Training for families and caregivers, professionals and self-advocates

OASIS: Parent, caregiver and professional training
The Online and Applied Systems of Intervention Skills, or OASIS, training program is designed to teach parents, educators, and therapists how to use Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with children with autism spectrum disorder and other disabilities.
LEND: Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities training
Leadership Education in Neurodevelopment and Related Disabilities (LEND) training is a leadership development program for people from a variety of professional and personal backgrounds in developmental disability. It is housed at the Center for Child Health and Development at the KU Medical Center.
Autism Across the Lifespan Conference
Autism Across the Life Span is a one-day conference that brings together researchers, educators, students, providers, and autistic people and their families. The event is offered at the University of Kansas Edwards Campus every two years, with the next conference in spring 2025.
Talks and seminars
We offer a variety of research talks and seminars as well as periodic events for families.