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Welcome to the Autism Symposium

Bringing Awareness & Training to Those Treating Individuals on the Spectrum

The Autism Symposium was created in order to bring more awareness to the increasing need for services for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and to facilitate conversations on the most pertinent topics regarding these students and their families. With this symposium, the hope is to highlight top notch treatment approaches and provide insights that will continue to aid professionals that serve this population.

The Autism Symposium features cutting-edge workshops by leading experts in the field of Autism and an informative panel discussion, as well as collaboration with like-minded colleagues within the industry.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

WE ARE EXCITED TO WELCOME DR. JOHN CONSTANTINO

Dr. John Constantino is a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of behavioral and mental health conditions of children and adolescents. Dr. Constantino received his medical education at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and completed a five-year combined residency in Pediatrics, General Psychiatry, and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York.

After completing his training, Dr. Constantino returned to the Washington University School of Medicine to develop a clinical and scientific program focused on understanding genetic and environmental influences on disorders of social development in childhood and their implications for treatment and preventive intervention. His Social Developmental Studies Laboratory was continuously federally-funded for 25 years by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). As one of the leading child psychiatrists in the country, Dr. Constantino’s holistic approach to mental health has had an industry-wide impact, and his published research is some of the most highly cited in the field.

As Chief of Behavioral and Mental Health and Liz and Frank Blake Chair for Children’s Behavioral and Mental Health, Dr. Constantino seeks to innovate behavioral health practice, resolve fragmentation in the delivery of care, enhance access to interventions of proven benefit, and improve long-term mental health outcomes for children and adolescents throughout Georgia. Prior to joining Children’s, Dr. Constantino served as Psychiatrist-in-Chief at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, as well as the Blanche F. Ittleson Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, where he directed the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for the past 12 years.

In addition to providing patient care and serving in his leadership role at Children’s, Dr. Constantino holds a faculty appointment with the Emory University School of Medicine as a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

SPECIAL GUEST PODCAST

THE AUTISTIC CULTURE PODCAST BROACASTING LIVE

SPONSORED BY

Angela Kindgon:

Diagnosed with autism at 39, Angela understands firsthand the challenges and strengths that come with being late-diagnosed. She’s dedicated to sharing these insights, whether it’s through The Autistic Culture Podcast, her bestselling book The Equalizing Quill, or through her work as a book coach and ghostwriter for Autistic experts. Angela’s ability to take big ideas and make them practical and digestible is what draws people to her work.

Broadway musical lover. Lifelong Rockhound. Unapologetic nail-biter. Angela brings her passion for neurodiversity and her thoughtful, grounded approach to everything she does. Beyond the podcast, Angela is deeply involved in autism research as a postgraduate researcher at the University of Kent. She’s also a member of the editorial board of Neurodiversity Journal, where she contributes to shaping inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming conversations within academia. Angela holds a B.A. and M.A. in Journalism and Media Affairs from George Washington University, a Ph.D. in Communications from European Graduate School, and a certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility from the University of Colorado.

Favorite Stims: echolalic singing, nail-biting, fidget bubble poppers
Beloved SPINs: BOOKS!, Crowded House, investigative journalism podcasts
Find Angela at: www.AngelaKingdon.com

Matt Lowery, LPP:

Star Wars superfan. Dedicated dad. Passionate investigator. Caring, thoughtful, curious, insightful, generous. Matt Lowry, LPP is a Licensed Psychological Practitioner who works exclusively with Autistic clients, performing neurodiversity-affirming Autism evaluations and providing Autistic Centered Therapy (a form of therapy that he founded). Don’t let his imposing frame and big beard fool you—Matt is a sensitive professional, friend, and dad.

Matt works hard to expand autistic access, and is currently involved in Trailhouse: an Autistic-friendly, Autistic-ran, medical facility in his home state of Kentucky. The podcast benefits from his insights and quick quips. There’s a reason that Matt has gone viral on TikTok TWICE without even having a TikTok account—tune into the pod to find out why!