NCSA webinars are free educational programs featuring leading researchers, clinicians, and advocates. Pre-registration is required for live events. When recordings are available they are linked below; you can also browse the full archive on the NCSA YouTube channel.
Upcoming
Sep 24, 2026
Government Benefits for Autism and Special Needs Families
Genevieve Cornish and Michael Beloff — Pettinelli Financial Partners
Thursday, September 24, 2026 · Noon–1:15 PM ET · Via Zoom · Free · Includes live Q&A
A plain-language walk through the government benefits families rely on: how to qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), and Medicare, and how they differ from one another.
Register2026
Jun 17, 2026
Introducing specialneeds.help: A Free, Vetted Resource Directory for the Special Needs Community
Phil Vetrano, Adam Dicker, and Steve Gonyea (HELPipedia) with Jackie Kancir — NCSA
Watch RecordingMay 8, 2026
What's the Proof? Evaluating Evidence in Autism Research
Dr. Alycia Halladay (Autism Science Foundation) and Dr. Giacomo Vivanti (A.J. Drexel Autism Institute) with Amy Lutz — NCSA
Watch Recording2025
Mar 5, 2025
Understanding the Development, Behavior, and Psychiatry of Children and Adolescents With Profound Autism
Dr. Cynthia Martin PsyD, Dr. Stephanie Ruggiero PsyD, Dr. Jason Sarte MD — Child Mind Institute
Watch RecordingMar 26, 2025
Hospital for Special Care Autism Services: Care and Collaboration for Success
Hillary Krystiniak, BCBA — Hospital for Special Care
Watch RecordingApr 1, 2025
SPACES Series — Part 1
Stories of Catatonia
Dr. Arthur Westover (University of Texas), Dr. Tesi Kohlenberg (Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation), Leslie Pazone (Carnegie Mellon University)
Watch RecordingApr 23, 2025
Beyond the Surface: Exploring the Complexities of Seizures and Epilepsy in Autistic Individuals
Dr. Stephanie Morris, MD — Medical Director, Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation (CASSI)
Not recordedApr 25, 2025
May 14, 2025
SPACES Series — Part 3
Diagnosis of Catatonia
Dr. Isaac Baldwin — Vanderbilt University
Watch RecordingMay 19, 2025
Reimagining Housing for Individuals with Severe Autism: Health E6 Model
Kaitlin Haas MPA, Theresa Hamlin Ed.D. CAS, Johanna Lantz PhD BCBA — The Center for Discovery
Watch RecordingJun 20, 2025
SPACES Series — Part 4
Pharmacological Treatment and Immunological Therapy for Catatonia
Kelli Dominick, MD, PhD — Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Watch RecordingJul 8, 2025
SPACES Series — Part 5
ECT and Catatonia
Dr. Joshua Smith (Vanderbilt University), Dr. Amy Lutz (University of Pennsylvania)
Watch RecordingAug 15, 2025
SPACES Series — Part 6
Catatonia Awareness and Support
Belinda Phillips (Catatonia Foundation), Carol Alread (University of Washington)
Watch Recording2024
Feb 2024
Feb 8, 2024
The Reauthorization of the Autism CARES Act
Alison Singer (Autism Science Foundation), Craig Snyder (IKON Consulting)
Feb 15, 2024
Autism's Rising Rates: A Deep Dive Into 50 Years of Data
Jill Escher (Escher Fund for Autism / NCSA), Walter Zahorodny, PhD (Rutgers University)
Watch RecordingFeb 28, 2024
Discrimination by Design: How Policies Threaten the Most Severely Disabled
Ashley Kim (Together for Choice), Jackie Ceonzo (SNACK* NYC)
Watch RecordingMar 27, 2024
Seizures and Epilepsy in Severe Autism
Stephanie Morris, MD — Kennedy Krieger Institute
Watch RecordingApr 10, 2024
What Can Be Covered Through My Health Plan for My Child with Severe Autism?
Karen Fessel — Mental Health & Autism Insurance Project
Watch RecordingApr 24, 2024
Behavioral Treatment for Severe Behaviors in Profound Autism
Shaji Haq, PhD — Easter Seals, Southern California
Watch RecordingMay 15, 2024
Profound Autism: When Challenging Behaviors Become Life-Threatening
Eileen Lamb — Autism Speaks
Watch RecordingMay 29, 2024
Crisis Care for Severe and Profound Autism: Update from Washington State
Arzu Forough — Washington Autism Alliance
Watch RecordingJun 12, 2024
Specialized Schools for Students with Profound Autism
Dr. Aaron Parsons, Dr. Tasha Geiger, Kathryn Miller, Sandi Jenkins — Kennedy Krieger Institute
Watch RecordingAug 14, 2024
Behavior Constellations: An Approach to Behavioral Presentations of Medical Issues
Ley Linder, MA, M.Ed., BCBA — Crescent Behavioral Health
Watch RecordingAug 28, 2024
Sep 11, 2024
Would You Treat a Broken Tooth with Abilify? Access Barriers to Medical Care
Dr. Susanna Mierau — MGH Lurie Center for Autism
Watch RecordingSep 26, 2024
First Responders & Autism: Linked Up with LINKED
Ashley McClain, Cpl. Jason Piccirillo, Dr. Monica Santos, Amanda Dubois BCBA — LINKED Autism Safety Project
Watch Recording2023
Mar 14, 2023
Sep 13, 2023
Oct 11, 2023
Nov 8, 2023
Autism & Psychiatry: Guide to Navigating Treatment
Arthur Westover, MD — UT Southwestern
Watch Recording2022
Jan 11, 2022
The Crisis in Crisis Care
Watch RecordingJan 27, 2022
Supported Financial Planning
Watch RecordingFeb 17, 2022
ABLE Accounts
Watch RecordingMar 11, 2022
Homeless by Design
Watch RecordingApr 14, 2022
After Parents Are Gone: Building a Circle of Support
Watch RecordingSep 23, 2022
Autism Family Safety
Watch Recording2021
Feb 19, 2021
What's Wrong With Facilitated Communication?
Watch RecordingMar 25, 2021
NCSA Policy Summit
Watch RecordingApr 27, 2021
Treating Challenging or Dangerous Behaviors, Part 1: Medical Support
Watch RecordingMay 27, 2021
Treating Challenging or Dangerous Behaviors, Part 2: Insurance
Watch RecordingJun 24, 2021
Treating Challenging or Dangerous Behaviors, Part 3: Behavioral and Sensory Support
Watch RecordingAug 26, 2021
Transition Plans
Watch RecordingOct 13, 2021
Reforming the DSM
Watch Recording