Thursday June 12th 2025
Anxiety in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Presenters:
- Sylvia J. Acosta, PhD
- Sunny Olsen, EdS, NCSP
- Emily Pomichter, MA
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History of the Mental Health Peer Movement and How it can Support the Developmental Disability Advocacy Experience
Presenter:
- Jaime Campbell, CPSW, CHW
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NM-ABC: Tools for Providers Serving Youth with Mental Health Needs
Presenters:
- Olivia Shadid, MD
- V. Ann Waldorf, PhD
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Autism and the Workforce: Balancing Employment, Daily Life, and Well-Being
Presenters:
- Maria O. Mendez PhD, NCSP., NCC
- Allison M. Salazar, BA
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Bridging the Gap: Supporting Students with Mental Health Needs and Developmental Disabilities in the Special Education System
Presenters:
- Felicia Nevarez, MEd
- Michelle Tregembo, MA
Understanding Trauma and Autism Spectrum Disorder in Young Children
Presenters:
- Janeth Nuñez del Prado, LCSW, IMHE-III
- Julia Oppenheimer, Ph.D., IMH-E®
The Impact of Bullying on Mental Health in the ASD/ IDD Population
Presenters:
- Tiffany L. Otero, Ph.D., BCBA
- Tanya Burnett, BS
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Preparing Neurodiverse Youth for Inpatient Hospitalization: Tips for Outpatient Teams and Families
Presenter:
- Amy Rouse, MD
ECHO Autism Communities: Connecting Systems to Optimize Thriving for Autistic Individuals
Presenter:
- Kristin Sohl, MD, FAAP
Closing Keynote Address: Holding Complexity, Building Connection: A Psychiatrist’s Reflection on ASD, Mental
Health, and the Power of Interdisciplinary Care
Presenter:
- Kimothi Cain, MD, MPH
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