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RETHINKING AUTISM CONFERENCE

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Rethinking Autism Conference 2025:

Shifting the Narrative Through Applied Neuroscience and Optimized Supports

Held at the University of Southern Indiana – Carter Hall on April 3-4

Over 200 self-advocates, parents, caregivers, students, and professionals from around the world attended in person and virtually for this innovative learning and training opportunity.

 

 

Participants experienced:

  • presentations by leading autism advocates, applied neuroscience specialists, neurologic music therapy pioneers, and service innovators.
  • stories of self-advocates who’ve overcome barriers to inspire systemic change.
  • interactive workshops to gain practical tools for supporting autistic individuals.
  • innovative approaches for communication-focused strategies to better support nonspeaking and minimally speaking individuals.

Details for the 2026 conference are coming soon!

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