Coordinating Services for a Better Outcome
Hosted by
University of Florida Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (UF CARD)
and UF Health Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment (UF Health CAN)
Dates/Times
Day 1
Thursday, July 23, 2026
7:45AM – 4PM
Day 2
Friday, July 24, 2026
7:45AM – 4PM
Location
Best Western Gateway Grand
4200 NW 97th Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32606
CARD Conference Booking Link
About the Conference
This FREE two-day conference will consist of sessions focused on supporting the needs of adolescents and adults on the autism spectrum.
Target Audience
Educators, Administrators, Professionals, Individuals with ASD and RD, Researchers, & Family Members
Conference Description
The Autism & UF Conference is an annual conference aimed at providing high quality learning sessions to a variety of professionals, including educators, researchers, mental health counselors, psychologists, occupational, physical, and speech therapists, physicians, researchers, and caregivers involved in the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorder and related disabilities. This event will consist of two days of sessions focused on supporting the needs of adolescents and adults on the autism spectrum.
Poster Session
Poster presentations will be held during the lunch break on both days.
CEUs & In-Service Credit
Everyone can receive a certificate of attendance for the time they attend the conference. We will have forms for therapists to use to document their hours. However, we are not a CEU provider for ASHA or other CEU accrediting organizations. A strand for behavior analysts will be available for up to a total of 6 BCBA CEUs. The approved UF provider number will be made available.
Teachers, be sure to contact your ESE District Staff or Staff Development Contact to determine the process for receiving credit.
Schedule
Thursday, July 23, 2026
| Time | AGENDA |
|---|---|
| 7:45 – 8:15 | Registration |
| 8:15 – 8:30 | Welcome, Introductions, and Housekeeping |
| 8:30 – 9:15 | Keynote: David Matsibekker, M.D. Supporting Teens in Being Open About Their Diagnosis |
| 9:30 – 10:45 | Breakout A: Karen Isrow, SLP & Jacquelyn “Jackie” Dillersberger, M.S. The Importance of Continuity of Services: PEPSA 10 years later |
| Breakout B: Severe Behavior and Risk Management (BCBA CEUs Available) | |
| 11:00 – 12:15 | Breakout C: Kerri P Peters, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Jennifer Homard, Ed.D., & Ann-Marie Orlando, Ph.D., CCC-SLP/A Update on Statewide Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment (CAN) |
| Breakout D: Coordination of Care (BCBA CEUs Available) | |
| 12:15 – 1:30 | Lunch Break |
| 1:30-2:45 | Breakout E: Brett Walden, MPH Employment Prep |
| Breakout F: Functional Assessment and Considerations, Part 1 (BCBA CEUs Available) | |
| 3:00 – 3:45 | Keynote: Marc Leyser, M.D. Genetics and ASD |
| 3:45 – 4:00 | Closing Remarks |
Friday, July 24, 2026
| Time | AGENDA |
|---|---|
| 7:45 – 8:15 | Registration |
| 8:15 – 8:30 | Welcome, Introductions, and Housekeeping |
| 8:30 – 9:15 | Keynote: TBA |
| 9:30 – 10:45 | Breakout A: TBA |
| Breakout B: Functional Assessment and Considerations, Part 2 (BCBA CEUs Available) | |
| 11:00 – 12:15 | Breakout C: TBA |
| Breakout D: Core Components of Behavior Plans (BCBA CEUs Available) | |
| 12:15 – 1:30 | Lunch Break |
| 1:30-2:45 | Breakout E: Brett Walden, MPH Sensory Issues at Work |
| Breakout F: Stress Management for Care Providers (BCBA CEUs Available) | |
| 3:00 – 3:45 | Keynote: Takahiro Soda, M.D., Ph.D. Collaborative Decision Making |
| 3:45 – 4:00 | Closing Remark |
Accommodations
We strive to host accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To request accommodations or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Dr. Danielle Liso at 352-265-2241 or card-training@ufl.edu.
For more information contact:
Danielle Liso
card-training@ufl.edu
352-265-2241