We are excited to welcome you to our 21st annual conference! Virtual attendance is not available.
Registration Fees
Register Now! Registration fees include:
*Two days of sessions led by leaders in the field of autism
*Access to exhibitor information and conference materials
*Breakfast, lunch, and snacks for both days
*Admittance to the pre-conference event, Ask the Experts (includes food and beverage)
*Admittance to the Poster Session (includes 1 drink ticket and lite bites)
*Access to speaker handouts and presentation materials
Continuing Education Credits are offered for an additional fee. Those who do not wish to earn CE credit may request a free certificate of participation here.
| Registration Type | Early Bird Rate (1/1-5/18) | Regular Rate (5/19-9/1) | Late Rate (After 9/1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional | $425 | $495 | $595 |
| University Student | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| Parent/Caregiver | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| Self-Advocate | $200 | $200 | $200 |
*University students are defined as those attending a higher education institution during the current semester. Proof of student status may be required.
Group Registration
For groups registering 5 or more professionals, use promotional code CONF2026 at checkout. Groups must have a minimum of 5 professional registrations to receive the group discount.
For groups registering 20 or more professionals, use promotional code GROUP26 at checkout. Groups must have a minimum of 20 professional registrations to receive the group discount.
Continuing Education
At this time, we anticipate offering continuing education with the following organizations/accrediting bodies:
- APA
- BACB
- CME
- ASHA CE credits are no longer offered; however, we are happy to provide a certificate of attendance, which attendees may submit to ASHA for credit.
The cost for Continuing Education is $100 per accreditation type and attendees can earn up to 10 CEs. Please see the Continuing Education page for further details. In order to ensure the timely processing of continuing education certificates, we ask that CE credit be purchased no later than one week before the conference. CE packages purchased after this date or on-site will cost $125 per accreditation type and may delay the arrival of your certificate.
How to Register
Click here to be taken to the registration portal. *Please use a PC when registering for the optimal registration experience.
If you must obtain approval from your organization to register, you may download the Paper Registration Form. Paper registrations should only be used in cases of approval. All payment must still occur through the registration portal. The Thompson Center cannot accept payments over the phone. If you wish to pay using a check, the registration portal offers an “e-check “option.
If you are registering and would like to pay using a purchase order, use code CONFPO2026 when registering and an invoice will be issued based on the information provided. Full payment must be received by September 24, 2026 to confirm registration. All purchase order questions and related inquiries should be emailed to mutcbusinessoffice@missouri.edu.
Cancellation Policy
In the unlikely event that the conference is cancelled, attendees will receive a full refund. Request for refunds due to cancellation must be received in writing by 5:00 p.m. CST on Monday, September 7, 2026. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after this date and no refunds will be issued for non-attendance. Substitutions are welcomed. Please send all refund or substitution requests to mutcbusinessoffice@missouri.edu
Promotional codes must be used at the time of checkout. Promotional codes cannot be applied retroactively and no refunds will be issued for unused codes.
Additional Needs
It is our goal to ensure that the conference is accessible and enjoyable for all attendees. The University of Missouri complies with the guidelines set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). If you require any auxiliary aids or services, please note your request during the registration process.
If you need other accommodations, please note your request during the registration process. You may also email autismconference@missouri.edu or call (573) 884-6276. Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate your needs.
Grievance Procedure
Please click here for a copy of the Grievance Procedure.
For questions about registration, please email autismconference@missouri.edu