APDA Conference 2026

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

3:15pm MST

Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:15pm - 4:45pm MST

This class provides an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder, emphasizing respectful terminology, early diagnosis, and the wide range of behavioral, social, sensory, and cognitive differences associated with autism. It examines the challenges autistic individuals and their families face in legal contexts, including communication barriers, vulnerability, family advocacy burdens, and interactions with schools, law enforcement, courts, and care systems. Through real-world case vignettes, the course highlights practical communication strategies and explores broader legal and social issues such as employment, privacy, family law, mental health proceedings, and the need for more tailored justice system responses.

Speakers

Eileen Spangrud

Partner, Davis Miles

Eileen Spangrud is a criminal and juvenile defense attorney at Davis Miles, PLLC, practicing law since 2007.

Ron Jones

Equity and Managing Partner, Davis Miles

Ron Jones is an equity and managing partner at Davis Miles, PLLC, practicing law since 1990.

Luke Finch

Attorney, Davis Miles

Luke finch is a commercial and civil litigation attorney at Davis Miles, practicing law since 2016.

Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:15pm - 4:45pm MST
TBA

Mental Health

CLE Hours 1.5
Ethics hours 1.5

3:15pm MST

Psychopharmacology and the Law

Thursday June 18, 2026 3:15pm - 4:45pm MST

TBA

A brief overview of medications used for restoration to competency, forced medications in Title 36 proceedings, and medications that are relevant to recidivism and other criminogenic analysis focusing on long term side effects and industrial externalities.

Speakers