CARD Conferences
CARD Albany hosts two conferences annually, 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
Fall Conference - October 24, 2025
Fall Conference - October 24, 2025
Annual Fall Autism Conference
Friday, October 24, 2025
Session One: 8:30am-10:00am
Session Two: 10:30am-11:45am
Session Three: 1:00pm-2:15pm
Session One (Keynote Session): 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Equipping the Village: Empowering Parents, Educators, and Paraeducators with Evidence-Based Tools
Presenter:
Art Dowdy, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Temple University
Following participation in this seminar, participants will be able to:
1. Identify practical, evidence-based tools to address both academic and behavioral challenges
2. Identify how evidence-based programs can empower school staff and parents to implement behavioral interventions with high fidelity
3. Describe how to foster greater consistency and collaboration across home and school environments
1.5 contact hours available for CTLE, NYS LMHC, NASP, NYS SW, and NYS Psychologist
1.5 BCBA
Session Two: 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Skill-Based Treatment: A Person-Centered Approach to Challenging Behavior
Presenter:
Jessica Slaton, Ph.D., BCBA
Nashoba Learning Group
Following participation in this seminar, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the general steps for conducting a practical functional assessment to identify reinforcing contexts and evocative contexts related to challenging behavior
2. Describe the general steps for implementing skill-based treatment, including the rationale for why each step is included
3. Explain the values of person-centered care that are embedded within the practical functional assessment skill-based treatment process
1.25 contact hours available for CTLE, NYS LMHC, NASP, NYS SW, and NYS Psychologist
1.5 BCBA
Session Three: 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Building Well-Being in Autistic Children and Adolescents: The Role of Executive Functioning
Presenter:
Amie W. Duncan, Ph.D.
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Following participation in this seminar, participants will be able to:
1. Define executive functioning challenges in autistic children and adolescents
2. Identify evidence-based strategies to address executive functioning challenges
3. Develop a plan to increase overall well-being by targeting executive functioning challenges
1.25 contact hours available for CTLE, NYS LMHC, NASP, NYS SW, and NYS Psychologist
Download Handout (PowerPoint will not be available)
Download Flyer
Download session descriptions, objectives, financial disclosure statements, and presenter bios
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration is required. Each participant must use their individual email address to register and log-in. Please do not share your Zoom links with others. The Zoom links are specific to each registration. If you share your link with others, you will not receive a certificate of attendance.
NOTE: If your agency uses a protected email server, you may not receive our automated messages. Please take this into consideration when you register. Please contact us at [email protected] if you do not receive a confirmation email within a day of registering.
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: $ 25 Out-of-State Resident: $ 40
Policies:
Attendance policy: In order to receive a certificate of attendance or CEU certificate, participants must attend the entire session(s) they registered for in order to receive credit. Attendance is tracked through your unique Zoom link. Late arrival for any reason, including difficulties you may have logging into Zoom, will prevent you from receiving continuing education credit for the affected session. Please attempt to log in a few minutes early to allow for any possible technical issues.
Upon competition of the entire session, attendees will receive an email with an evaluation form to complete. After the evaluation form is completed, attendees will receive a certificate of attendance via email. CEU certificates will be emailed within 48 hours of the webinar completion.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation must be made 24 hours before the start of the event to receive a refund. This includes CEU registration fees. Please send cancellation request to [email protected]. We do not allow same-day cancellations. In the unlikely event that we need to cancel the webinar, we would provide a refund to each participant.
Accommodation Requests: Accommodation requests can be sent to [email protected]. Please send requests by October 10, 2025, if possible.
Concerns or complaints: If you have any concerns or complaints regarding our CEUs or webinar, please contact Jerilyn Hans ([email protected]). Complaints and resolutions will be reviewed on an individual case basis.
Continuing Education Available (included in registration fee):
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Partial credit will not be awarded. Participants must attend the entire session to receive credit. Late arrival for any reason, including difficulties you may have logging into Zoom, will prevent you from receiving continuing education credit for the affected session. Please attempt to log in a few minutes early to allow for any possible technical issues.
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). Learners must attend the full session(s) for which they enroll. This course offers partial credit, allowing learners to attend any combination of one or more sessions. In addition to the attendance requirements above, those requesting ASHA CEUs must also complete an informal learning assessment by October 31st and attend the session in its entirety as partial credit is not available for individual sessions. Please visit ASHA's website for eligibility information.
Spring Conference
Spring Conference
Thank you to all those who attended the Spring 2025 conference. We hope that you found it informative.
Annual Spring Conference
April 4, 2025
8:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Session One (Keynote Session) - 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Promoting Emotion Regulation in School-Aged Autistic Children: The Schools Unified in Neurodiversity Project
Presenters:
Kelly Beck, PhD, LPC, CRC
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh
Tim Wagner, EdD
High School Principal, Upper St. Clair School District
Following participation in this seminar, participants will be able to:
- Describe neurodiversity and the challenges neurodivergent students experience at school
- Identify ways to prevent and respond to emotional distress in neurodivergent children in an applied learning activity
- Describe the role of educator’s own emotion regulation in the classroom
1.5 contact hours available for CTLE, NYS LMHC, NASP, NYS SW, and NYS Psychologist
.15 ASHA CEUs
Download Sun Emotion Regulation Dos and Do Nots Handout
Download Sun Emotion Regulation Introduction Handout
PowerPoint handouts will not be available for this session
Session Two - 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
An Overview of the Practical Functional Assessment and Skill-based Treatment Process Through the Lens and Values of "Today's ABA"
Presenter: Adithya Rajaraman, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA
Lead Trainer and Associate Director of Client Relations
FTF Behavioral Consulting
Following participation in this seminar, participants will be able to:
- Describe the three values that have implications for how to respond to mild and severe forms of problem behavior
- Describe the most important knowledge for staff who provide direct support to children, adolescents, or adults with autism
- Describe how to respond to mild and severe forms of problem behavior were they to resurge during skill-based treatment
1.25 contact hours available for CTLE, NYS LMHC, NASP, NYS SW, and NYS Psychologist
.10 ASHA CEUs
1.5 BCBA
Practical Functional Assessment and Skill-Based Treatment Handout
Session Three - 1 - 2:15 p.m.
Function-Based Video Self-Modeling: Overview and Applications for Individuals with ASD
Presenter: Kate M. Sadler, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA
Assistant Professor, Director of Applied Behavior Analysis Programs, University of Missouri
Following participation in this seminar, participants will be able to:
- Identify differences between video modeling and video self-modeling
- Apply results from functional analysis procedures to develop function-based videos
- Describe various applications for function-based video self-modeling
1.25 contact hours available for CTLE, NYS LMHC, NASP, NYS SW, and NYS Psychologist
.10 ASHA CEUs
1.5 BCBA
Download Flyer
Download session descriptions, objectives, financial disclosure statements, and presenter bios
REGISTRATION
Registration Link
Registration Information
Registration is required. Each participant must use their individual email address to register and log-in. Please do not share your Zoom links with others. The Zoom links are specific to each registration. If you share your link with others, you will not receive a certificate of attendance.
NOTE: If your agency uses a protected email server, you may not receive our automated messages. Please take this into consideration when you register. Please contact us at [email protected] if you do not receive a confirmation email within a day of registering.
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: $ 25 Out-of-State Resident: $ 40
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]. We do not allow same-day cancellations.
Accommodation Requests: Accommodation requests can be sent to [email protected]. Please send requests by March 24, 2025, if possible.
Concerns or complaints: If you have any concerns or complaints regarding our CEUs or conference offerings, please contact Jerilyn Hans ([email protected]). Complaints and resolutions will be reviewed on an individual case basis.
Continuing Education Available (included in registration fee):
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Partial credit will not be awarded. Participants must attend the entire session to receive credit. Late arrival for any reason, including difficulties you may have logging into Zoom, will prevent you from receiving continuing education credit for the event. Please attempt to log in a few minutes early to allow for any possible technical issues.
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).
