Virtual Conference with the Autism Program at the Boston Medical Center, August 5th, 2026. Join the Autism Program at Boston Medical Center for a day of learning about strategies and resources to best support autistic individuals and their families across the lifespan. Nursing & Social Work CEU offered for full-day attendance and BACB ACE CE available for one session.
* Agenda:
- Creating Autism Friendly Practices for Your Clients Alex Friedman, MPH | Program Manager
- Supporting Families After an ASD Diagnosis: Caregiver Perspective and Community Resources Elizabeth Ferriero & Hillary Hollis | Autism Program Co-Leads
- Supporting Positive Behavior Change in the Medical Setting Jacqueline McKendry, BCBA | Behavior Specialist
- Addressing Language Barriers in ASD Care Juju Ha | Autism Resource Specialist
- Lunch & Talent Show
- The Next Step: Supporting and Empowering Transition-Age Youth and Their Families – Katie Bristol, MA | Transition Specialist
- Steps Towards Independence: How to Promote Successful Transfer of Care for Autistic Adults -Katie Shields | Adult Autism Resource Specialist
- Autism Today: A Multidisciplinary Conversation on Diagnosis and Follow-Up Care -Shari Krauss, MA, MPH | Program Director
- Lived Experiences: Panel Discussion with Autistic Individuals -Q&A and Open Discussion
- CEUS Offered Per Session:
- Social Work +Nursing
- BACB ACE CE
Fees apply, registration is required
