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ATRA SoCal : 2026 Session Description
October 17–19, 2026
The Embassy Suites, Brea, California
2026 ATRA Annual Conference – Session Descriptions
October 17–19, 2026 | Brea, CA
The following session descriptions represent the planned educational program for the 2026 ATRA Annual Conference in Brea, CA. While every effort has been made to provide accurate information, session content, presenters, schedules, and locations remain subject to change.
For a visual Calendar view, please visit: Schedule at a Glance
Continuing Education (CEUs):
NCTRC pre-approval is pending for all sessions for CEUs.
Code of Conduct:
All attendees, speakers, exhibitors, and guests are expected to uphold the ATRA Conference Code of Conduct.
To review the Code, view it here.
Note on Non-ATRA Activities:
Please note that any events or activities not listed in the official ATRA SoCal program are independently organized and not affiliated or sponsored by ATRA. ATRA is not responsible for independently coordinated events, meetups or activities not articulated in this program. Individuals interested in non-ATRA sponsored activities should contact their respective organizations directly for details.
Research Institute 3
Session Description
Research Institute 3 contains the following research oral presentations and researchers: Autistic Adult's Experiences of Belonging in the Context of Recreational Tabletop Role-play Gaming Researchers: Kathryn Creveling, M.S, Therapeutic Recreation, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; PhD Candidate, Health and Sport Pedagogy-Old Dominion University Mental Health Pod Squad: Evaluating a Podcast-Based RT Intervention to Reduce Loneliness and Promote Mental Health and Well-Being in College Students Researchers: Jamie R. Bennett, Ph.D., MTRS, CTRS; Rhonda Nelson, Ph.D., MTRS, CTRS, FDRT Using Virtual Reality Gaze Fingerprints to Understand Stress Responses and Self-Regulation in College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder Researchers: Čedomir Stanojević, Ph.D., CTRS; Megan Janke, Ph.D., CTRS; Casey Bennett, Ph.D Each oral presentation will last 15 minutes followed by a cumulative facilitated Q&A at the end of the session.
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Target Audience
New Graduates/New Professionals
Educators/Researchers