Presentations

What Brings You Joy?: Exploring Autistic Joy in Individuals and Families

Conference: Children Come First Conference
Presentation Date: November 4, 2025
Presenters: Dr. Kate Siekman, Dr. Jeana M. Holt

Through the Lens of Joy: How Autistic Individuals Capture Their Happiness using Photovoice and Implications for OT Practice

Conference: Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference
Presentation Date: October 3, 2025
Presenters: Dr. Kate Siekman, Dr. Jeana M. Holt

Community Engagement through Arts Research Partnerships

Conference: NEA Research Summit
Presentation Date: June 3, 2024
Presenters: Dr. Nathaniel Stern

Using Creativity to Explore Neurodiverse Students’ Identities

Conference: 2024 Arts Education Partnership Conference
Presentation Date: September 13, 2024
Presenters: Dr. Kate Siekman, Dr. Jeana M. Holt, Natalie Derr

Empowering Autistic Youth: Enhancing Creative Self-Efficacy Through a Community-based Art Program

Conference: Midwest Nursing Research 49th Annual Conference
Presentation Date:
Presenters: Dr. Kate Siekman, Dr. Jeana M. Holt, Margaret Fairbanks, Mark Fairbanks, Lilly Carrillo, Dr. Nathaniel Stern

Cultivating Creativity: Mentorship, Special Interests, and Habits of Mind in Autistic Youth

Conference: Midwest Nursing Research 50th Annual Conference
Presentation Date:
Presenters: Dr. Jeana M. Holt, Lilly Carrillo, Gita Shiltz, Dr. Kate Siekman, Margaret Fairbanks, Mark Fairbanks, and Dr. Nathaniel Stern

Autism Brilliance Lab for Entrepreneurship

Conference: 2023 Arts Education Partnership Conference
Presentation Date: September 2023
Presenters: Dr. Nathaniel Stern