Dr. Martha Edwards to Deliver Keynote at 2026 Profectum Conference

Martha Edwards

We are proud to announce that Dr. Martha Edwards, Director of the Ackerman Institute’s Center for the Developing Child & Family, will be a featured keynote speaker at this year’s annual Profectum conference.

The conference, titled “Deepening the DIR® Perspective: A Focus On Families,” aligns with Profectum’s mission to advance development and progress (from the Latin profectum) for individuals and families living with autism and other developmental challenges.

Presentation Highlight: A Systemic-Socio-Cultural Approach

In her keynote presentation, “Working with Children Using a Systemic-Socio-Cultural Framework,” Dr. Edwards will explore the vital intersections of family systems and cultural contexts.

Dr. Edwards’ work continues to be a cornerstone of the Ackerman Institute’s commitment to supporting the diverse needs of children and their families through innovative, research-driven practice.

Event Details & Registration

We invite our community to join Dr. Edwards at this inspiring event. For more information on the schedule and to register, please visit the official conference page:

Register for the Profectum 2026 Conference


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