Autism Conference & Expo of Georgia 2025
We are genuinely excited to share with the broader autism community in Georgia the exciting work occurring in our state around the theme of “Cultural Perspectives Leading to Impactful Practices.” The event will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Autism Conference & Expo is an annual event that provides an opportunity for sharing knowledge and resources about supports for individuals with autism and their families in Georgia.
11th Annual Autism Conference & Expo
Cultural Perspectives Leading to Impactful Practices
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Georgia State University | Student East Center | 55 Gilmer Street SE | Atlanta, GA 30303
The Autism Conference & Expo of Georgia is an annual event that provides an opportunity to share knowledge and resources about support for individuals with autism and their families in Georgia. It represents the collaboration and contributions of an alliance of leading self-advocates, family members, community partners, state agencies, and other stakeholders. This conference is an essential component of the Autism Plan for Georgia.
This year’s Autism Conference theme is Cultural Perspectives Leading to Impactful Practices. The theme aims to understand how cultural factors impact the systems and employees that make up autism services in Georgia. “Culture” for this conference is broad and considered through multiple lenses (e.g., identity-based, linguistic, professional, etc.…) across the service sector.
We invite caregivers, individuals with autism, teachers, interventionists, clinicians, researchers, and administrators to participate. In the spirit of this event, we are partnering with Dr. Annette Cash (Georgia State University’s World Languages & Cultures department), who will oversee special sessions on the importance of cultural translation for effective autism and disability services and programs.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
This year’s keynote speaker is Mrs. Nasra Mirreh, MSW, the founder and CEO of the Refugee Family Assistance Program. Drawing from her personal experience as a mother of an autistic son and her professional expertise as a social worker, Mrs. Mirreh has dedicated herself to meaningful work. She is committed to empowering families of children with autism and neurodevelopmental disabilities by helping them access and connect to essential services.
REGISTRATION
General/Professional: $50*
Discounted: $30*
The discounted rate is for self-advocates, family members, and students.
- Self-Advocates: Individuals living with a developmental disability.
- Family Members: Caregivers of a dependent living with a developmental disability.
- Students: Enrolled full-time at a college or university and must register using a student email address.
AAC Member: $50*
The discounted rate is for members of the Atlanta Autism Consortium, Inc. (AAC).
Department of Public Health Staff: Free
(Please register for the event for free access.)
Georgia State University Staff, Faculty, and Students: Free
(Please register for the event for free access.)
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ORAL PRESENTATIONS
(Submissions are closed.)
Breakout Sessions:
We invite sessions facilitated by content experts, individuals with lived experiences, and those offering insights from research, policy, or other unique perspectives. Presentations can take various formats, including individual oral presentations, panel discussions, or other formats.
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Didactic (“How To”) Sessions:
We encourage sessions designed to train audience members with practical skills through hands-on training or applied activities. These sessions may focus on classroom strategies, clinical practices, research methods, policy development, advocacy initiatives, or other autism-related topics.
POSTERS
(Poster submissions are closed.)
Poster Sessions:
Researchers working on autism-related topics are invited to submit a scientific poster for presentation at the conference. Submissions may include posters previously presented at national conferences (e.g., INSAR) or those prepared for upcoming events.
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VOLUNTEERS:
If you are interested in volunteering at the Autism Conference and Expo, please get in touch with a member of the ACE team at [email protected]. Our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you to schedule specific shift times and responsibilities. There are a limited number of volunteer slots available.
For more information, please contact [email protected].
PARKING:
Georgia State University's M-Deck is conveniently located across from Student Center East.
Address: 33 Auditorium Place, Atlanta, Georgia 30303.
*Please tell the attendant you are there for the Autism Conference and Expo. The daily parking fee is $10, not included in the registration fees.
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Contact Us
Address
Center for Leadership in Disability
140 Decatur Street
Suite 140
Atlanta, GA 30303