Autism Clinic Upcoming Live Events

Virtual training opportunities

Children’s Mercy is currently offering virtual educational opportunities for families, health care professionals and community professionals in place of our in-person educational trainings. All virtual sessions are free and you must register to attend.

If you are interested in a topic, please reserve a spot by sending an email to autism@cmh.edu. Thank you for helping us all keep safe.

Upcoming events

Autism Family (VIRTUAL) Training Series Presents:

Annual Children’s Mercy Autism Parent/Caregiver Conference

When: Monday, April 14, 2025

Time: 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Location: The Kauffman Foundation Conference Center
4801 Rockhill Rd, Kansas City, MO 64110

Registration Fee: $40, free for Admin only

What is ABA and How Can It Help My Child?

This informational training will provide an overview of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), highlighting its versatility in supporting a wide range of therapeutic goals for children with behavioral challenges. It will discuss the importance of evidence-based practices and how family collaboration plays a crucial role in successful outcomes. Also covered will be how to find qualified behavioral providers and information regarding the different roles of the ABA Team.

When: Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Time: 6:00-7:15 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Presenter: Abiola Taiwo, PhD, BCBA

Training is free, but registration is required.