In-Person
2026 UVU Autism Conference
Hosted by Melisa Nellesen Center for Autism at Utah Valley University
Mar 6, 2026 Sorensen Student Center at Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah
Health & Social Care
Sessions: Full day of breakout sessions
About This Event
An annual full-day conference focused on best-practice approaches in autism, featuring leading researchers and professionals from across the country. The 2026 conference theme is Autism and Mental Health, with keynote speaker Dr. Christopher McDougle and multiple breakout sessions exploring topics such as suicide prevention, diagnostic considerations, mental health comorbidities, and person-centered supports for autistic individuals.
Topics Covered
Child Family & Development
ParentingFamily Systems / CouplesAutism Spectrum Disorder
Mental Health & Neurodiversity
ADHD & NeurodiversityAnxiety & Mood DisordersDiagnosis & Psych Testing
Trauma, Crisis & Emergency
Suicide Prevention
Addiction & Substance Use
Co-Occurring Disorders
Venue
Registration & Fees
Who This Event Is For
Industries
Health & Social Care
Professional Fields
Medical & Direct CareMental Health & CounselingSocial WorkNursing & Advanced PracticePublic HealthRehabilitation Professionals
Professions
PsychiatristsPsychologistsLicensed Professional CounselorsMarriage & Family TherapistsSocial WorkersBehavior AnalystsMental Health CounselorsNurse EducatorsRegistered NursesHealth EducatorsOccupational TherapistsSpeech-Language Pathologists
Who Can Attend
Individuals with autism, families, educators, mental health professionals, and researchers
Target Audience
Individuals with autism, families and the community, educators, and professionals including clinicians, mental health professionals, educators, and behavior analysts