Joshua Ryan Smith, MD

AACAP Annual Meeting 2026

October 26–31, 2026 · Atlanta, GA · Full program

• LectureThe Use of ECT for Catatonia in Autistic and Nonautistic Patients

  October 27, 2026, 08:00–10:00

  Looks at ECT use for catatonia, comparing autistic and nonautistic patients.

  Autism & Neurodevelopmental DisordersCatatoniaNeuromodulation (ECT, TMS)

• SessionChairCatatonia at the Intersection of ASD and Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Rethinking Presentation and Pharmacological Response

  October 27, 2026, 14:00–16:00

  Clinical perspectives session on how catatonia presents in youth with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders, and on pharmacological response in these patients.

  Autism & Neurodevelopmental DisordersCatatoniaChild & Adolescent

• SymposiumCatatonia in ASD: Emerging Evidence Across Stress, Treatment, Care Delivery, and Genetics

  October 27, 2026, 08:00–10:00

  Presents emerging evidence on catatonia in autism spectrum disorder, including stress, treatment, care delivery and genetics.

  Autism & Neurodevelopmental DisordersCatatonia

• SessionSystemic Challenges to ECT Treatment for Youth: Clinical Cases Highlighting Barriers and Opportunities

  October 28, 2026, 15:30–17:30

  Case conference on treating youth with catatonia and comorbid illness when ECT access is limited by state laws. Reviews alternative treatments and ways to address systemic barriers to ECT.

  CatatoniaChild & AdolescentNeuromodulation (ECT, TMS)Practice, Policy & Workforce

• PosterCorrelates of Port Placement in Patients Receiving ECT

  October 29, 2026, 13:00–15:00

  Examines factors associated with port placement in patients receiving ECT.

  Neuromodulation (ECT, TMS)

• SessionChairExpanding Partnerships for Pediatric Catatonia: Moving From a National Working Group to Local Implementation

  October 31, 2026, 11:00–12:30

  Special interest group on turning the work of a national pediatric catatonia workgroup into local practice. Uses breakout discussions on the white paper, clinical pathway, multisite study and implementation strategies.

  CatatoniaChild & AdolescentPractice, Policy & WorkforceMedical Comorbidity & C-L Psychiatry