Autism Day with the Experts – Document and Video Archive
This event offers participants an opportunity to learn about research being conducted on Autism Spectrum Disorders at the Waisman Center, and to hear firsthand from a panel of people diagnosed with an ASD or their allies.
Please check the Waisman Center Events page to learn about the next Autism Day with the Experts.
Since 2004, the Waisman Center has collaborated with the Autism Society of Greater Madison to host its annual Waisman Center Day with the Experts: Autism. The day features presentations about some of the latest advances in autism research and answers to audience questions from a panel of experts—individuals diagnosed with ASD and family members.
Previous Events
2026 – Day with the Experts: Autism Flyer
| Navigating the Maze: A Framework for Making Informed Intervention Decisions Kathleen Kanter, MD, Lily Wagner, PhD, BCBA Video | PDF of Powerpoint |
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Addressing the Needs for Adults with Autism: New Program Launches in 2026
Madeline Barger, LMFT, BCBA, CST, Waisman Adult Autism Program Manager Video | PDF of Powerpoint |
| PANEL DISCUSSION A panel of experts that includes individuals with ASD and family members. Video |
2025 – Day with the Experts: Autism Flyer
| Demystifying the Autism Diagnosis: What It Means and How It Happens Lily Wagner, PhD, BCBA Video | PDF of Powerpoint |
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Staying Active Together: Exercise for Parents and Children with Autism
Luis Columna, PhD, CAPE Video | PDF of Powerpoint |
| Autism into Midlife and Beyond Leann DaWalt, PhD Video | PDF of Powerpoint |
| PANEL DISCUSSION A panel of experts that includes individuals with ASD and family members. Video |
2024 – Day with the Experts: Autism Flyer
| Update on the Rising Prevalence of Autism and its Impacts Maureen Durkin, PhD, DrPH Video | PDF of Powerpoint |
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Scientific Advancements and New Perspectives on Research in Autism and ADHD
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| ADHD and Autism: A Clinician’s Perspective Kathleen Kastner, MD Video | PDF of Powerpoint |
| PANEL DISCUSSION A panel of experts that includes individuals with ASD and family members. Video |
2023 – Day with the Experts: Autism Flyer
| Impact of The Great Recession on Autistic Adults and their Families Emily Hickey, PhD Video |
| Engaging Community in Recognizing Autism Early Gail Chodron, PhD Video |
| Panel Discussion Nancy Alar, Moderator Video |
2022 – Day with the Experts: Autism Flyer
| Augmentative and Alternative Communication(AAC) and Autism: An Introduction and Some Fundamentals Jennifer Seale, PhD, CCC-SLP Video |Powerpoint Slides (pdf) | Diapositivas del power point en español |
| Understanding Depression in the Context of Autism Sara Warner, PsyD Video |Powerpoint Slides (pdf) | Diapositivas del power point en español |
| Panel Discussion Nancy Alar, Moderator Video |
2021 – Day with the Experts: Autism Flyer
| Behavioral and Brain Effects of Videogame-Based Balance Training in Autism Brittany Travers, PhD Video | Powerpoint Slides (pdf) |
| How Are You Feeling?: Managing Feelings in an Overwhelming World Through the Lens of Autism Madeline Barger, MS, LMFT, BCBA, CST and Alyssa Walsh, PhD Video | Powerpoint Slides (pdf) |
2020 – Day with the Experts Autism 2020 Flyer
| Anxiety on the Spectrum Danielle Scholze, MD and Martha Walter, PhD Video | Powerpoint Slides (pdf) |
| ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder James Li, PhD Video | Powerpoint Slides (pdf) |
| Working Together: Education and Support for Young Adults with ASD and their Families Leann DaWalt, PhD Video | Powerpoint Slides (pdf) |
| Clinician Panel Video |
| Community Panel Video |
2019 – Flyer – Full Video
| Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Measure Brain Microstructure in ASD Douglas Dean, III, PhD Video |Powerpoint Slides (pdf) |
| Heath and Aging on the Autism Spectrum Lauren Bishop-Fitzpatrick, PhD, MSW Video |Powerpoint Slides (pdf) |
| Sex on a Spectrum: ASD, Sex Education, and Behavior Madeline Barger, MS, LMFT, BCBA, AASECT-CST Video | Powerpoint Slides (pdf) |
2018 – Flyer
| Where is My Child? Safety at Home and When Traveling Amy Lyle, MSSW Video | Powerpoint Slides (pdf) | Handout – Safety Resources (pdf) |
| Eating and Mealtime Challenges in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Karla Ausderau, PhD, OTR/ Video | Powerpoint Slides (pdf) |
| Biofeedback-Based, Videogame Balance Training in Autism Brittany Travers, PhD Video | Powerpoint Slides (pdf) |
2017 – Flyer
| ASD Unplugged: Managing Internet Use with Safety and Understanding Across the Lifespan Madeline Barger, MS, LMFT Video | Powerpoint Slides (pdf) |
| Insights from Families of Children with Autism Sigan Hartley, PhD Video | Powerpoint Slides (pdf) |
| Change, Choice, and Opportunity: Guiding Transitions for Children, Teens, and Young Adults with Autism and Their Families Molly Murphy, PhD, BCBA-D Video | Powerpoint Slides (pdf) |
2016 | Flyer |
| Behavioral Concerns in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder Alyssa Walsh, PhD PowerPoint Slides (pdf) |
| Factors Associated with Outcomes and Quality of Life in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder Lauren Bishop-Fitzpatrick, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow PowerPoint Slides (pdf) |
| Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC): Supporting a Spectrum of Communication Needs and Skill Development Julie Gamradt, MS, CCC-SLP, Director, Waisman Center Communication Aids and Systems Clinic PowerPoint Slides (pdf) |
2015 Flyer | 2014 Flyer | 2013 Flyer | 2012 Flyer | 2011 Flyer | 2010 Flyer | 2008 Flyer
*not held in 2009
Quotes from past participants
“Hats off and a big thumbs up to ALL who had anything to do with today’s event. There was a lot of information presented in a very efficient manner. It was especially eye opening to hear from your panel of experts.”
From the mom of a young teen with ASD who has accessed community resources in the past, but has also experienced barriers with getting help. About the day: “… it gives me feelings of hope again. Sometimes you get down and this got me going again. It was close, free and easy to get to.”