3rd Annual Neurodevelopmental Conference

• 03/26/2025
• 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
• Sandhu Conference Center, Chapman University, 571 N Grand St, Orange, CA 92867

The Thompson Autism and Neurodevelopmental Center at CHOC’s 3^rd annual Neurodevelopmental Conference is titled Systems of Care: Integrating Education and Healthcare for Autism Support.

The conference, featuring esteemed medical and educational experts, will explore the complex challenges of integrating education and healthcare to better support individuals with autism. This event offers invaluable insights for medical professionals, psychologists, educators, families, students, and service providers alike. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain profound understanding and practical knowledge from leading authorities in the field.

Keynote Presenter:

Martine Lamy, MD, PhD, is a distinguished child psychiatrist and pediatrician specializing in the care of youth with neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism and intellectual disability. She serves as the Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health and Medical Director of the Neurobehavioral Psychiatry Continuum of Care at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Lamy completed her undergraduate studies in Brain and Cognitive Sciences at MIT, followed by an MD and PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.  Her research focuses on severe autism, intellectual disability, and Angelman syndrome, aiming to uncover effective treatments through genetic testing, brain imaging and physiologic testing.

Additional Presenters:

• Dr. J. Thomas Megerian, MD, PhD
• Dr. Michael Cameron PhD, BCBA
• Dr. Lauren Couch, PhD
• Taryn Plachy, Speech Pathologist
• Elissa Green Kaustinen, MA School Psychology
• Parent Panel

General Admissions: $30

CEUs for Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA): $55 (price includes general admission) 

CMEs for Medical Professionals: $55 (price includes general admission)