Sixth Annual Richard L. Simpson Conference on Autism
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Dates: October 2 & 3, 2025
Location: Springfield, Missouri on the campus of Missouri State University
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
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Become involved by nominating a deserving individual for their outstanding work on behalf of students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Nominations accepted for the 2025 Award.
2025 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
