JOIN US FOR THE AUTISM PARENTING SUMMIT
Learn how to help your child THRIVE!
From the comfort of your home, navigate the challenges of the autism spectrum and learn how you can give a child the best start in life from our panel of experts.
From the comfort of your home, navigate the challenges of the autism spectrum and learn how you can give a child the best start in life from our panel of experts.
Why Attend The Autism Parenting Summit?
The Summit connects autism experts with special needs families, offering effective strategies on key topics to support your child, such as:
Join us from October 9 - 12, 2026
Special Guest Speaker
Dr. Temple Grandin
World-renowned Autistic Spokesperson, Best-selling Author, Inventor, Scientist, and Professor of Animal Science
Temple Grandin, PhD, is a Distinguished Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. Many companies around the world use facilities she has designed for handling livestock. She has also been instrumental in implementing animal welfare auditing programs used by McDonald's, Wendy’s, Whole Foods, and other corporations. Temple has appeared on numerous TV shows, such as 20/20 and Prime Time. Her books include Thinking in Pictures, Livestock Handling and Transport, and The Autistic Brain. Her books Animals in Translation and Visual Thinking have been on the New York Times Bestseller List. Temple was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame in September 2017. In 2022, she was named a Colorado State University Distinguished Professor, and in 2023 was inducted into the Colorado Authors’ Hall of Fame.
Meet Our Keynote Speakers
Dr. Jory Scott
Founder, Neuro-free
Jory Scott is a dedicated innovator in healthcare and regenerative medicine. Jory is the visionary founder behind SouthernCare Therapy and BrioMD Labs, as well as the inventor of the patented Neuro-Free treatment processes. Backed by a degree in Sports Medicine—with specialized focus areas in biological science, general science, and psychology—Jory has spent over two decades developing targeted therapies for neurological and cardiovascular health, securing patents in more than 20 countries.
Today, his true passion lies in helping families navigate the complexities of autism treatments. In this session, Jory will break down the biggest myths in stem cell therapy, guide parents on how to separate fact from fiction, and share an inside look at the most promising new breakthroughs in the field.
Dr. Eric Weiss
Regenerative Medicine Specialist, North Florida Stem Cells
Dr. Eric Weiss is a leader in advanced regenerative medicine, founder of the North Florida Stem Cells Clinic, and co-author of the memoir Educating Marston. He provides breakthrough stem cell therapies for various conditions, including osteoarthritis and traumatic brain injury, with a profound dedication to treating autism.
Inspired by his son Marston’s remarkable breakthrough in verbal communication through stem cell therapy, Dr. Weiss and his wife, Christine, wrote their memoir to empower and guide other families navigating the autism spectrum.
A graduate of Duke University Medical School, Dr. Weiss is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Beyond his clinic, he volunteers annually with "Hands Healing Hearts" to perform reconstructive surgeries for children in South America. Dr. Weiss lives in Jacksonville, Florida, and his work has been featured on LA Weekly and Wake Up with Marci.
Dr. Tina Marie Covington
Behavior Analyst, COO, Anderson Center for Autism
Tina Marie Covington is an accomplished professional in the field of Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), holding a Ph.D. from Columbia University in the latter. She has made contributions to the education and support of individuals with autism and developmental disabilities, evidenced by her extensive work history and collaboration on peer-reviewed research.
With over two decades of experience, Covington’s career trajectory showcases her expertise and leadership capabilities. Her roles as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at the Anderson Center for Autism and Executive Director at the Hawthorne Foundation highlight her ability to oversee complex organizations, manage budgets, and ensure adherence to regulations while promoting evidence-based practices.
Covington’s academic background includes obtaining an MA in Special Education/Behavior Disorders and a Ph.D. in Special Education/Applied Behavior Analysis. As a licensed behavior analyst and certified educator, Covington has held various teaching and administrative positions, including Adjunct Professor at Manhattanville College and Program Coordinator at Hawthorne Country Day School. Her work in curriculum development, staff training, and research in ABA has contributed to the field of special education and behavior analysis.
Meet Our expert Speakers
Ron Sandison
Professor of Theology, Destiny School of Ministry
Improving Social Skills with Autism
Dr. Ross Greene
Clinical Psychologist
Understanding and Helping Kids with Concerning Behaviors
Dr. Shelley Margow
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Simple Sensory Strategies for Everyday Life
Maggie McGarvie
Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
Strategies for Late Talkers
Sarah Withers
Founder, My Home Ed Plan
When School Isn't Working
Jamie Upshaw
Cultural Risk Advisor
Supporting Minority Families with Autism
Helen Genova
Associate Director, Center for Autism Research, Kessler Foundation
Preparing for a Job Interview
Mitch Leppicello
Certified Autism Specialist, Creator, The CALM Compass
Autism or Just Stubborn?
Tinita O. Kearney
Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
Connecting with Nonverbal Children
Vanessa Beibide-Zanetich
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Making Learning Fun
Dr. Cynthia Martin
Clinical Psychologist
Understanding Profound Autism
Cory Morrison
Writer, Advocate
What I Wish Others Knew About Autism
Marci Melzer
Language Facilitation Consultant
Activating FUNctional Speech
Holly & Adam Anderson
Founders, 7-Ahead
Reclaiming Daily Routines from Sensory Overload
Dr. Yvonne Chong
Functional Neuro Chiropractor and Neuroartist
Stimming As Communication
Alicia Trautwein
Autism Advocate
Behavior Challenges During Holidays and Transitions
Dr. Destiny Huff
Mental Health Therapist and Non-attorney Special Education Advocate
Beyond Behaviour: A Neuroaffirming Understanding of PDA
Dr. Monica Hudnall
Speech Language Pathologist
Moving from Echolalia to Communication
Dr. Kendra Pitman Smith
CEO, Founder, Heartfelt Connections, Inc.
Puberty: Body Changes and Social Vulnerability
Jennifer Kaufman
Author, Speaker, Advocate
Grandparenting Children on the Spectrum
Lt. Joseph Pangaro
Veteran Law Enforcement Officer
Keeping Our Children Safe from Predators
Jenna Smith
Special Education Advocate & Behavioral and Family Consultant
When Behavior is Communication: A Trauma-Informed Approach
Mary Ann Hughes
Certified Special Needs Divorce Coach
Parenting Through Challenging Family Dynamics
Laurie Hellmann
Autism Advocate, Author
When Caring Is Overwhelming
Heather Harris
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Overcoming Clothing Dilemmas
Dr. Danny McGuire, Jr.
CEO and Founder, Crosstown Coaching
When Family and Friends Don't Understand My Struggle
Barbara Vokatis
Author, Podcaster, Therapy Dog Partner
Supporting Autism Education with Our Furry Friends
Dr. Kelvin & LaRita Smith
Senior Data Scientist and Autism Self-Advocate &
Autism Parent Advocate and Founder, KLSpeaks
Navigating Autism as a Team: A Mother-Son Perspective
Sam Mitchell
Executive Director, Autism Rocks and Rolls
From Misunderstanding to Empowerment
From Our Attendees:
How The Summit Changes Lives
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Parenting a child with autism is both challenging and rewarding. You juggle roles as a caregiver, teacher, and advocate, facing daily concerns about communication, behavior, and social skills.
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Who Should Attend The Summit?
If you're parenting a child or young person on the autism spectrum, you won't want to miss the Autism Parenting Summit. It's the ultimate online event for caregivers seeking expert advice and support without paying a dime.
But the Summit isn't just for parents - it's for the entire autism community. Other family members, allies, caregivers, and people on the spectrum will find valuable insights from this event.
With an incredible lineup of speakers and topics, the Summit offers solutions to the most pressing challenges. Whether it's behavior, speech, communication, social skills, sensory issues, education, mental health, or self-care for parents, there's something for everyone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Autism Parenting Summit is an opportunity to meet experts in different areas of the autism world.
The virtual Autism Parenting Summit is a 4-day event starting on October 9th and ending on October 12th, 2026.
There’s no flight or hotel room to book… saving you thousands of dollars, unpaid work leave, and time away from your family. You don’t even need to leave your house — attend from your computer, phone or tablet.
The video sessions starts on October 9, 10, 11, and 12 according to the schedule.
Those days, everyone who has registered gets emails with links to where the sessions will go live. If you haven't registered yet, please do so above.
Please note that the videos will be released each day and available for 24 hours for free. If you would like to have lifetime access to the sessions, upgrade your pass here: https://autismparentingsummit.com/lifetime-access/
On October 9, 10, 11, and 12, you will receive emails with links to where the sessions will go live. If you can't locate that email in your inbox, please check your spam folder. It might have accidentally landed there.
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Each session is available for 24 hours. That means you have 24 hours to watch the sessions after they go live.
Suppose you know that you can't make it to the Summit. In that case, you can upgrade to the Lifetime Access — giving you a lifetime, unlimited, "anytime" access to all the expert sessions, ready to watch on your schedule.
The Autism Parenting Summit is a free online event. Everyone from all parts of the world can view all the expert sessions.
Scroll above this page to meet all our speakers and know the topics they're covering.
If you're busy and cannot watch all the sessions when they go live, then we're offering you the option to upgrade now to get unlimited, lifetime access to all the sessions — go to https://autismparentingsummit.com/lifetime-access to upgrade to Lifetime Access.
If you have any questions, email our Support Team via https://autismparentingsummit.com/contact-us/. They're always ready to help.
We apologize, but we only have English-speaking autism experts. We hope you'd still consider joining us.
Also, suppose you'd like to watch the contents repeatedly until you fully understand how to implement them into your family's daily life. In that case, we invite you to upgrade to our Lifetime Access — this way, you'll get unlimited and lifetime access to all the sessions.
You can upgrade here: https://autismparentingsummit.com/lifetime-access.
We have several speaker sessions that help kids on the spectrum and teens, young adults, and adults. In addition, we have sessions covering topics like transitioning into adulthood, mental health and anxiety, social skills, and more.
Scroll above this page to meet all our speakers and know the topics they're covering.
Also, this virtual event is free of charge, so think of one golden nugget that you take away and implement in your parenting... that's a step towards your child's independent life!
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