The 2023 Southeast Adult Autism Symposium took place in person at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga (UTC) University Center on Saturday, July 23.

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Check out our speaker page with information about and descriptions of the presentations that took place at this symposium. PowerPoint presentations (for select talks) and a video of the independent living panel discussion will be uploaded soon!

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Click here to see a copy of the Symposium agenda. 

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Presentations included:

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Kevin Fox, Claire Kraft, and Nathan Zimmerman - "Independent Living with Autism: A Panel"

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John G. Huisman, Attorney - "Practical Legal Answers from a Lawyer & a Father"

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Troy Krombholz - Observations & "Opinions" about Relationships from an Autistic Adult

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Dr. Amanda Platner, PsyD, ABPP; Laura S. Coleman, BA, Psychology - "Mental Health & ASD in the Workplace"

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Melvin R. Rodgers, D.Min, BCC, ACPE - "Autism and Aging: A Spiritual Care Imperative"

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Matthew Segall, PhD & Kelsey Bohlke, LPC - "Amplifying Voices: Autistic Inclusion on Project Advisory Boards"

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Shlok Shah, Synergies Work - "Igniting Change: An Innovative Approach to Entrepreneurship"

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Meredith Sinclair, MS, CRC - "Social Skills Across Neurotypes: Skills for Success While Staying Authentic"

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Ivy Varenhost & Michael Rubino - "Empowerment Through Self-Care"

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