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 bridges the ever-growing gap between autism experts and special needs families. You can learn effective strategies to support your child on topics that matter most:
Join us from May 12 - 15, 2023
Meet our Keynote Sponsors
Dr. Gabriel M. Belfort, M.D., Ph.D.
Senior Vice President of Clinical Development Sciences & Operations at Axial Therapeutics
Sponsored: The Gut Brain Axis
Dr. Gabriel Belfort is the senior vice president of Clinical Development Sciences and Operations at Axial Therapeutics. Dr. Belfort is a central nervous system (CNS) focused physician-scientist and medical director accelerating clinical development of high quality novel therapeutics to patients with significant unmet needs. An MD with training in neurology, and PhD, postdoctoral and industry experience exploring molecular, cellular, and pre-clinical pharmacological aspects of CNS function.
Carmellina Stetson, MA, BCBA
Clinical Director NC, Blue Balloon ABA
Sponsored: Supporting Social Skills Development
Carmellina Stetson is the clinical director of Blue Balloon ABA in North Carolina in the Triangle and Triad region. Carmellina has her masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis with a concentration in Autism Studies from Ball State University. She is also pursuing her doctorate degree at Capella University in Applied Behavior Analysis with research interests in maintenance and mastery criteria, as well as competencies for future BCBAs. Carmellina has extensive experience developing programs for individuals with ASD from ages 2-27 and takes pride in valuing all individual’s learning styles and preferences in order to help each individual reach their highest potential.
Dr. Erik Won is the president & chief medical officer of Wave Neuroscience, a biotechnology company developing innovative solutions to optimize brain function, including autism spectrum disorder. Wave technologies utilize computational neuroanalytics and brain imaging to customize treatment protocols with the aim of restoring optimal neurological function. These modalities represent a form of precision-medicine that has been researched or is currently in clinical trials with premier institutions such as US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), the University of Southern California (USC) Center for Neurorestoration, the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) – David Geffen School of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania – Perelman School of Medicine, Brown University – Warren Alpert Medical School, and the Texas A&M Institute for Bioscience and Technology, among others.
Dr. Erik Won
President & Chief Medical Officer of Wave Neuroscience
Sponsored: Novel Therapeutic Approaches for ASD, including MeRT
Dr. Neil H. Riordan, PA, PhD
Founder and Chairman of Medistem Panama, Inc.
Sponsored: Stem Cell Therapy for Autism
Dr. Neil Riordan is one of the early pioneers and experts in applied stem cell research. He is the founder and chairman of Medistem Panama, Inc., a leading stem cell laboratory and research facility located in the Technology Park of the prestigious City of Knowledge in Panama City, Panama. Dr. Riordan is founder, chairman and chief science officer of the Stem Cell Institute in Panama, which specializes in the treatment of human diseases and conditions with adult stem cells, primarily human umbilical cord tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells.
Dr. Theoharis Theoharides has been a Professor of Pharmacology at Tufts University School of Medicine for 40 years and now he is Professor at the Institute of NeuroImmune Medicine at Nova Southeastern University. He has received multiple awards for his work as well as his humanitarian efforts. Dr. Theo has published hundreds of scientific papers and first showed that mast cells, known for causing allergic reactions, are critical for inflammation, especially in the brain, and are involved in conditions that worsen with stress, including autism spectrum disorder. Dr. Theo is scientific director of Algonot, LLC and has helped formulate unique dietary supplements. He has 37 patents and trademarks, including some covering the use of luteolin in brain inflammation and autism.
Dr. Theoharis Theoharides, PhD, MD
Scientific Director of Algonot, LLC
Sponsored: How Inflammation May Affect Children With Autism
Meet Our expert Speakers
Emily Ransom
Behavior Management Consultant
Decreasing Aggressive Behavior in Autism
Tannalynn Neufeld, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-language Pathologist
5 Communication Strategies to Teach Nonverbal Children with Autism
Michelle L. Myers
Author, Song Writer, Music Producer & Autistic Advocate
Autism and Using Senses to Teach New Things
Jenny Sanders
Founder of Jenny Sanders Health & Wellness
Self-Care and Self-Love (Avoiding Parental Burnout)
Sharon Czerwien, MA
Homeschooling Parent, Speaker & Author
Helpful Tips for Homeschooling a Child with Sensory Processing Disorder
Victoria Cooksley
Sleep Consultant
How to Reduce Anxiety Around Bedtime Routines
Gayle Y. Fisher, M.Ed., Ed.Tech.
Learning Differences Consultant
Behavior Interventions Based on Intrinsic Motivation
Karen Massey
Child Speech Therapist
Autism and Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Michelle Ridsdale
Autism Parent & Founder of
Kaboose
Building Safe Social Relationships Online for Young People – Dangers of Social Networks
Dr. Michael Ellis D.O., FAACAP
Physician
Transitional Life Issues – Possible Medications
Heather Cook
Autistic Self-advocate, Life Coach, Teacher & Autism Coach
How Sensory Issues Make Socializing Harder and What You Can Do About It
Jarilyn Conner, PHD, MPA, MA
Public Speaker, Professor & Advocate
You are not Alone: Support Services for Parents and Caregivers Who Have Someone They Know Diagnosed with Autism
Sam Mitchell
Autism Advocate
Taking the Word "Normal" Out of Our Vocabulary
Arlene Lechner, M.Ed
Co-Founder of EASE
Developing Relationships for Teens and Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum
Melissa Hochberg, M.Ed
Co-Founder of EASE
Developing Relationships for Teens and Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum
Alyssa Schienbein m.Ed
Developmental/Behavioral Consultant Owner of Exceptionally Educated
Creating and Changing Routine
Dina Farmer
Certified Autism Travel Professional
Traveling with an Autistic Child
Angela Taylor, MS, CNS, LDN
Dietitian-Nutritionist & Author
SCD and GAPS Diet for Autism
Cara Koscinski, OTD, MOT, OTR/L, CAS
Occupational Therapist
Executive Function and Autism
Shelly McLaughlin
Pathfinders for Autism Program Director
Wandering and Elopement
Officer Laurie Reyes
Police Officer
Wandering and Elopement
Crystal Sanford, M.Ed., M.A. CCC-SLP
Owner/Director/Speech Pathologist/Lead Advocate
Autism and IEPs: Successfully Navigating Special Education
Siobhán Wilcox
Life Coach, Founder of Sacred Wisdom Academy
Stress Management and Self-care for Parents of Special Needs Children
Emily Holl
Director of The Sibling Support Project
Seven Simple Strategies for Sibling Support: Tips for Parents and Service Providers
Andrew Crosbie
Branch Co-chair for the National Autistic Society South Lanarkshire
Transitioning from School to the Workplace
From Our Attendees: How The Summit Changes Lives
Get The Support You Need
Parenting a child with autism can be one of the most challenging yet rewarding jobs. As a parent, you are not just a caregiver but also a teacher, advocate, therapist, and so much more. Every day brings new concerns about communication, social skills, behavior, and daily activities - enough to make your head spin.
But you're not alone. The Autism Parenting Summit is here to help.
This FREE online event, from May 12 - 15, 2023, offers expert speaker sessions on the topics that matter most to you.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to get the support you need. To join us, hit the red button below and discover how you can improve the lives of your child and family.
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. From behavior solutions, speech & communication, social skills, and sensory solutions to education, mental health & anxiety, and self-care for parents - there's something for everyone.
Join our global audience of over 25,000 attendees and take the first step towards improving your child's life - and your own.
Thank you to our sponsors
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FAQs
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 May 12th and ending on May 15th, 2023.
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 May 12, 13, 14 and 15 according to the schedule.
https://autismparentingsummit.com/AutismParentingSummitMay2023-Schedule-Adbook.pdf
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 May 12, 13, 14, and 15, 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.
To avoid missing any session emails, we kindly ask that you whitelist or add us to your "safe list" by adding or saving our address [email protected] to your saved contacts.
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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 Pass — 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 Pass.
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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Yes we offer this for people who purchase the Lifetime Access Pass. To upgrade today, please visit
https://autismparentingsummit.com/lifetime-access
Yes we offer this for people who purchase the Lifetime Access Pass. To upgrade today, please visit: https://autismparentingsummit.com/lifetime-access/
You can buy the Lifetime Access Pass on this link here:
https://autismparentingsummit.com/lifetime-access
You will be able to gift your Lifetime Access Pass to anyone you want. Once purchased, please reach out to us and provide the name and email address you'd like to gift the Lifetime Access Pass to.