Autism Conference

Richard L. Simpson Conference on Autism

The Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders awards a plaque to an individual who has exhibited outstanding achievement and excellence in classroom service to students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Nominations will be accepted from recognized professional organizations, parents, and educational staff. Click on the link above to be directed to see the award criteria.

Fourth Annual Richard L. Simpson Conference on Autism

Dates: October 6 & 7, 2022

Location: In-Person Event | 12600 Quivira Road | Overland Park, KS 66213

BCBA Type 2 CEUs Available

Sponsor:  Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders (MSLBD) & The Kansas Technical Assistance System Network (TASN)

Conference Overview

Thursday

8:00 am Check-in & Coffee Atrium BEST Conference Center
9:00 - 11:30 am Workshops BEST Classrooms
11:30 am - 12:15 pm Lunch Provided BEST Conference Center
12:15 - 1:15 pm Keynote Session 1 BEST Conference Center
1:30 - 4:00 pm Workshops BEST Classrooms

Friday

8:00 am Arrive & Coffee Atrium BEST Conference Center
8:30 - 9:30 am Keynote Session 2 BEST Conference Center
9:45 - 10:45 am Concurrent Breakout Set 1 BEST Classrooms
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Concurrent Breakout Set 2 BEST Classrooms
12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch Provided & Award Presentation BEST Conference Center
1:15 - 2:15 pm Concurrent Breakout Set 3 BEST Classrooms
2:30 - 3:30 pm Concurrent Breakout Set 3 BEST Classrooms
3:30 pm Conference Adjourns

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: EXTENDED TO July 15, 2022