, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Why Do We Focus on Functional Skills?
Matthew Mock, Ph.D.
Cultural Humility & Responsiveness in Behavioral Health Treatment
Robbin Rasbury, Ph.D.
Racial Bias in Behavioral Health Treatment
Kavitha Rao, MD
ASD and ADHD
Doreen Samelson, Ed.D, MSCP and Lindsey Sneed
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Group for Youth or Adults with High Functioning ASD
Matthew Tincani, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Publication Bias in Behavioral Health Treatment

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