November 4-5, 2026

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is requesting presentation proposals for its 19th annual Pennsylvania Autism Training Conference (PATC). The conference will be held virtually with an interactive schedule on November 4th and 5th of 2026. PATC invites professionals, clinicians, autistic self-advocates, and their families/caregivers to learn from leading experts in the field of autism supports. We are interested to hear from people who have developed and/or effectively implemented models in the following areas:

• Communication approaches, modalities, and technical advancements
• Supporting autistic individuals with profound support needs
• The neuroscience of autism
• Applications in genetic testing
• Sensory impacts and strategies
• Executive functioning
• Understanding and implementing the foundational frameworks Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
• Supporting the family and other caregivers 
• Competitive Integrated Employment
• Community and cultural competence

To submit your presentation proposal, visit the submission tool at the following link:

SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL FOR PATC 2026

The deadline to submit proposals is May 29, 2026.