Golisano Children's Hospital / Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics / Skirboll Conference Skirboll Conference Each year, Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities and the division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics hosts the Skirboll Family Autism Conference in Rochester. This free, 3-day interactive conference offers information sessions presented by national experts on various topics related to autism spectrum disorder. It is developed in collaboration with individuals with ASD, families, agency representatives, and community members. The 2021 Skirboll Family Autism Conference is made possible with support from the Skirboll Family Foundation and the Rochester Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorder (RRCASD). 2021 Conference Presentations Disabling Segregation - Keynote with Dan Habib Navigating Next Steps Following an Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis with Lisa R Luxemberg, LMSW, Brenna Cavanaugh, PsyD, BCBA-D, Kelly Manigault Supporting & Affirming Gender Identity and Sexuality Development with Leona Oakes, Ph.D. Mind the Gap: A Caregiver-Focused Program to Help Families Navigate a New Diagnosis with Suzannah Iadarola, PhD, BCBA-D, Ann Scherff, M.S., Jeannine Garfield Discussing Elopement and Safety for Individuals with ASD and Related Disabilities with Deputy Brendan Hurley, Susan Hyman, M.D., Deputy Chris Jocolano Deputy Marc Schell, Christine Sheffer Ed.D
Contact RRCASD If you are interested in partnering to help shape the content, format, and structure of the conference, please contact the RRCASD team at RRCASD@urmc.rochester.edu or 1-855-508-8485. Past Presentations and Other Resources View presentation materials from previous Skirboll Family Autism Conferences. Past Presentations Repository of Coronavirus Resources Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities Resource Page Join Our Research Registry Join our research registry by clicking the QR Code below