Since 2014, the Autism Science Foundation has produced the autism community’s most popular science conference designed specifically for families, individuals with autism, autism advocates and young scientific investigators. ASF’s Days of Learning are TED-style science conferences that bring top researchers together with autism stakeholders to share cutting-edge research findings and to discuss the issues that matter most to our families.
The 13th Day of Learning took place in person on March 26, 2026, in New York City at 583 Park Ave.
ASF is grateful to our dedicated sponsors for supporting the Day of Learning.
OUR 13TH DAY OF LEARNING FEATURED THE FOLLOWING TALKS:
Dr. Joshua Gordon, Columbia University | Understanding the Changing Autism Research Landscape
Dr. Helen Tager-Flusberg, Coalition for Autism Scientists, Boston University | Pushing Back: Autism Scientists Speak Out
Dr. David Mandell, University of Pennsylvania | The Promise of the Federal ADSI Studies
Morning Panel Discussion
Dr. John Spiro, Simons Foundation | Understanding the New Autism Subtypes
Dr. Stephan Sanders, Oxford University and UCSF | Prospects for Genetic Medicines
Dr. Diana Schendel, Drexel University | Understanding the Role of Registries in Research; Measuring Recurrence Risk
Afternoon Panel Discussion