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 10 - 13, 2025
Special Guest Speaker
Dr. Temple Grandin
World-renowned Autistic Spokesperson, Best-selling Author, Inventor, Scientist and Professor of Animal Science
Dr. Temple Grandin: Autism Icon, Animal Scientist, Innovator. Dr. Temple Grandin, diagnosed with autism as a child, overcame significant challenges to become a world-renowned autism advocate and animal science pioneer. Her groundbreaking work in livestock handling and powerful insights into the autistic mind have revolutionized our understanding of neurodiversity. A best-selling author and TED Talk sensation, Dr. Grandin continues to champion the unique strengths of individuals on the spectrum, proving that different ways of thinking can lead to extraordinary achievements.
Meet Our Keynote Speakers
Dallin Hardy, MSc & Raymond Joseph Yee Escalona, MD, MBA, MS, IFMCP
Hardy Nutritionals®
Dallin Hardy, MSc, is a scientist at Hardy Nutritionals with over 8 years of experience in product development, quality assurance, clinician training, and research collaboration. With academic training in biochemistry and food science, he has also led international nutrition projects addressing childhood malnutrition. He is dedicated to advancing safe, effective, and research-backed nutritional solutions for mental health worldwide.
Raymond Escalona is a functional medicine expert, specializing in autism, autoimmune conditions, and neuroplasticity. As one of the first certified practitioners in Southeast Asia, he has spent over a decade educating, advising, and leading initiatives in nutrition and lifestyle, while advancing autism care in the region.
Dr. James B. Adams
President, Gut-Brain-Axis Therapeutics Inc
James B. Adams, Ph.D., is the Director of the Autism/Asperger's Research Program at Arizona State University. His research focuses on the medical causes of autism and how to treat and prevent it, with a focus on nutrition, nutritional supplements, and gut microbiome. He has published over 180 peer-reviewed scientific articles, including over 60 related to autism. He is the President of the non-profit Autism Nutrition Research Center, President of Autism Diagnostics, President of Gut-Brain-Axis Therapeutics, and chair of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Neurological Health Foundation. He has an adult daughter with autism.
Dr. Eric Weiss
Physician & Surgeon, North Florida Stem Cells
Dr. Eric Weiss is a leader in advanced regenerative medicine and the co-author of Educating Marston. Founder of the North Florida Stem Cells Clinic, Dr. Weiss provides stem cell replacement therapy to treat various conditions such as Osteoarthritis (OA), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), with a special focus on the treatment of autism.
Becky Damgaard
Senior Son-Rise Program® Teacher
Becky Damgaard discovered her passion for supporting children with special needs while teaching in an elementary school, where she saw the misunderstood challenges faced by autistic children. Driven to make a difference, she moved from the UK to join the Autism Treatment Center of America®. For over 20 years, Becky has taught The Son-Rise Program®, working with more than 700 children and supporting thousands of families worldwide. Her child-centered, personalized approach continues to bring hope, progress, and connection to families across the globe.
Dr. Travis Whitney
Founder, Innate Healthcare Institute
Dr. Travis Whitney is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor licensed in the state of Arizona, specializing in umbilical cord stem cells, regenerative, and integrative medicine. He graduated from the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in Portland, OR with a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and a Masters of Science in Integrative Medicine Research, as well as a Masters of Acupuncture from the Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture.
Meet Our expert Speakers
Dr. Leslie Blome
Speech-Language Pathologist
Communication Strategies for Difficult Moments
Holly & Adam Anderson
Founders, 7-Ahead
Effective Ways to Manage Autism Transitions
Katie Moore, MS, BCBA, LABA
Founder, Spectrum Solutions
Potty Training Without Tears
Robin Rettie, M.Ed.
Special Education
Redirecting Behavior & the Science Behind It
Erin Porter, B.Ed
Autism Family Coach
The Power of Self-Regulation
Dr. Gina Gomez de la Cuesta
Clinical Psychologist
Building Social Skills with LEGO® Play
Andrea Pollack, MSEd
Founder, Autism Parent Solutions
Parenting Autistic Children With Confidence
Tanya Malik, MOT
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Empowering Caregivers Through OT
Dr. Ali Perkinson, BCBA
Speech Language Pathologist
Building Confidence Without Masking
Dr. Stephen M. Shore
Clinical Professor of Special Education
Listening to Autistic Voices: Insights on Mental Health
Samantha Foote, MM, MT-BC
Child Behavior Strategist
What Your Child's Behavior Is Telling You
Dr. Virginia Spielmann
Occupational Therapist
Is Unwanted Motion in Autism Always Behavioral?
Diana Chuldzhyan, M.A. SpEd
Founder, Evolving Mind Services
Navigating Special Education with Confidence
Dr. Sona Kaur
Clinical Psychologist
Autism Parenting: Helping Your Child Thrive
Dr. Lee David
GP, CBT therapist
Mental Health Tools for Autism Families
Mary Wu
Nutritionist
Autism and the Healing Power of Food
Dina Farmer
Autism Travel Professional
Traveling with Your Autistic Child
Dr. Keivan Stassun
Professor of Astrophysics
Technologies for Autism, Independence, and Employment
Lawrence Nentwig, MS. NSC, MA. PSY
Autism Consultant
Improving Language Skills For Children With Autism
Dr. Danny McGuire Jr.
CEO&Founder, Crosstown Coaching
Autism Caregivers Need Care Too
Andrew Arboe
Autistic Self-Advocate and Speaker
Supporting the Sensory Needs of Autistic Students
Dr. Scott Garner
Psychologist
AI & Autism: What the Future Holds
Melissa Hochberg, M.Ed
Sexuality Educator
Online Communication & How to Stay Safe
Arlene Lechner, M.Ed.
Sexuality Educator
Online Communication & How to Stay Safe
Eric Chessen, MS
Founder, Autism Fitness
Unlocking Independence Through Fitness
Jeff Light
Special Needs Planning Consultant
Money Matters: Future Planning Made Inclusive
From Our Attendees:
How The Summit Changes Lives
Get The Support You Need
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.
You're not alone. The Autism Parenting Summit is here to help.
Join this FREE online event (October 10-13, 2025) for expert insights on the topics that matter most.
Don’t miss this chance to gain support and guidance. Hit the red button below to discover how you can improve your child's life and your family's well-being.
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.
Join our global audience of over 50,000 attendees and take the first step towards improving your child's life - and your own.
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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 10th and ending on October 13th, 2025.
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 10, 11, 12, and 13 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 10, 11, 12, and 13, 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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Yes we offer this for people who purchase the Lifetime Access. To upgrade today, please visit: https://autismparentingsummit.com/lifetime-access/
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