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Call for Presenters – DDNC 2026

Theme: From Insight to Impact: The Power of Partnership
Conference Dates: April 3–4, 2026
Location: Sunrise Event Center, 620 Orange Dr., Vacaville, CA
Proposal Deadline: Friday, August 15, 2025


Do you have a powerful message or expertise to share with the neurodiverse community?
We invite presenters to submit proposals for engaging, educational, and inclusive sessions at the 2026 Developmental Disability and Neurodiversity Conference (DDNC2026).

Suggested Topics
Topics are not limited but may include:

Early Identification & Development

  • Autism and neurodiversity identification and therapeutic interventions in infancy

  • The use of AI and Tech in diagnosis

  • Early childhood mental/developmental health

Technology & Innovation

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI 101, accessibility, ethics, use with I/DD and neurodiverse topics)

  • Digital equity and communication tools

  • Intro to topics such as Animation, Coding, App and Game Development for Neurodiverse kids, teens, and adults

Clinical Emerging and Best practices, Research, and Trends

  • Advances in Regenerative Medicine such as Stem Cell Therapies for Neurodiverse and Neuromuscular conditions

  • The 4 "subtypes" of Autism Spectrum Disorder research

  • Effective Behavioral Strategies- ESDM, ABA, Other

Support & Self-Care

  • Caregiver mental health and well-being

  • Trauma-informed practices

  • Training for support professionals

Transitions & Inclusion

  • Adulthood transitions (education, employment, entrepreneurship)

  • Transportation services

  • Inclusive environments for students

  • Community Integration and Inclusive Practices

Presenters Apply Here

2026 Developmental Disability and Neurodiversity Conference

Thank you for your interest in presenting at the DDNC 2026 Conference in Northern California! We are looking for innovative, inspiring, current practices and research, and interactive workshops that support infants, children, and adults with developmental and neurodiverse conditions, their families, and community providers. Sessions are 60 minutes long including a brief Q and A period.

PRESENTER APPLICATION QUESTIONS

The below questions will be required for each workshop application you submit for review. We recommend that you write your session details for each question in a separate document and then copy and paste your responses when completing the online application.

Target Audience: (check all that apply)

Select All that Apply to your Proposed Session:

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