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Autism Social & Mental Health Conference

Caring . Connection . Community

SAVE THE DATE!  Friday, February 7, 2025
SPIEC:  Sharp Prebys Innovation and Education Center
8695 Spectrum Center Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123

2025 Conference Details

The Autism Society San Diego invites you to join parents, ASD individuals and professionals at the state of the art Sharp Prebys Innovation and Education Center in San Diego to learn about the social and mental health needs of autistic children and adults, effective treatments and where to find resources. Whether you are new to the journey or have years of experience, you will walk away from the conference with information and resources to improve the quality of life for your loved ones, your clients and for yourselves.

Gain new information, strategies, and resources to help maximize how to effectively improve their quality of life at the conference.

Speakers and Presenters Include:

  • Licensed Therapists
  • Licensed Psychologists
  • Counselors
  • Community Professionals
  • Service Providers

The Conference Fee Includes:

  • Conference Swag Bag
  • Access to Resource Fair
  • Lunch
  • Complimentary Coffee and Snacks
  • Parking
  • Special Book Signing Event during the lunch break with keynote speaker, Kate Swenson, Author of Forever Boy: A Mother's Memoir of Autism and Finding Joy.

Cost:

  • $100 ASD Individuals
  • $200  General Registration  

We are pleased to announce that Regional Center funding is available and more information will be available soon.

Keynote Speaker: Kate Swenson

Kate Swenson is the creator of the blog and Facebook page Finding Cooper’s Voice and author of Forever Boy: A Mother's Memoir of Autism and Finding Joy.

She speaks regularly about autism, parenting and motherhood, and is a contributor to Today Parents, the Today show, Her View from Home and the Love What Matters blog. Her mission is to create a safe space for families of children and teens with special needs to come together and laugh, cry and support each other. She lives in Minnesota with her family of six. Her oldest son, Cooper, has severe non-verbal autism.

Read more about Kate here  

2025 Schedule

8am-9am - Registration and Check In, Resource Fair open

9am-10am - KEYNOTE SPEAKER: KATE SWENSON

10am-10:30am - Networking/Resource Fair

10:30am-12pm - AM BREAKOUT SESSIONS:

  • AUTISM & GENDER IDENTITY
  • PROFOUND AUTISM & THE MOVE TOWARD CLARITY

12pm-1:30pm - Lunch/Networking/Resource Fair/Book signing

  • Box lunch and beverages for all attendees included.
  • Spectrum Social Meet and Greet Lunch: A hosted, exclusive event for ASD adults in attendance.
  • Book Signing: With keynote speaker, Kate Swenson her book- “Forever Boy”

1:30pm-3pm PM BREAKOUT SESSIONS:

  • AUTISM PARENTS CAN NEVER DIE!
  • AUTISM DEMAND AVOIDANCE - Is It ODD, ADHD, PDA or ????

8:00am - 1:00pm Resource Fair

  • Comprised of local agencies & companies who provide social & mental health services for autistic children, adults & their families.
  • We will have a “sensory” room in Room 234 that will be available all day for autistic attendees who need a break throughout the day
  • We are pleased to announce that Regional Center funding is available and more information will be available soon.

2024 Sponsors

2024 Resource Fair

Lodging

Get a Special Group Rate at:

TownePlace Suites San Diego Central

8650 Tech Way San Diego, California 92123

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