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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 listed
Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders (MSLBD)Co-hostKansas Technical Assistance System Network (TASN)Co-hostProject ACCESS-MissouriCo-host

Venue & travel

Venue

Overland Park, Kansas,

Questions people ask

6 answered

The 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.

The conference offers value if your work involves supporting children and youth with autism, particularly in rural or underserved areas. The emphasis on trauma-informed practices provides applicable strategies for practitioners and educators in the field.

The organizer does not publish a dress code. Most professional conferences in this field follow business casual or smart casual dress; check directly with the organizer for guidance specific to this event.

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