Events

We offer a variety of research talks and seminars as well as periodic events for families. Below is a list of upcoming events as well as recordings of recent talks. For more talks, visit our past events section. 

KCART Fall 2024 Seminar 

Thursday, Nov. 14th from 4:00-5:00 p.m.

“Lived Experience in Autism, Public Policy and How to Advocate to Advance Change,” a panel presentation with:

• Cassie Stevens, M.S., Kansas Center for Autism Research and Training
• Stephanie Coleman, Developmental and Behavioral Sciences, Department of Pediatrics, University of Kansas Medical Center
• Sean Swindler, M.S.Ed., Kansas Center for Autism Research and Training

Join KU and KUMC research and program personnel with experience as parents, siblings, and caregivers of people with autism as they discuss relevant state and federal policy issues that have direct impact on people with Autism and their families. The panel also will share experiences leading advocacy efforts and describe specifics on how family members, people with lived experience, and providers and researchers can get involved to create change and affect policy to support the autism community. 

This talk will be a hybrid presentation. The panel will occur in Dole 1031 and online participants can join at this Zoom link (code: 1234)