Seventh Annual Richard L. Simpson Conference on Autism
Dates: October 1, 2 & 3, 2025
Location: Springfield, Missouri on the Campus of Missouri State University
Sponsors: Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders (MSLBD), Kansas TASN Autism and Tertiary Behavior Supports (ATBS), and Project ACCESS-Missouri's Leader in Autism Education
Theme: Addressing Complex Communication Needs of Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders. This conference honors our friend and colleague who has been a leader in working with children and youth with autism. Open to all educators who serve children and youth with autism. Sessions and speakers will focus on an improved understanding of evidence-based practices in the school context for serving students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
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Nominations accepted through August 20, 2025
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Event site for registration and online program details
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BCBA Type 2 CEUs or a Certificate of Attendance
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