Autism Across the Lifespan will be September 10th and 11th 2026. The conference will be in the Don Morris Room of the Memorial Student Center building on Marshall University campus.
You can purchase your ticket by going to our GiveSmart ticket page.
- 8:15 am – 8:30 am: Welcome & Announcements
Marc Ellison, EdD, LPC & Mrs. Chris Fair - 8:30 am-10:00 am: Autism and Behavior Analysis: Reflections of the Past 50 Years
Anne Holmes, MS,CCC-SLP,BCBA - 10:00 am-11:00 am: Breakout Sessions, Group One
- High Leverage Classroom Practices for Supporting Students Across the Spectrum
Jen Fletcher, MA & Bonnie Marquis, MA - Educator Perceptions of Calming Corners
Marlo Hornsby, OTD OTR/L
- High Leverage Classroom Practices for Supporting Students Across the Spectrum
- 11:00 am-12:00 pm: Breakout Sessions, Group Two
- Talk Therapy for Students with ASD
Shelby Babbington, MA, LPC - Joseph Sullivan Diagnostic Clinic: An Operational Overview
Cameron Brown, PT; Kristina Stowers, CCC-SLP; Angela Osburn, OTR/L
- Talk Therapy for Students with ASD
- 1:00 pm-2:30 pm: Parent Panel Discussion
Facilitated by Leigh Saville, MA Ed & Karen Doss, MA - 2:45 pm-4:15 pm: What Happens to Autistic Children When They Become Autistic Adults? Insights from an Autistic Professional Speaker and Consultant on Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum U.S.
Kerry Magro, EdD
- 8:15 am – 8:30 am: Welcome & Announcements
Marc Ellison, EdD, LPC & Mrs. Chris Fair - 8:30 am-10:00 am: Involved Fathers Make a Difference in Autism Outcomes
Dr. Robert Naseef, PhD - 10:00 am-11:00 am: Breakout Sessions, Group One
- A Unique Lens: Empowering Parents, Educators, and Professionals with Boundaries, Consistency, and Understanding
Kelly Franklin, MSW, LGSW - Elopement Prevention and Response Strategies for Parents and Educators
Cara Reel, MA Ed & Jeanna Williams, MA Ed
- A Unique Lens: Empowering Parents, Educators, and Professionals with Boundaries, Consistency, and Understanding
- 11:00 am-12:00 pm: Breakout Sessions, Group Two
- A Pragmatic Approach to Social Language Group Therapy
Nikki Dudley, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS - Safe Swim Program
Gianna Petrella, BS
- A Pragmatic Approach to Social Language Group Therapy
- 1:00 pm-2:30 pm College Program Student Panel Discussion
Facilitated by Mindy Thornton, MA, MAC, AADC & Nate Hensley, MA, LPC, NCC, ALPS - 2:45 pm-4:15 pm Acceptance as a Developmental Process: Understanding the Myth of Closure
Dr. Robert Naseef, PhD
| Early Bird Rate until July 31st 2026 | Standard Rate as of August 1st 2026 | Student Rate (with valid student ID) |
|---|---|---|
| $75 for 1 day | $90 for 1 day | $15 for 1 day |
| $125 for both days | $150 for both days | $25 for both days |
West Virginia Autism Training Center clients can email Libby Rayment at stephen3@marshall.edu for special pricing registration.
If your school will be paying for your ticket please have your financial officer contact Libby Rayment at stephen3@marshall.edu before you register for further instructions.
Stipend funds are available to people with developmental disabilities and family members of people with developmental disabilities through funds from the WV Developmental Disabilities Council. Please email ASWV President, Chris Fair, for stipend information and application at jfair3@comcast.net. If approved, you’ll be given a coupon code to use to register online.
For places to stay overnight in Huntington, visit the Convention and Visitors’ Bureau.
