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Autism Science Foundation’s Day of Learning

April 4th, 2024 please join the Autism Science Foundation as they host a Day of Learning! This annual event will take place from 10:00am-3:00pm (EST) at the New York Athletic Club. Register for the event and purchase tickets at: Register HERE- Day of Learning

Since 2014, the Autism Science Foundation has produced the autism community’s most popular science conferences designed specifically for families, individuals with autism, autism advocates and young scientific investigators. ASF’s Days of Learning bring top researchers together with autism stakeholders to share cutting-edge research findings and to discuss the issues that matter most to our families.

A series of TED-talks will take place during the event, see below for the list of presenters & topics:

  • Dr. Paul Wang, Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI): “The Road to Clinical Trials”
  • Dr. Shafali Jeste, Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles: “How Should Families Prepare for Clinical Trials”
  • Dr. Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele, Columbia University: “Learning from the History of Clinical Trials in Autism”
  • Dr. Ami Klin and Dr. Warren Jones, Marcus Autism Center at Emory/EarliTec Diagnostics: “Integrating New Diagnostic Technology in Clinical Practice”
  • Dr. Susan Kuo, MIT: “Designing Clinical Trials Based on Genetic Testing”
  • Judith Ursitti, Profound Autism Alliance: “Advocates on Alert: Getting Ready for the Autism Cares Act Reauthorization”

Continental breakfast and lunch will also be provided for the event. Please refer to the registration link for additional event details.