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2026 Conference Agenda

Thursday, November 12, 2026

All times shown are in EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) and subject to change

  8:30AM - 9:00AM

Opening Ceremony

Opening ceremony to kick off the 2026 Symposium.

  9:00AM - 10:00AM

Keynote Session

Understanding Autism– Insights from the Inside

Kaelynn Partlow

Kaelynn Partlow

Autistic Therapist, Public Speaker, Content Creator
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  10:00AM - 10:30AM

Break & Exhibitors

  10:30AM - 12:00PM

Breakout Session 1

Addressing Current Service Gaps for Neurodivergent Black African Caribbean Adults and Caregivers

Marty Lampkin

Marty Lampkin
Professor, Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist
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Breakout Session 2

Profound Autism, from 2 to 34

Cathy Lord

Cathy Lord, PhD
Psychologist and Researcher

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Breakout Session 3

CEU Session (1.5 CEU)
Nonintrusive Strategies for Supporting Selective Eaters

Kimberley Zonneveld

Kimberly Zonneveld, PhD., BCBA-D 
Associate Professor

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  12:00PM - 1:00PM

Buffet Lunch & Visit with the Artisans and Exhibitors

  1:00PM - 1:30PM

Poster Session

Meet leading researchers to learn about the latest developments in autism.

  1:30PM - 3:00PM

Breakout Session 1

Panel Session
Beyond the Welcome Sign: From Accessibility to Belonging 

Eleonora Sermoneta

Eleonora Sermoneta
Museum practitioner & Accessibility Advocate

MissNatasha Connects

MissNatasha Connects
Disability & Mental Wellness Advocate, Author, Speaker

Jennifer Low

Jennifer Low
Behaviour Support Specialist, Founder Sarang Kitchen

Dr. Jutta Treviranus PhD

Dr. Jutta Treviranus PhD
Director and Professor
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Breakout Session 2

Connecting Community to Action: The National Autism Network and Canada’s Autism Strategy

Carissa Carleton

Carissa Carleton
Interim Chief Executive Officer at The National Autism Network 

Maddy Dever

Maddy Dever
President & Founder of Autistic Bridge Inc.
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Breakout Session 3

CEU Session (1.5 CEU)
Adapting Sexual Health Education: Towards Healthy, Safe, and Happy Lives for Autistic People

Landa Fox, MA, MACP, BCBA, RBA (Ont.), RCC (BC)

Landa Fox, MA, MACP, 
BCBA, RBA (Ont.), 
RCC (BC)
Certified Sexual Health Educator
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  3:00PM - 3:30PM

Break & Exhibitors 

  3:30PM - 4:30PM

Breakout Session 1

The Female Profile of Autism

Dr. Isabelle Hénault

Dr. Isabelle Hénault
Sexologist and Psychologist
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Breakout Session 2

This is Us: How a Former Anti-ABA Autistic Advocate and Bullhead Behaviour Analyst Learned to Work Together 

Justine Wieglemann

Justine Wiegelmann, MA., BCBA., RBA (Ont.)
Board Certified Behaviour Analyst 
 

Maddy Dever

Maddy Dever
President & Founder of Autistic Bridge Inc.
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Breakout Session 3

CEU Session (1.0 CEU)

Assent in Action: Rethinking  Communication and Engagement in Autism Therapy  

Brittany Clark

Brittany Clark, M.S.,
CCC-SLP, Reg. CASLPO
Speech-Language Pathologist

Shawna Fleming

Shawna Fleming, MSc. BCBA
Board Certified Behaviour Analyst

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  6:30PM

Receive 15% off when you extend your Symposium experience with a ticket for UNSCRIPTED: An Evening with Jully Black.

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UNSCRIPTED: An Evening with Jully Black

An honest conversation with JUNO Award winner and Canada’s Walk of Fame inductee, Jully Black.

 

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Friday, November 13, 2026

All times shown are in EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) and subject to change

  9:00AM - 10:30AM

Breakout Session 1

Making Inclusive Hiring Work

Radha MacCulloch

Radha MacCulloch
CEO Specialisterne Canada

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Breakout Session 2

Profound Autism: The Stories We Can’t Afford to Ignore  

Eileen Lamb

Eileen Lamb
Author, Founder, Mother
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Breakout Session 3

CEU Session (1.5 CEU)
One Approach, Many Settings- Applying PFA and SBT across clinical, hospital, and school environments

Geneva Centre for Autism

Geneva Centre for Autism Clinicians

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  10:30AM - 11:00AM

Break & Exhibitors

  11:00AM - 12:00PM

Breakout Session 1

Ontario’s Autism Service System Today: Gaps, Growth, and the Path Forward 

Dr. Nicole Neil PhD, RBA(Ont.) BCBA-D

Dr. Nicole Neil PhD, RBA(Ont.)
BCBA-D
Associate Professor and Coordinator
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Breakout Session 2

Universal Design for Learning for Autism

Whitney Hodgins

Whitney Hodgins, BEd
Autistic activist, Mental Health Advocate

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Breakout Session 3

CEU Session (1.0 CEU)
Riding the AI Wave: Safeguarding Clinical Integrity in ABA

Dr. Adam D. Hahs

Dr. Adam D. Hahs, PhD,
BCBA-D
Chief Clinical Officer at Caravel Autism Health
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  12:00PM - 1:00PM

Buffet Lunch & Visit with Artisans and Exhibitors

  1:00PM - 2:30PM

Breakout Session 1

AI Chatbots for Autism Innovation

Rhonda McEwen

Rhonda McEwen, PhD

President and Vice-Chancellor, Victoria University; Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology (UTM)

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Breakout Session 2

What’s New and What’s Next in Autism Research

Evdokia Anagnostou, MD, FRCPC

Dr. Evdokia Anagnostou, MD, FRCPC
​Vice President of Research and Director of the Bloorview Research Institute & Child Neurologist

Dr. Jessica Brian, PhD, CPsych

Dr. Jessica Brian, PhD, CPsych
Senior Clinician Scientist & Psychologist

Dr. Melanie Penner, MD, FRCPC

Dr. Melanie Penner, MD, FRCPC
Senior Clinician Scientist & Developmental Pediatrician

Breakout Session 3

Psychological Flexibility in Practice: ACT Strategies for Supporting Child and Youth Mental Health

Dr. Eduardo Roldan

Dr. Eduardo Roldan, PhD
Psychologist
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  2:30PM - 3:00PM

Break & Exhibitors

  3:00PM - 4:30PM

Keynote and Closing Remarks

Supporting Autism from an Indigenous Perspective

Grant Bruno

Grant Bruno, PhD
Parent, Assistant Professor 

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The conference agenda is subject to change at any time without prior notice. This includes, but is not limited to, changes in speakers, session timings, and room locations. We recommend checking this page regularly for the most up-to-date information.

85%

Spent Time
with Exhibitors

75%

Of Attendees
Visited the Artists

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About Geneva Centre for Autism

A Toronto charity with a mission is to enable people on the autism spectrum to learn, to live and to engage in their communities. We will do this by providing leading-edge and inclusive programming, education, and training.

 

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