What an incredible ABCT! 🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who attended the Precon, SIG Meeting, and all the talks. We are so grateful for the high-quality research and insights shared by our trainees and presenters! See you next year! #ABCT2025 #ABCTAutism2025
Today is the final day of #ABCT2025 and we’re rounding out with a clinical round table titled, “Promoting CBT Access for Autistic Clients - Successful Collaboration Across Professional Domains & Multiple Settings.” Join us from 12:15-1:45 PM in Empire C, Level 2. #ABCTAutism2025
Fabulous insights shared by Drs. Katharine Pickard, Grace Lee Simmons, Kelsey Dickson, and Laura Klinger - SIG Leadership sharing their expertise on improving the inclusivity of mental health care for #autistic people!
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Last night’s SIG Expo was a hit! Shout-out to our 12 wonderful presenters from various career stages who did a great job covering a range of topics.
We love our vibrant #autism research community!
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Check out Saturday’s second poster session highlights focused on enhancing ERP for autistic individuals with OCD (PS7-11) and emotion dysregulation and anxiety in Autistic youth. Check these out in Elite Hall A, Level 1 from 3:00-4:00 pm! #ABCT2025 #ABCTAutism2025
There are several oral presentations focused on topics relevant to #autistic youth and adolescents in Celestin B, Level 3 from 3:00-5:00 pm! Check out SIG Co-Chair - Sadaf Khawar's presentation titled, "Assessment of Needs and Models of
Support for Autistic Adults" and more! #ABCTAutism2025
Don't miss the live demonstration, Adapting Exposure Therapy with Autistic Clients with High Support Needs, today from 11:45 AM-1:15 PM in Bolden 2, Level 2. #ABCT2025 #ABCTAutism2025
Saturday’s first poster session highlights focused on Autism, Anorexia Nervosa, and the mediating role of emotion dysfunction (PS5-72). Interested? Head to Elite Hall A, Level 1 from 3:00-4:00 pm! #ABCT2025 #ABCTAutism2025
Welcome back to Day 2 of #ABCT2025! We're starting our day at the panel discussion titled, "Don't Go at It Alone—How Researchers Can Engage Provider, Caregiver, and Autistic Partners to Enhance Inclusive Mental Health Services" Join us from 10:00-11:30 AM in Empire B, Level 2. #ABCTAutism2025
Our SIG Meeting concluded with an insightful Keynote provided by Dr. Laura Klinger and Lindsey Nebeker about the practical, ethical, and scientific benefits of authenticity in community partnered #autism research.
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Last (but certainly not least) we recognized Dr. Erin Kang, recipient of our 2025 Outstanding Mentor Award and Dr. Kelsey Dickson, recipient of the 2025 Early Career Award.
Extend your congrats for their meaningful and impressive contributions to #mentorship and #autism research!
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We kicked off our #ABCTAutism2025 SIG Meeting with a welcome and update on annual accomplishments from our wonderful SIG Co-Chairs! This was followed by the announcement of our new co-chair, @jordanalbright.bsky.social! Join us in welcoming her to this new role!
Interested in doing community-partnered research with the autistic community? Check out the panel titled, Community-Engaged Research 101—How to Build and Maintain Meaningful Community Partnerships, this evening from 5:00-6:30 PM in Bolden 6, Level 2. #CommunityEngagement #ABCT2025 #ABCTAutism2025
There's still time to get tickets to the following offerings at #ABCT2025! 🎟️ Check out "Neuroaffirming CBT for Autistic Individuals" from 3:00-5:00 PM in Strand 8 or "RUBI Parent Training for Autistic Youth with Challenging Behaviors" 3:00-6:00 PM in Strand 7! #ABCTAutism2025
Tonight there are several #Autism focused symposia to choose from! Symposium 20, titled, "Navigating the Transition to Adulthood: Behavioral Interventions and Contextual Supports for ADHD and Autism" will also be from 5:00-6:30 PM in Celestin F, Level 3. #ABCTAutism2025 #ABCT2025
Interested in building meaningful employment for Autistic adults or adapting community-based interventions for minoritized Autistic youth? Check out Symposium 22 TODAY from 5:00-6:30 PM in Empire B, Level 2. #ABCT2025 #ABCTAutism2025
Don't miss the symposium titled, "A Neurodiversity-Affirmative Approach to Involving Parents in Assessment/Support for Autistic Children," TODAY from 3:00-4:00 PM in Empire C, Level 2. #ABCT2025 #ABCTAutism2025 #Neurodiversity
Be sure to check out the Clinical Grand Rounds on Advancing Mental Health Interventions for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities TODAY from 11:45 AM-1:15 PM in Imperial 12, Level 4. #IDD #ABCT2025 #ABCTAutism2025
Today Poster Session 2 (PS2-44 to PS2-81) has topics such as suicidality, ARFID, burnout, loneliness, and #neuroaffirming attitudes in autism. Interested? Head to Elite Hall A, Level 1 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm! #ABCTAutism2025 #ABCT2025
Interested in #Autism focused content at #ABCT2025? The Autism SIG will be highlighting presentations and talks on our bluesky all weekend! Stay tuned for talk titles, timing, and locations. Tune in and show support for #ABCTAutism2025!
Kicking off #ABCT2025 at the @abctautism.bsky.social pre-conference! Grateful to be learning about accommodation culture + how to support #neurodivergent trainees + connecting with old colleagues/friends!
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Keynote Speaker, Bridgette Hamstead, emphasizes how our current accommodation culture is rooted in eugenics and a history of workplace and educational policies that value efficiency and compliance over human diversity. In naming this, we can decide what to change and how.
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Join us for the Autistic Expertise Forum & Happy Hour! Presentations, discussion, and networking (cash bar & light refreshments) will be happening today from 4:30-6:00 PM at The Broadside! #ABCT2025 #ABCTAutism2025
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An incredibly helpful Q&A happening with insights about how to support #neurodiverse trainees and colleagues, navigating decisions to disclose diagnoses, and more. #ABCTAutism2025
Panel Alert - "Unity is Strength: Cultivating Harmony and Camaraderie in Partnerships with Neurodivergent Colleagues" featuring Ava Gurba, Matt Lerner, Dena Gassner, Lauren Moskowitz, Elizabeth McGhee Hassock, & Morénike Giwa Onaiwu is happening now at the Autism SIG Annual Precon! #ABCTAutism2025
Keynote Reminder: Bridgette Hamstead will speak on "Exploring the Historical and Cultural Forces Shaping Accommodation Culture" today from 3:00-4:00 PM at The Broadside (~2 miles from the ABCT Convention Hotel)! Join us!
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Trainee Spotlight at the ABCT Autism SIG Precon! Sienna Halterman presents on clinicians' ability to implement CBT/Mindfulness with Autistic Adults. #ABCTAutism2025 #ABCT2025
The ABCT Autism SIG Preconference is happening NOW from 12:30-6 PM at The Broadside! Just finished up Coffee with the Experts with an excellent turnout!
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🔔 3 weeks to apply to the Clinical & Counseling Psychology PhD Program at The University of South Alabama!
💬 Headed to @abctnow.bsky.social in New Orleans or the @abctautism.bsky.social preconference?
I’ll be there! Let’s connect if you’re interested in applying.
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