2026 Rethinking Autism Conference:
Synchronizing Connection, Regulation, and Communication for Learning
University of Southern Indiana
Carter Hall
March 19-20, 2026
Provided through a partnership between University of Southern Indiana and Optimal ACCESS and underwritten by a generous grant from the USI Foundation.
Join self-advocates, parents, caregivers, students, educators, and practitioners from around the world when you attend this transformative event for innovative learning and skills training. In-person and virtual registrations will be available.
In-person / Virtual Participants will experience:
Presentations by leading autism advocates, occupational therapists, applied neuroscience specialists, neurologic music therapists, educators, and changemakers
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 multi-modal communication strategies to better support nonspeaking and minimally speaking individuals in their homes, schools, and community