Autism Across the Spectrum: Expanding Understanding and Practice

Registration is open for the 2026 Thompson Center Autism Conference. We are excited to announce this year’s keynote speakers:

Kaelynn Partlow is an autistic therapist public speaker, content creator, and author of Life on the Bridge. She shares autism insight through national speaking events, social media, and her work at Project Hope Foundation to promote real-world autism support and inclusion. Kaelynn also appeared in Season 1 of the Netflix series, Love on the Spectrum.

Alison Singer is Co-Founder and President of the Autism Science Foundation and a leading voice in autism research and advocacy. She has served on the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee and helps shape federal autism research priorities. She is the mother of two adult children with profound autism, bringing both a professional and personal perspective to her work.