We are thrilled to announce our 2nd Annual Autism Research & Training Symposium (ARTS) in Hollywood, Florida!
Join us for an opportunity to soak up the sunshine and warm weather while gaining insights from top experts in Autism treatment and research. Our diverse lineup of presenters includes professionals from academia, practitioners, parents, and vocational organizations, all aimed at enriching your experience.
Get ready to learn and enjoy engaging activities in beautiful Southern Florida!
Our mission is to empower young adults with disabilities by providing comprehensive vocational support and fostering independence, inclusion, and opportunity. Through innovative research, advocacy, and collaboration, we aim to create pathways for meaningful employment and contribute to a society that values the unique abilities of every individual.
Those interested in research and development in treating Autism Spectrum Disorders, showcasing multidisciplinary approaches such as pharmacology, TMS, biofeedback, and neurofeedback. This symposium aims to provide up-to-date information for caregivers, parents, and individuals serving the autism population.
Optional Pre-Symposium Workshop with Dr. Chasson or a New Directions Open House Tour along with an evening of social gathering.
Presenters will be providing approximately one-hour sessions. Sessions and information will be in a general conference style format.
We will have a panel discussion designed to help provide an opportunity for questions and answers, and also facilitate general discussion.
Optional Open House Tour at New Directions for Young Adults from 4 PM to 6 PM on February 21, 2025
We took attendees on a journey from early infant mental health to adulthood as we examined new innovative modalities of research and treatment to help address a myriad of comorbidities that affect those with autism.
$199 to register or $278 when registering for the Autism Research and Treatment Symposium.
Dr. Chasson is a speaker, award-winning author of Flawed: Why Perfectionism is a Challenge for Management, and Associate Professor and Psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Chicago. He has conducted empirical research and provided clinical service to individuals with autism across the lifespan for nearly 25 years.
12 PM – 4 PM
8 PM – 11 PM
Join fellow attendees for an evening of casual conversation.
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our recent Autism Research & Training Symposium. Attendees had the opportunity to soak up the sunshine and warm weather while gaining insights from top experts in Autism treatment and research. Our diverse lineup of presenters included professionals from academia, practitioners, parents, and vocational organizations, all aimed at enriching the experience. Everyone had the chance to learn and enjoy engaging activities in beautiful Southern Florida!
Check out photos and moments from the event below.
Great Event! The speakers were very knowledgeable and informative.
The location was fun and intimate.
Dr. Chasson's workshop was amazing. It was small so it gave me a chance to interact and ask questions.
I am excited to be a part of a conference that is just starting. It felt very personal like conferences used to be. Keep it up, but don't get too big!
I loved all of the speakers. Lots of information to help me in my work. Loved Tony Jackson's energy. The personal stories of the parents were a nice addition to the conference.
Dr. Chasson was very informative and provoked a lot of thought about perfectionism in people with autism, and in general.
It was great to be a part of an up and coming symposium. Collaboration in the parent and speaker panels was amazing. I felt like I was a part of the learning experience. I learned a lot that I will be taking home with me to my practice.
Dr. Chasson's presentation was helpful in better understanding underlying constructs that can drive autism and how it’s connected with perfectionism.
This session explored the nuance of perfection and the structures within it that create both positive and negative outcomes. Dr. Chasson explored causes, effects, and possible treatment for perfectionism as well as autism related symptoms.
The way the information was presented in Dr. Chasson's presentation was very easy to understand and put into practice.
