Eighth Annual Richard L. Simpson Conference on Autism 2026
A two-day conference for educators, practitioners, and advocates focused on trauma-informed practices for children and youth with autism in rural environments.
- Dates
- October 15–16, 2026
- Location
- Overland Park, Kansas
- Theme
- Trauma-Informed Practices for Children and Youth with Autism in Rural Environments
TL;DR
- The Eighth Annual Richard L. Simpson Conference on Autism takes place October 15–16, 2026 in Overland Park, Kansas.
- Educators, practitioners, and advocates attend to share strategies and research on supporting children and youth with autism.
- The 2026 focus is trauma-informed practices for children and youth with autism in rural environments.
About
The Richard L. Simpson Conference on Autism, now in its eighth year, brings together educators, practitioners, and advocates to address autism support in underserved communities. The 2026 edition emphasizes trauma-informed approaches and rural accessibility, recognizing the distinct challenges rural environments present for children and youth with autism.
Who you'll find in the room
Educators
Teachers and school administrators supporting children and youth with autism.
Practitioners
Clinical professionals and specialists working directly with individuals with autism.
Advocates
Community leaders and representatives advancing autism awareness and support.
Partners on record
3 listedVenue & travel
Venue
Overland Park, KansasQuestions people ask
6 answeredThe Eighth Annual Richard L. Simpson Conference on Autism 2026 runs October 15–16, 2026.
The conference takes place in Overland Park, Kansas.
Educators, practitioners, and advocates working with children and youth with autism attend the conference.
The 2026 conference focuses on trauma-informed practices for children and youth with autism in rural environments.
It is most useful for special educators, school-based practitioners and advocates who work with autistic children in rural districts, since the 2026 theme centres on trauma-informed practice for children and youth with autism in rural environments. The co-hosting by Kansas TASN, Project ACCESS-Missouri and MSLBD points to a regional, practitioner-focused gathering in Overland Park; researchers or urban-based staff seeking a broad national research program would likely get less from it.
Educators and practitioners at autism and special education conferences usually wear business casual or comfortable smart casual, such as slacks, a blouse or collared shirt, and flat shoes. October in Kansas can be cool and changeable, so a light jacket or cardigan is practical for session rooms.
Related events
Find more events with this kind of reach.
We score 300,000+ B2B events by decision-maker density, so you can find the next one for your ICP.
Also listed in