Join us for the Annual Autism Educational Conference. We are thrilled to be partnering with experts across the state from organizations like Cherokee Health Systems, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Special Needs Law Center, Tennessee Respite, and others to bring you the most current and helpful information about autism.
KEYNOTE:
September Sweet, MSSW
September Sweet is a social worker, community activist, and public health advocate from Knoxville, TN.
She has worked in human services and social science research for a combined ten years, ranging from animal welfare to end-user experience to disability rights. Her areas of interest are capacity development, the nature of joy, radical empathy, community care, and burnout prevention.
She combines the knowledge of a clinician, a certified peer recovery specialist, and lived experience to translate, refine, and amplify narratives of resilience and resistance from traditionally marginalized groups.
Her efforts focus primarily on mental illness, the LGBTQ+ community, and adverse colonial or cultural events. September enjoys challenging the perception of what individuals on the spectrum are, could do, and can be through her own journey with autism.
Session Format
Day One
8 am - 8:50: Registration
9 am - 10 am: Opening Keynote
10 am - 11 am: Breakout Session 1
Breakout Session 2
Breakout Session 3
11 am - 12 pm: LUNCH PROVIDED
12 pm - 1 Pm: Breakout Session 1
Breakout Session 2
Breakout Session 3
1 pm - 2 pm: Breakout Session 1
Breakout Session 2
Breakout Session 3
2 pm - 3 pm: Closing Keynote
Day Two
8 am - 9 am: Opening Keynote
10 am - 11 am: Breakout Session 1
Breakout Session 2
Breakout Session 3
11 am - 12 pm: Closing Keynote
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ticket price for both days?
The ticket price of $125 plus tax covers your admission to both days of the conference.
Can I buy a ticket for only 1 day?
Unfortunately, no. You do, however, have the option to attend only 1 of the 2 days if preferrred.
Do you offer CEUs?
Yes. Please make sure to ask for a CEU application at registration for both days.
Do I have to attend both days to receive my CEUs?
Yes. We are responsible for reporting your exact attendance to the University.
Will I receive a certificate of attendance?
Yes. During closing remarks on the second day, you will receive the link to complete the required evaluation form online. Once you hit submit, you will be able to download your certificate.
Do you offer group rates?
Yes. Seating is extremely limited, so please email our E.D. at Kandis@asaetc.org with the exact number of tickets needed for your group. Must be a minimum of 10.
Will breakfast be provided?
A full breakfast is not provided. However, we will have water throughout the days.
Can we stay at the resort?
Absolutely. The resort has blocked off a limited amount of rooms for our participants. Please contact them directly for rates and reservations at: 855.790.4646- space is limited so please call ASAP.
Are refunds available?
Yes. But please be aware, once we issue a refund, you may or may not be able to purchase another ticket as they are selling quite fast is space is limited. For a refund, please email our E.D. at Kandis@asaetc.org.
Lunch Provided
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