Jill is an international autism consultant and presenter.

After graduating from Baylor University, Hudson completed her clinical training internship as a child life specialist at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and then worked at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Her numerous encounters with patients on the autism spectrum led her to complete a master’s degree in autism at the University of Kansas.  

Hudson has published several books, chapters, and articles on autism, including two international publications in Japan and Canada specific to supporting individuals with autism in the medical environment. She participated in an autism roundtable event at the White House, and presented at the World Autism Congress in South Africa. Hudson has consulted, led groups, and presented trainings and workshops throughout Australia, Asia, Europe, and across the United States. Previously, Hudson also taught online graduate and undergraduate courses for Wheelock College on autism assessments and interventions. 

In her full-time role at OCALI, Hudson works with National and State Partnerships. She leads the National Autism Leadership Collaborative, co-coordinates OCALICON - an international autism and disabilities conference, participates in the Interagency Workgroup on Autism, and previously co-led the National Community of Practice for Autism Spectrum Disorders through the federally funded IDEA Partnership.