Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders (MSLBD) - Addressing Complex Communication Needs of Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Sep 20, 2026

Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders (MSLBD) focuses on addressing complex communication needs of learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The conference honors a leader in supporting children and youth with autism and offers educator-focused sessions on improved understanding of evidence-based practices in school settings. Open to educators serving students with ASD, it includes a Wednesday preconference workshop with BCBA CEUs, followed by conference-day workshops, keynotes, and a social event, with shuttle and parking support.

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Conference Theme

Registration and Fees

Early Bird Discount

Regular Registration Rate

Pre-Conference Workshop and CEUs

Conference Location

Conference At-A-Glance

Wednesday, October 1

Thursday, October 2

Friday, October 3

Professional Development and CEUs

Online Event Information and Hotel

Parking, Shuttles, and Meals

Awards Nominations

| Sponsors | Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders (MSLBD)
Autism and Tertiary Behavior Supports (ATBS) Project ACCESS-Missouri State | | --- | --- | | Location | Plaster Student Union at Missouri State University (Third Floor) 1110 E. Madison ST, Springfield, MO 65897 | | --- | --- | | Theme | Addressing Complex Communication Needs of Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders. This conference honors our friend and colleague who has been a leader in working with children and youth with autism. Open to all educators who serve children and youth with autism. Sessions and speakers will focus on an improved understanding of evidence-based practices in the school context for serving students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. | | Register | Early Bird Discount
(Through Sept 19 , 2025) | Regular Registration Rate (Sept. 20-26 , 2025) | | --- | --- | --- | | Full 3-Day Event* | 250.00 | $325.00 | | Add On: BCBA CEUs Thursday & Friday | $50 .00 | (BCBA CEUs for PreCon Workshop on Wed. are included with registration) | | Register Online: Attendee Registration | Presenter & Planning Committee
Due to guarantees for meals, we are not able to accommodate walk-in registrations or make changes to daily attendance after September 26.
* Registration includes access to the full conference program for all days of the event. We are not able to offer a daily registration option, however participants will be asked to pre-register for each day in attendance to aid us in planning for materials and meals (see specific information below) .
PreConference Workshop (Wednesday) -Full-Day Workshop, 5.0 BCBA CEUs, parking pass, and shuttle service. NO MEALS are provided on Wednesday.
Thursday & Friday-conference registration, access to all sessions, morning coffee and pastries, lunch both days, beverage ticket to social event (Thur evening) , parking pass, and shuttle service. | | | 08292025 Conference At-A-Glance | Wednesday, October 1 | PreConference Workshop (3 Parts), 5 BCBA CEUs available
Practical Functional Assessment and Skill-Based Treatment: A Compassionate and Effective Approach to Addressing Severe Behavior
Adithyan Rajaraman, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA | | --- | --- | | 7:30-9 :00 AM | Shuttle Service from conference hotel & Bear Parking North Garage, lot 43 to MSU Plaster Student Union | | 7:35 a. m.-3 :30 p. m. | Conference Desk Open (7:35 a. m.-9:00 a. m. ) | | 9 :00 a. m. -12:00 p. m. | PreConference Workshop Part 1 & 2 ( BCBA CEUs available) | | 12:00-1:00 p. m. | Lunch on your own | | 1:00-3 :00 p. m. | PreConference Workshop Part 3 ( BCBA CEUs available) | | 3 :00-4:00 p. m. | Shuttles to Parking & Hotel | | Thursday, October 2 | Simpson Conference on Autism-Day 1 | | 7:00-9 :00 AM | Shuttle Service from conference hotel & Bear Parking North Garage, lot 43 to MSU Plaster Student Union | | 7:35 a. m.-4:50 p. m. | Conference Desk Open; Coffee & Pastries (7:35 a. m.-9:00 a. m. ) | | 8 :30-11:30 AM | Workshop (select one session) | | 11:30 AM-1:15 PM | Lunch & Keynote 1 , Dr. Celia Heyman | | 1:30-4:30 PM | Workshop (select one session) | | 4:30-7:30 PM | Shuttles to Parking & Hotel | | 5 :30-7:00 PM | Social Event: Moxy Springfield Downtown Hotel, Subterranean Bar & Event Space ( Lower Level/ Basement) 430 South Avenue 65806 , Springfield, MO | | Friday, October 3 | Simpson Conference on Autism-Day 2 | | 7:00-9 :00 AM | Shuttle Service from conference hotel & Bear Parking North Garage, lot 43 to MSU Plaster Student Union | | 7:35 a. m.-4:50 p. m. | Conference Desk Open; Coffee & Pastries (7:35 a. m.-9:00 a. m. ) | | 8 :30 AM-9 :30 AM | Keynote Session 2 , Mr. Ronald Kerns | | 9 :45 AM-10 :45 AM | Concurrent Breakouts Set A | | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM | Concurrent Breakouts Set B | | 12:00 PM-12:50 PM | Lunch & Awards | | 1:00 PM-2:00 PM | Concurrent Breakouts Set C | | 2:00 PM-3 :30 PM | Shuttles to Parking & Hotel | 08292025 Professional Development BCBA Type 2 CEUs will be available for this event. An e

FAQs

Who can register for the MSLBD conference and preconference workshop?

The event is open to all educators who serve children and youth with autism. Registration includes access to the full conference program for all days of the event, and a preconference workshop is offered on Wednesday.

What are the registration options and key deadlines?

Early Bird Discount runs through Sept 19, 2025, and Regular Registration applies from Sept 20–26, 2025. Walk-in registrations and changes to daily attendance after Sept 26 are not accommodated due to meal guarantees.

What happens each day of the conference (Wednesday through Friday)?

Wednesday, Oct 1 features a full-day preconference workshop with 5.0 BCBA CEUs and no meals provided. Thursday and Friday include shuttles, conference desk hours, selected workshop sessions, keynotes, lunch, and a social event on Thursday evening.

Sep 20, 2026

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