{"id":6255,"date":"2026-04-15T16:20:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T20:20:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/atc\/?page_id=6255"},"modified":"2026-05-05T15:20:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T19:20:13","slug":"2026-autism-across-the-lifespan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/atc\/2026-autism-across-the-lifespan\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Autism Across the Lifespan Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"2026<\/p>\n

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.<\/h3>\n

You can purchase your ticket by going to our GiveSmart ticket page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\n\"RobertRobert Naseef, Ph.D.
\nPsychologist<\/em>
\nNationally recognized clinical psychologist, author, and speaker whose work has deeply impacted the autism community. As the father of an adult son with autism, he speaks not only as a clinician but as someone who truly understands the challenges\u2014and joys\u2014facing families from the inside out. Known for his deep insight, warmth, and ability to connect across professional and personal boundaries, he invites us to rethink what it means to support and include people with autism and other disabilities\u2014and each other.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\n\"AnneAnne S. Holmes, MS, CCC-SLP, BCBA
\nKDH Enterprises, LLC; Vice President, Autism Spectrum Disorders Consulting Services<\/em>
\nSenior clinical and academic leader with over 40 years of experience in autism services, applied behavior analysis (ABA), and speech-language pathology. She is a nationally recognized expert in autism program design, early intervention, and professional training. Ms. Holmes is a former Chair and current member of the Autism Society’s Panel of Professional Advisors, and is known for advocating for a humanistic behavioral focus on supporting individuals diagnosed with autism.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\n\"KerryKerry Magro, EdD, CAS
\nCEO, KFM Making a Difference<\/em>
\nAward winning national speaker and best-selling author, Dr. Magro has become a role model in the disabled community. Non-verbal at age 2.5 and diagnosed with autism at 4, he overcame many obstacles to reach his personal and professional goals. In May of 2019, Dr. Magro earned a doctorate in Educational Technology Leadership from New Jersey City University. He is currently CEO and Founder of KFM Making a Difference, a non-profit corporation focused on disability advocacy and housing.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
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Early Bird Rate until July 31st 2026<\/th>\nStandard Rate as of August 1st 2026<\/th>\nStudent Rate (with valid student ID)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
$75 for 1 day<\/td>\n$90 for 1 day<\/td>\n$15 for 1 day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
$125 for both days<\/td>\n$150 for both days<\/td>\n$25 for both days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

West Virginia Autism Training Center clients can email Libby Rayment at stephen3@marshall.edu<\/a> for special pricing registration.<\/p>\n

If your school will be paying for your ticket please have your financial officer contact Libby Rayment at stephen3@marshall.edu<\/a> before you register for further instructions.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>. If approved, you\u2019ll be given a coupon code to use to register online.<\/p>\n

For places to stay overnight in Huntington, visit the Convention and Visitors’ Bureau<\/a>.<\/p>\n