Springfield, MA, April 2nd, 2025, with Autism Connections (Pathlight) of Easthampton & Pittsfield, MA. This Annual Autism Conference is for professionals, families, parents, caregivers, individuals with autism, and exhibitors to learn, inspire and make meaningful connections.
2025 Information TBA
Fees apply, registration is required to https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1018317296989335&set=a.358649529622785 or contact autismconnections@pathlightgroup.org
2024 Theme – A Whole Life: The Empowered Journey
* Keynote Speaker: Jennifer Elizabeth Brunton – Amplifying Acceptance, Building Independence: How #ActuallyAutistic Perspectives Provide a Strong Foundation for Growth (at any age/throughout the lifespan). Jennifer Brunton, Ph.D. is the co-author, with Jenna Gensic, M.A., of The #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Advocacy: Step-by-Step Advice on How to Ally and Speak Up with Autistic People and the Autism Community. Jennifer taught ethics, bioethics, religion, and philosophy at the Community College of Vermont, and is a Neurodivergent parent of an Autistic son and a Neurotypical daughter
* Exhibitor Showcase – 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Breakout Sessions:
* Navigating an Autism Diagnosis and Beginning ABA Services with Julie Hayden
* Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder: Inside the Process of an Early Diagnostic Clinician with Gillian Erhabor
* Transition from Special Education to Adult Services with Leilani Paniagua
* Too Scared to Talk About It: An Open, Empowered, and Real Conversation About Sexuality with Whole Selves facilitator Brian Melanson
* Crossroads: The Intersection of Autism and Racism with Jaqueline Williams-Hines and Joshua Christopher Hines
* Navigating Neurodiversity: Overcoming Barriers to Meaningful Employment for Autistic Individuals/ Individuals with Autism-Changing the Story Panel
* Charting the Lifecourse Panel
