CARD Conferences
Annually, CARD Albany hosts a local and statewide conference - inviting experts in the field of autism spectrum disorders to present.
CARD conferences aim to disseminate information on evidence-based interventions and practices that have been shown to improve educational outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorders.
Parents, school personnel, and community professionals are welcome.
Upcoming CARD Conferences
Annual Statewide Conference - March 24, 2023
Thank you to those who attended our March 24, 2023 conference. Handouts for each session are available below.
SESSION ONE (KEYNOTE): 8:30am-10:00am
Promoting Peer Engagement and Relationships Among Students with Autism and Their Peers
Presenter: Elizabeth E. Biggs, Ph.D.
1.5 contact hours for BCBA
1.5 contact hours available for CTLE, LMHC, NASP, and SW
1.0 contact hours for NYS Psychologists
1.0 contact hour available for ASHA
SESSION TWO: 10:30am-11:45am
2A: Behavioral Strategies to Reduce Inappropriate Mealtime Behavior
Presenter: Jennifer Felber, Ph.D., BCBA
1.5 contact hours for BCBA
1.25 contact hours available for CTLE, LMHC, NASP, and SW
1.0 contact hours for NYS Psychologists
1.0 contact hour available for ASHA
2B: From Schedules to Checklists: Practical Solutions to Promote Independence in Students with Autism
Presenter: Shannon Wess, MSW, QIDP
1.25 contact hours available for CTLE, LMHC, NASP, and SW
1.0 contact hours for NYS Psychologists
1.0 contact hour available for ASHA
SESSION THREE: 1:00pm-2:15pm
3A: Helping Youth with Autism Enter Competitive Employment: Unlocking the Potential
Presenter: Paul H. Wehman, Ph.D.
1.25 contact hours available for CTLE, LMHC, NASP, and SW
1.0 contact hours for NYS Psychologists
1.0 contact hour available for ASHA
3B: Check & Reflect: Tools to Reshape Negative Thinking in Concrete Thinkers
Presenter: David L. Meichenbaum, Ph.D.
1.25 contact hours available for CTLE, LMHC, NASP, and SW
1.0 contact hours for NYS Psychologists
1.0 contact hour available for ASHA
Credit/Debit card payment and purchase orders are accepted on the registration form. Please make PO/check payable to:
The Research Foundation for SUNY
c/o Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
1535 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12203
Registration Fees:
NYS Resident: $15
Out of State Resident: $ 30
Download session descriptions, objectives, financial disclosure statements, and presenter bios
Requests for accommodations may be sent to [email protected] or call 518-442-2574.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation must be made 24 hours before the start of the conference to receive a refund. Please send cancellation request to [email protected]
Continuing Education Available for an Additional $5 Processing Fee (Per Eligible Session):
Each organization/entity uses their own calculation to determine the number of CEUs based on contact hours. As with all continuing education, the attendee should verify CEU requirements by their professional organization and/or state licensure board. Partial credit will not be awarded. Participants must remain through the entire session(s) to receive credit.
BEHAVIOR ANALYST CERTIFICATION BOARD: The University at Albany/CARD Albany is an authorized continuing education provider for BACB continuing education. Provider number: OP-22-0612
CONTINUING TEACHER AND LEADER EDUCATION: CARD Albany is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s Office of Teaching Initiatives as an approved provider of CTLE for Professional Classroom Teachers, School Leaders and Level III Teaching Assistants.
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS: CARD Albany is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer continuing education for school psychologists. CARD maintains responsibility for the program.
LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS: University at Albany, SUNY, Center for Autism and Related Disabilities is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0194.
NEW YORK STATE SOCIAL WORKERS: Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, SW CPE, is recognized by the New York State Education Department State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed master social workers # 0292.
NEW YORK STATE PSYCHOLOGISTS: Center for Autism and Related Disabilities is recognized by the New York State Education Department State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists in NYS #PSY-0083.
AMERICAN SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION: A maximum of .4 ASHA CEUs can be earned, with partial credit available (Intermediate level, Professional area). Please see website for session eligibility, contact hours, and fees.
Annual Albany Autism Conference
Thank you to those who attended our October 21, 2022 conference. Handouts for each session are available below.
Keynote Session - 8:30am-10:00am
How to Implement Mindfulness-based Practices in the Classroom
Presenter: Nirbhay N. Singh, Ph.D.
Download Articles Referenced in Session (Please note Power Point handouts were not be available for this session)
1.5 contact hours available for ASHA, CTLE, LMHC, NASP, and SW
1.0 contact hour available for NYS Psychologists
Session Two (Breakout Sessions) - 10:30am-11:45am
2A: Functional Communication Basics: Finding the Right Word for the Right Moment
Presenter: Deirdre Muldoon, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCBA-D
1.5 contact hours available for BCBA
1.25 contact hours available for CTLE, LMHC, NASP, and SW
1.0 contact hour available for NYS Psychologists and ASHA
2B: Behavior Contracts: A Powerful Tool to Assist Students with ASD in Reaching Their Goals
Presenter: Melissa L. Rinaldi, Ph.D.
1.5 contact hours for BCBA
1.25 contact hours available for CTLE, LMHC, NASP, and SW
1.0 contact hour available for NYS Psychologists and ASHA
Session Three (Breakout Sessions) - 1:00pm-2:15pm
3A: Neuropsychological Assessment of ASD: The How and Why of the Assessment Process
Presenter: Jodie Cohen, Ph.D.
1.25 contact hours available for CTLE, LMHC, NASP, and SW
1.0 contact hour available for NYS Psychologists and ASHA
3B: Visual Supports and Strategies for Children with Autism in the School Setting
Presenter: Katie McLaughlin, M.A., BCBA, LBA
1.5 contact hours for BCBA
1.25 contact hours available for CTLE, LMHC, NASP, and SW
1.0 contact hour available for ASHA
Download session descriptions, objectives, financial disclosure statements, and presenter bios
Continuing Education Available for an Additional $5 Processing Fee (Per Eligible Session):
Each organization/entity uses their own calculation to determine the number of CEUs based on contact hours. As with all continuing education, the attendee should verify CEU requirements by their professional organization and/or state licensure board. Partial credit will not be awarded. Participants must remain through the entire session(s) to receive credit.
BEHAVIOR ANALYST CERTIFICATION BOARD:The University at Albany/CARD Albany is an authorized continuing education provider for BACB continuing education. Provider number: OP-22-0612
CONTINUING TEACHER AND LEADER EDUCATION: CARD Albany is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s Office of Teaching Initiatives as an approved provider of CTLE for Professional Classroom Teachers, School Leaders and Level III Teaching Assistants.
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS: CARD Albany is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer continuing education for school psychologists. CARD maintains responsibility for the program.
LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS: University at Albany, SUNY, Center for Autism and Related Disabilities is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0194.
NEW YORK STATE SOCIAL WORKERS: Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, SW CPE, is recognized by the New York State Education Department State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed master social workers # 0292.
NEW YORK STATE PSYCHOLOGISTS: Center for Autism and Related Disabilities is recognized by the New York State Education Department State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists in NYS #PSY-0083.
AMERICAN SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION A maximum of .4 ASHA CEUs can be earned, with partial credit available (Intermediate level, Professional area). Please see website for session eligibility, contact hours, and fees.