Jed Baker, Ph.D. is the director of the Social Skills Training Project, a private organization serving individuals with autism and social communication problems.

Carol Gray is President of The Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding, an organization serving people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and those working on their behalf.

Dr. Barry Prizant is internationally recognized for his extensive contributions in research and educational programming for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

Lori Ernsperger, Ph.D. is recognized as an expert in the field of autism and has over 20 years of experience in the public schools as a teacher, an administrator, and a behavioral consultant.

Dr. Richard Solomon is the Medical Director of The Ann Arbor Center for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. Board Certified in General Pediatrics and Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics.

Stephen Shore, Ed.D., is an author on the spectrum. He presents and consults internationally on adult issues pertinent to education, relationships, employment, advocacy, and disclosure.

Andy Bondy, Ph.D. has over 30 years' experience working with children and adults affected by autism and related developmental disorders.

Bill Davis is a father to a son with Autism. He tirelessly advocates to foster respect for those with Autism Spectrum Disorders and to ensure their safety in our communities.

Elaine Hall, "Coach E", the founder of The Miracle Project as seen in the award winning, 5 times Emmy award nominated, HBO documentary, Autism: The Musical. shares her unique experiences using theater and the arts to bring out the best in children with autism.

Diane Twachtman-Cullen is a communication disorders specialist and licensed speech-language pathologist specializing in autism spectrum disorders.

Arthur Lavin, MD, FAAP, is a pediatrician in private practice and an Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Case Medical School in Cleveland, Ohio

Dr. Cathy Pratt is the Director of the Indiana Resource Center for Autism at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community located at Indiana University.

Barb Yavorcik is the Co-President of the Autism Society of Ohio.

Dr. Michael McManmon is the Founder and the Executive Director of the College Internship Program.

Zachary Warren, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Director of the VKC / TRIAD Parent Support and Education Program, and a Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Member.

Judith C. Saltzman currently practices special education law, the fulfillment of a career spent promoting access to healthcare and appropriate government services for individuals with disabilities and medical needs.

Janet L. Lowder is a principal with the firm of Hickman & Lowder Co., L.P.A., which provides a broad range of legal services to individuals with disabilities and elderly persons, their families,

Dr. Lisa R. Audet is Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology at Kent State University.

Having worked in the disabilities field for over 18 years, Keri's hands-on work with kids and adults, parenting a child with special needs, and full-time work in the non-profit sector and advocacy have turned Keri into a speaker not to be missed.

"Taylor's presentations are sometimes odd, very educational, and always entertaining!"

Dr. Valerie Paradiz is the co-founder of the Open Center for Autism.

Elijah has been an active participant in the autistic advocacy community since he was 5 years old

Mr. Lee Grossman is currently the President and CEO of the Autism Society of America (ASA) and the Chair of the Autism Society of America Foundation as well as a member of the United States Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC)

Marilyn Espe-Sherwindt serves as the Project Specialist for the Autism Diagnosis Education Pilot Project, administered by the American Academy of Pediatrics, Ohio Chapter, and funded by the Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Early Intervention Services.

Marshalyn Yeargin-Allsopp is the Director of the Developmental Disabilities Branch, National Center on Birth Defects and Developemental Disabilities.

Richard Cowan is the Program Coordinator for the Kent State University School Psychology Program.

Ronna Kaplan is Director of Music Therapy at The Cleveland Music School Settlement, a community music school in Cleveland, Ohio.

Christine Barry is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and a Pediatric Neuropsychologist with University Hospitals and CASE Medical School.