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.
25th Annual Fall Autism Conference
Friday, October 23, 2026
Session One: 8:30am-10:00am
Session Two: 10:30am-11:45am
Session Three: 1:00pm-2:15pm
This conference will be livestreamed via Zoom Webinar. Please note that the conference will not be recorded.
Session One: 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Building Safe and Positive Online Experiences for Students with Autism
Presenter:
Mary Jo Krile, Ph.D.
Eastern Kentucky University
Following participation in this seminar, participants will be able to:
1. Identify at least three common online safety risks that students with ASD may encounter
2. Identify at least three evidence-based teaching strategies that can be used to explicitly teach online safety and positive digital behaviors to students with ASD
3. Apply one instructional strategy to an online safety scenario by identifying an appropriate skill to teach and describing how it can be used to support the student in developing greater online safety and independence
1.5 contact hours available for CTLE, NYS LMHC, NASP, NYS SW, and NYS Psychologist
Session Two: 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Creating Actively Engaged Classrooms for All Students
Presenter:
Todd Whitney, Ph.D.
University of Louisville
Following participation in this seminar, participants will be able to:
1. Identify the role that providing OTR has on increasing student engagement
2. Describe specific strategies for engaging students that include verbal, non-verbal, and partner/teaming strategies
3. Identify actionable steps to increase provision of OTR
1.25 contact hours available for CTLE, NYS LMHC, NASP, NYS SW, and NYS Psychologist
Session Three: 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Finding the "Fuel for Learning" Through Social Emotional Engagement Within a Universal Design for Learning
Presenter:
Emily Rubin, MS, CCC-SLP
Communication Crossroads, Inc.
Following participation in this seminar, participants will be able to:
1. Identify three elements of active engagement that are predictive of our learner’s academic success and emotional well-being
2. Identify two key takeaways from neuroscience that impact our classroom design for neurodivergent learners
3. Identify a tool for that highlights practical strategies for strengthening learner engagement in classroom activities
1.25 contact hours available for CTLE, NYS LMHC, NASP, NYS SW, and NYS Psychologist
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
REGISTRATION LINK
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 for CTLE, LMHC, NASP, SW, and Psychologists within 48 hours of the webinar completion. ASHA CEU hours will be reported to ASHA within 45 days of the conference for those who complete all of the requirements (see requirements below in the Continuing Education section).
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 12, 2026, 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 or entity determines CEU credits based on its own calculation of contact hours. As with all continuing education, attendees should verify CEU requirements with their professional organization and/or state licensing 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.
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 30th 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
Annual Spring Conference
Friday, March 27, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Session One: 8:30am-10:00am
Session Two: 10:30am-11:45am
Session Three: 1:00pm-2:15pm
All sessions are offered via Zoom Webinar.
Session One (Keynote Session) - 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Building Connection and Community in School Settings
Presenter:
Kara Hume, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Following participation in this seminar, participants will be able to:
- Define school connectedness and how it may impact a student's experience in school
- Describe three strategies that could be implemented at your site/with your child to enhance school connectedness
- Identify three free web-based resources that could support strategy implementation
1.5 contact hours available for CTLE, NYS LMHC, NASP, NYS SW, and NYS Psychologist
Session Two - 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Challenging Behavior in the Classroom: Practical Strategies for Prevention
Presenter:
Timothy Landrum, Ph.D.
Professor, University of Louisville
Following participation in this seminar, participants will be able to:
- Describe the characteristics and importance of positive teacher-student relationships
- Integrate four antecedent-based behavioral strategies (instructional choice, behavioral momentum, Positive Greetings at the Door, and increased opportunities to respond)
- Formulate a brief action plan outlining how they might easily integrate one or more of these strategies into their own classroom routines to reduce challenging behavior and enhance relationship quality
1.25 contact hours available for CTLE, NYS LMHC, NASP, NYS SW, and NYS Psychologist
Session Three - 1 - 2:15 p.m.
Strategies to Support Students on the Autism Spectrum
Presenter:
Stephanie Fox, Ph.D.
Following participation in this seminar, participants will be able to:
- Describe and implement evidence-informed routines and environmental supports within the school setting
- Identify and apply proactive strategies to reduce transition-related anxiety and behavioral escalation in students on the autism spectrum (e.g., arrival, classroom transitions, end-of-day procedures)
- Demonstrate improved competence in school-home collaboration and IEP-related planning by using structured communication approaches and team-based problem-solving to support student needs
1.25 contact hours available for CTLE, NYS LMHC, NASP, NYS SW, and NYS Psychologist
Download Flyer
Download session descriptions, objectives, financial disclosure statements, and presenter bios
Registration Information:
Registration link
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 March 20, 2026, 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.
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 April 3rd and attend the session in its entirety as partial credit is not available for individual sessions. Please visit ASHA's website for eligibility information.