Autism Educational Summit

The Summit emphasizes collaboration among healthcare professionals and autistic children and their families to provide ongoing support.

About this Event

The 2025 Autism Educational Summit will provide fresh insights into the practical application of knowledge in the management and support of children with autism. Esteemed clinicians will present innovative, evidence-based approaches in the management of autism spectrum disorder and common associated conditions. Additionally, stakeholders in the community will offer information to help families and healthcare professionals best advocate for and support children on the spectrum. This conference underscores the importance of active partnership between autistic youth, their families, and their healthcare, educational, and community-based teams.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Our goal is to improve the knowledge of clinicians so they are better equipped to provide health care for autistic children including the provision of accommodations in the clinical setting.

Upon conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Identify and recognize the high level of heterogeneity in autism phenotypes including individual differences in support needs.
• Identify common communication styles used by autistic individuals and methods for integrating alternative communication methods into the clinical setting.
• Recognize the increased likelihood of autistic individuals having co-occurring mental health conditions and feeding disorders and identify management strategies.
• Implement best practices in providing patient-centered care for children on the autism spectrum.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

This course is designed for primary care providers, advanced practice providers, clinical and school nursing staff, psychologists, clinical research scientists, social workers, mental health therapists, rehabilitation service providers, students across these professions, and those wanting a better understanding of the presented clinical information.

VENUE

Phoenix Children’s Thomas Campus

Conference Center

2632 N. 20th Street

Phoenix, Arizona 85006

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

GROUP 1: Physicians and PhD Scientists

GROUP 2: Advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, therapists, allied health, and research associates.

GROUP 3: Students of these professions and community members.

STANDARD PRICING
Group 1: $80 In-Person / $45 Virtual
Group 2: $50 In-Person / $25 Virtual
Group 3: $25 In-Person / $12 Virtual

SEATING IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY

The cost of registration includes: tuition, CME certificate (In-person price includes: lunch and/or breakfast each day, snacks, refreshments during the meeting and Friday's reception). Net proceeds from this Symposium will go to support Barrow at Phoenix Children’s Autism Program Fund #1521.

The full fee is payable upon registration.

COURSE CREDITS

The 2025 Autism Educational Summit is an accredited program designed to enhance the practitioner’s knowledge in the importance of providing high-quality, holistic, and individualized health care for children with autism spectrum disorders.

ACCREDITATION/ COURSE CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

An application has been submitted to The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson and Phoenix Children’s. The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

SUMMIT FACULTY

Esteemed clinicians will present evidence-based approaches of providing health care for autistic children as well as management of common co-occurring conditions. Additionally, stakeholders in the community will offer information to help families and healthcare professionals best advocate for and support children with autism.

Friday, November 8th, 202


🕑: 08:00 AM
Registration Opens

🕑: 08:55 AM - 09:00 AM
Opening Remarks
Host: Dannah Raz, MD, MPH

🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:40 AM
The Broad Spectrum of Autism

🕑: 09:40 AM - 10:20 AM
Communication Styles and Differences

🕑: 10:20 AM - 11:00 AM
Accommodations and Strategies in the Clinical Environment

🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch (Exhibit Space Opens)

🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:40 PM
Psychotherapeutic Management of Anxiety & Depression in Autistic Children

🕑: 12:40 PM - 01:20 PM
Medical Management of Anxiety & Depression in Autistic Children

🕑: 01:20 PM - 02:00 PM
Nutrition and Feeding

🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Break

🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:15 PM
Keynote Address

🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
Break

🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Panel: Experiences with mental health and communication differences

🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:10 PM
Community Advocacy

🕑: 05:10 PM - 05:15 PM
Closing Remarks (Q&A)

🕑: 05:15 PM
Adjourn

🕑: 05:15 PM - 06:15 PM
Reception

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