Past Presentations
2023 Conference Presentations
Bridges to Collaboration: Addressing Social Determinants of Health
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Building Bridges: Collaboration as a Tool for Building Trust in Autism Research
A Team Approach: Developing Daily Living Skills
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- Sleep Success
- Toileting Success
- GI Disorders in Children on Autism Spectrum
- Collaborative Care to Families and Children with Feeding Disorders
Addressing Caregiver/Parenting Stress through Collaboration
2022 Conference Presentations
The 2022 Skirboll Family Autism Conference was made possible by the Skirboll Family Foundation and the Rochester Regional Center for ASD.
Session 1 - Sensory Processing and Autism: From Research to Practice
Speakers and Presentations include Emily Knight, M.D., Ph.D., Emily Isenstein, M.D., Ph.D. Candidate, Edmund C. Lalor, Ph.D., Hannah Peck, M.S., OTR/L, Bryan Rogers, Senior Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist
Session 2 - Toward Equity in Health and Community Access for People with Autism
Speakers and Presentations Include: Alex Paciorkowski, M.D., Dennis Kuo, M.D., M.H.S., Meg McGee, M.S., B.C.B.A., Laura Silverman, Ph.D.
Session 3 - ADHD and Autism: The Interface of Biology, Behavior and Treatment
Speakers and Presentations include Kenneth D. Shamlian, Psy.D., B.C.B.A., Patricia Corbett-Dick, M.S., N.P., Lynn Cole, D.N.P., Susan Hyman, M.D.
- Bio-Behavioral Assessment and Support for ADHD in Autism Part 1 (Shamlian 2022)
- Bio-Behavioral Assessment and Support for ADHD in Autism Part 2 (Corbett-Dick 2022)
- Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorders (Hyman 2022).pdf
- Studying Medication Treatment for Children with ADHD and Autism (Cole 2022).pdf
2021 Conference Presentations
Disabling Segregation - Keynote
with Dan Habib
Navigating Next Steps Following an Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis
with Lisa R Luxemberg, LMSW, Brenna Cavanaugh, PsyD, BCBA-D, Kelly Manigault
Supporting & Affirming Gender Identity and Sexuality Development
with Leona Oakes, Ph.D.
Mind the Gap: A Caregiver-Focused Program to Help Families Navigate a New Diagnosis
with Suzannah Iadarola, PhD, BCBA-D, Ann Scherff, M.S., Jeannine Garfield
Discussing Elopement and Safety for Individuals with ASD and Related Disabilities
with Deputy Brendan Hurley, Susan Hyman, M.D., Deputy Chris Jocolano
Deputy Marc Schell, Christine Sheffer Ed.D
2020 Skirboll Family Autism Conference
Video Recordings
The organizers would like to thank the Skirboll Family Foundation and RRCASD for making this conference possible, and also thank our speakers for making this conference a unique and engaging event. Video recordings of each session at the conference have been provided below for viewing and sharing on social media.
Neither Created Nor Destroyed - Keynote
with Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, MA
When the World Turns Upside Down: Compassionate Self-Care
with Sabrina Vogler, LMSW, CPC, CEC, CGSS
How Telehealth has Changed Caregiver Roles and Responsibilities in Healthcare in the Time of COVID
with Ally Jordan, Ph.D.
Masks & Tasks: Strategies for Adjusting to the New Normal
with Linda L. Matons, MA
The Healthcare Guide to Cultural Competence and the Autism Spectrum
with Catina Burkett, LCSW-S, ACSW
Honoring Our Goodbyes as We Say Hello
with Sabrina Vogler, LMSW, CPC, CEC, CGSS
2019 Skirboll Family Autism Conference
The Skirboll Family Autism Conference features informational sessions led by national experts on various topics related to autism spectrum disorder. Some of our collaborators have been the Autism Treatment Network (ATN), the Autism Intervention Research Network on Behavioral Health (AIR-B), the Rochester Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorder (RRCASD), and many individuals with ASD, families, professionals, and community members.
The annual conference is a tremendous success, and we look forward to planning for future conferences. In the meantime, we encourage you to reflect on the presentation materials from previous conferences, below.
Presentation Materials
- Building Relationships With Your School, by David Mandell, Sc.D. and Aubyn Stahmer
- Facing the Crowd: Ways to Understand and Deal with Stigma and Unhelpful Attitudes About Your Child with Autism, by Elizabeth Morgan, M.S.
- How To Talk With Teachers, by David Mandell, Sc.D., and Gazi Azad, Ph.D.
- Introduction to ECHO Autism, by Lisa Latten and Shane Lawson
- OPWDD Services Eligibility Fact Sheet
- Preventing Parent Burnout, by Parent to Parent of NYS
- Special Education - An Entitlement?, by Susan Hetherington, Ph.D.
- Transition and Employment, by Kaitlyn Richardson
Facebook Live Videos
- Opening Remarks, Keynote Address: Building Relationships with Your School, and Introductions
Speakers: Susan Hyman, M.D., David Mandell, Sc.D., Aubyn Stahmer, Ph.D., and Luisana Santos - Lifespan of Services: Learn about the different systems that support children, teens, and young adults with ASD
Panel: Kaitlyn Richardson, M.P.P., Susan Hetherington, Ph.D., Heidi Kaiser, Barbara Orenstein, and Jonathan Payne - "Helping Your Child Make Friends": Learn about different things families, teachers, and others can do to help children make and keep friends
Speaker: Connie Kasari, Ph.D.