Autism & UF: Going Greater Conference

Dr. Regina Bussing with Welcome and Opening Remarks
Dr. Regina Bussing presents the Welcome and Opening Remarks

The Autism & UF: Going Greater Conference was held April 26th and 27th at the Hilton UF Conference Center in Gainesville, Florida.

The conference was designed for parents, private practitioners, healthcare providers, general and special educators, administrators, speech-language pathologists, occupational/physical therapists, early interventionists, psychologists, primary care physicians, psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers, and UF students interested in preservice training in autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Dr. Greg Valcante, director of UF CARD, wrapped up the conference by discussing next steps.
Dr. Greg Valcante, director of UF CARD, wrapped up the conference by discussing next steps.

The conference was free for attendees to help them understand the social communication, behavioral, and learning characteristics of children and adults with autism spectrum disorder. Presentations included new findings on  research-based practices and offer strategies for implementing these practices for individuals with ASD in home, educational, and community settings.

 

View the entire conference schedule

Learn more about the Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD)

View photos from the event below:

Welcome to Autism & UF: Going Greater Conference
Welcome to Autism & UF: Going Greater Conference
Dr. Ann-Marie Orlando
Dr. Ann-Marie Orlando
Dr. Regina Bussing with Welcome and Opening Remarks
Dr. Regina Bussing with Welcome and Opening Remarks
Crowd gathers at conference
Pam Kissoondyal - Lessons Along the Way - A Parent Perspective
Pam Kissoondyal – Lessons Along the Way – A Parent Perspective
Dr. Ann-Marie Orlando & Melanie Nelson
Dr. Ann-Marie Orlando & Melanie Nelson
Autism & UF
Dr. Greg Valcante, director of UF CARD, wrapped up the conference by discussing next steps.
Dr. Greg Valcante, director of UF CARD, wrapped up the conference by discussing next steps.