Neurodiversity Conference
2nd Annual Neurodiversity Conference Saturday, January 31, 2026 9am-1pm
From Conversations to Action: Continuing the Work of Building Neurodivergent Inclusive Communities
Keynote Speaker: Michael Hannon, PhD, LPC, BC-TMH, NCC
We are honored to host Dr. Michael Hannon, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey. Dr. Hannon specializes in providing culturally relevant and affirming care to adolescents and adults, with a particular emphasis on serving Black boys and men and fathers of autistic people.
What to Expect:
Action-Oriented Learning: Hear from experts and advocates and explore practical tools.
Breakout Discussions:
Participate in specialty discussions designed to foster deeper education and conversation among all stakeholders, including those who identify as Autistic.
Resource Area:
Explore local organizations and institutions sharing valuable information about their efforts to support and strengthen the Autism community.
Worship Integration:
The celebration continues with our Diversability-themed worship services on Saturday evening at 5:00 PM and throughout all Sunday services.
Saturday Conference Schedule
8:00 AM – Registration, Light Breakfast, & Resource Fair (In-person attendees: Please enter through the Welcome Center doors–next to our parking lot.)
9:00 AM – Introduction & Small Group Breakouts (Registration required for Virtual interactive access)
10:00 AM – Keynote Speaker: Michael Hannon, PhD (Streaming Live on Website, App, YouTube, & Facebook)*
11:00 AM – Small Group Reflection (Registration required for Virtual interactive access)
12:00 PM – Lunch & Extended Resource Fair
*The keynote will be available here starting at 10:00 AM on January 31.
Explore Our Resource Fair
In-person attendees are invited to visit with our community partners throughout the day!
About our Keynote Speaker
Photo by Michael Abanyie
Dr Hannon is an Associate Professor at Montclair State University and a leading advocate for the well-being of Black fathers, particularly those of autistic individuals. A licensed professional counselor and author of Black Fathering and Mental Health, Dr. Hannon’s work has been featured by the New York Times, NPR, and Black Enterprise. He is the co-founder of the Greater Expectations Teaching and Advocacy Center, a non-profit serving families and professionals in the autism community.
Michael Hannon, PhD, LPC, BC-TMH, NCC
820+ Research Citations
160 Professional Presentation
39 Published Works
2 Published Books
1 Non-Profit Founded
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Watch last year’s keynote speakers!