AUTCON SLC 2026

October 30, 2026

Registration/check-in and Resource Fair begins at 8:30 am

Welcome and Keynote Speaker 9:00am - 10:00 am

Workshop sessions 10:00 am - 3:40 pm

Lunch 1:30-2:30 pm

Utah Cultural Celebration Center
1355 W. 3100 S. 
West Valley City, UT 84119

Featured Keynote: Join Taylor Walters for this year’s keynote address.

Discover opportunities to learn, connect, and share experiences at AutCon SLC! This year’s workshops cover employment, relationships, mental health, independent living, parenting, and more—with perspectives from autistic adults, advocates, families, and professionals.

Employment:
Success at Work: Employment Stories from the Neurodiverse Community — Amy Wadsworth, Taylor Walters, Alyvia Hurtado, and Dylan Lamb
Wired for Work: Navigating the Job Search— Jennifer Parmly
From Strengths to Success: Getting Job Ready— Amy Wadsworth and Emma McCraney.

Mental Health:
Managing a Complex World — Julia Connely;
Mental Health in the Wild: How the Outdoors Helps an Autistic Brain Reset — Theo Maynard;
How to Get the Most Out of Therapy - Sarah Heuser

Parents & Families:
Dollars & Sense: Planning Your Family's Financial Future — Tanner Withers
Your Life, Your Choices: Understanding the Dignity of Risk— Jared Stewart
A Mom’s Perspective: Parenting Emma from Love on the Spectrum - Liz Miller

Social Connections & Relationships:
Relationships: Yes You C.A.N.! — Jared Stewart; Finding Connection:
Finding Connection: Dating, Partnership, and Lasting Relationships — Elliot Francis.

Living Well:
Your kind of "Sparkle" - Discover What Makes You Shine— Teinamarrie Scuderi.

Bodies in Motion:
Confidence, Boundaries & Self-Defense — Stevie Kinnear, Journey Martial Arts
Find Your Rhythm: A Community Drum Circle - Nels Anderson, Drum Utah

Resources:
LGBTQ Panel — Nick Arteaga, Heidi, and Roberto Lopez;
What Drivers Ed Didn’t Teach You.

More Ways to Connect:
Enjoy Lunch with AutCon Founders and Love on the Spectrum, featuring Jared Stewart, Kari Bushman, Sarah Heuser, and Emma Miller.

Explore the Vendor Resource Fair, join Table Talk, and check out SJ Child’s Live Podcast with Sara Gullihur-Bradford.

A quiet room will also be available for attendees who need a break.

Workshop titles, presenters, and schedule are subject to change.