Sixth Annual Richard L. Simpson Conference on Autism
Dates: October 3 & 4, 2024
Registration is not currently open, but we would love to work with you. Please feel free to contact us for Early Spring Registration! Email, manger@mslbd.org
Location: BEST Conference Center; 12600 Quivira Rd, Overland Park, KS 66213
Sponsors: Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders (MSLBD), The Kansas Technical Assistance System Network (TASN), and Project ACCESS-Missouri's Leader in Autism Education
Practice-Based Evidence: Meeting the Needs of the Entire ASD Spectrum | Special Strand will focus on Transitions
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2024 Conference Overview
Thursday
| 7:45 - 8:30 am | Check-in & Coffee |
| 7:45 am - 5:00 pm | Conference Desk Open |
| 8:30 - 11:30 am | Workshops |
| 11:30 am - 12:15 pm | Lunch Provided |
| 12:15 - 1:15 pm | Keynote Session 1 |
| 1:30 - 4:30 pm | Workshops |
| 5:00 - 7:00 pm | Social Event |
Friday
| 7:45 - 8:30 am | Arrive & Coffee |
| 7:45 am - 2:30 pm | Conference Desk Open |
| 8:30 - 9:30 am | Keynote Session 2 |
| 9:45 - 10:45 am | Concurrent Breakout Set A |
| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Concurrent Breakout Set B |
| 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Lunch Provided & Award Presentation |
| 1:00 - 2:00 pm | Concurrent Breakout Set C |
| 2:00 pm | Adjourn |
Outstanding Educator Award
Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders will annually recognize an individual at the Richard L. Simpson Conference on Autism for outstanding achievement and excellence in classroom service to students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The recipient will receive expenses to attend the conference in order to receive the award in person. Award criteria and requirements for the nomination are available here. Deadline: Aug 20
