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 2020 Skirboll Family Autism Conference is made possible with support from the Skirboll Family Foundation and the Rochester Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorder (RRCASD).

Video Recordings

The organizers would like to thank the Skirboll Family Foundation and RRCASD for making this conference possible, and also thank our speakers for making this conference a unique and engaging event. Video recordings of each session at the conference have been provided below for viewing and sharing on social media. 

Neither Created Nor Destroyed - Keynote
with Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, MA

When the World Turns Upside Down: Compassionate Self-Care
with Sabrina Vogler, LMSW, CPC, CEC, CGSS

How Telehealth has Changed Caregiver Roles and Responsibilities in Healthcare in the Time of COVID
with Ally Jordan, Ph.D.

Masks & Tasks: Strategies for Adjusting to the New Normal
with Linda L. Matons, MA

The Healthcare Guide to Cultural Competence and the Autism Spectrum
with Catina Burkett, LCSW-S, ACSW

Honoring Our Goodbyes as We Say Hello
with Sabrina Vogler, LMSW, CPC, CEC, CGSS