Schedule

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM

Check In and Breakfast

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Conference Introduction

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM

BREAK

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Breakout 1: Future directions in research – how suicidal ideology manifests in autistic individuals

Activities:

• What is a warning sign? – sharing feedback on a draft definition of warning signs
• Key research priorities for how suicidal ideology manifests in autistic individuals – prioritizing research topics, writing research questions, and designing autism-affirming research collaborations

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Lunch (no speakers)

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Breakout 2: Future directions in research – protective factors against suicide risk in autistic individuals

Activities:

• Exploring a shared framework of autism-affirming protective factors of suicide – testing and defining three broad categories of protective factors (connection, validation, and purpose) with scenarios

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Closing and evening reflection (optional)

Evening

Group sign-ups for dinner at 5PM (optional)
Haveli Bistro (Modern Indian) or Due Amici (Italian)

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM

Check In and Breakfast
At Buckeye Bourbon House

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Day 2 Welcome

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM

BREAK

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Breakout 3: Building capacity for engaging in future patient-centered CER

Activities:

• Imagining Autism-Affirming Collaborations – brainstorm what a productive, collaborative patient-centered CER research project looks like
• Make Your Own Grant Proposal – create project ideas for pursuing real-life grant opportunities to further the community research agenda

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Lunch (no speakers)

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Move to Columbus Metropolitan Library

1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Breakout 4: Infrastructure for disseminating resources
At Columbus Metropolitan Library

Activities:

• Foundations for Successful Distribution – creating a clear plan for ensuring autism and suicide resources are distributed to those who can most benefit from them
• Mapping the Distribution Network – who do we have in our network, and what can we do to reach important people that we haven’t reached
• Personal Next Steps for Action – making personal commitments to build partnerships, with strategies and deadlines

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Conference closing and evening reflection (optional)

Evening

Group sign-ups for dinner at 5PM (optional)
Options TBD