ICare4Autism International Conference: Cannabinoids, Medical Cannabis, Neurodiversity and Autism *SPECIAL REDUCED TICKET for Academic Institutions/Educators/Social Media Friends*
By The International Center for Autism Research and Education
Date and time
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 · 8am - 5pm EST
Location
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Robbins Auditorium (South Campus) 1300 MORRIS PARK AVE Bronx, NY 10461Refund Policy
Refunds up to 1 day before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.
Description
The ICare4Autism International Conference "Cannabinoids, Medical Cannabis, Neurodiversity and Autism" is a unique opportunity to connect with a diverse international community of professionals that care about the future of individuals with special abilities.
Our goal is to create a collaborative forum on Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) that will increase awareness, knowledge of medical & educational research findings, evidence-based clinical best-practices, inform policymakers, and empower people with ASDs and their family members.
Featured Speakers:
- JOSHUA WEINSTEIN, M.B.A., PH.D., Founder and CEO, ICARE4Autism and Shema Kolainu-Hear Our Voices
- ERIC HOLLANDER, M.D., Chairman, ICARE4Autism Advisory Committee; Director-Autism and Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Program, Prof. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Psychiatric Research Institute at Montefiore-Einstein
- JONATHAN ALPERT, M.D., PH.D., Chairman, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; Professor, Departments of Pediatrics, Neuroscience, and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- MICHAEL DOR, M.D., M.P.A., Senior Medical Advisor of the Medical Cannabis Unit in the Israeli Ministry of Health
- GAL MEIRI, M.D., Head, Preschool Psychiatry Unit, Soroka University Medical Center, Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben Gurion University, Israel
- SOPHIE MOLHOLM, PH.D., Professor, Departments of Pediatrics, Neuroscience, and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences; Director of Research, Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center; Associate Director, Rose F. Kennedy Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Research Center, The Cognitive Neurophysiology Laboratory Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- STEPHEN SHORE, ED.D., Assistant Professor of Education, Adelphi University; NY Member of the ICARE4Autism Advisory Committee
- CASARA JEAN FERRETTI, M.S. (Research Associate at Albert Einstein College of Medicine) Ph.D. Student, Clinical Psychology Health Emphasis Program, Class of 2021 – Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University
- CHINAZO CUNNINGHAM, M.D., M.S., Associate Chief, Division of General Internal Medicine, Professor of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- MAIA SZALAVITZ, journalist and author of a NY Times Bestseller- book entitled: Unbroken Brain.
OTHER KEY SPEAKERS TO BE ANNOUNCED
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Founded in 2004 by Dr. Joshua Weinstein, ICare4Autism serves as a global non-profit organization dedicated to improving the life of children and adults who live with autism. We raise awareness through distinguished partnerships connecting autism researchers and advocates through renowned conferences and workshops to discuss innovative research and treatment issues. Our combination of expertise also designs educational practices to best serve people who are affected by autism spectrum disorders.