Leading autism researchers, clinicians, and advocates from around the world to gather to share latest findings and discoveries
2022 Lifetime Achievement Award will honor Sally Rogers
2022 INSAR Advocate Award will honor Simons Foundation Co-Founders
Jim and Marilyn Simons
The International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) will hold its 2022 Annual Meeting – the organization’s 21st – from Wednesday, May 11 through Saturday, May 14, 2022, bringing together a global, multidisciplinary group of hundreds of autism researchers, clinicians, advocates, self-advocates, and students to exchange the latest scientific learnings and discoveries that are advancing the growing understanding of autism. This year’s meeting will be held in a hybrid format, with in-person presentations and events that will be available virtually to registered attendees. Participants are invited to attend the conference in-person at the JW Marriott Austin Hotel in Austin, TX, USA or participate virtually through the online platform and mobile app, which will be available to all registrants.
The INSAR Annual Meeting is the world’s largest gathering of researchers and other stakeholders who continue to catalyze innovative research into all aspects of autism spectrum disorder, including its nature, causes, and treatments. The 21st INSAR Annual Meeting will include in-person and virtual presentations of oral papers and posters, panel sessions, and demonstrations of new and emerging technologies. Former INSAR President Dr. Sally Rogers, a leading, highly respected researcher of the development and treatment of autism in young children, and co-developer of the pioneering Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), will be honored with the INSAR Lifetime Achievement Award. This year’s INSAR Advocate Award will honor Jim and Marilyn Simons, co-founders of the Simons Foundation,
for their pioneering and enduring support of groundbreaking autism science. The 2022 INSAR Annual Meeting will also recognize the soon-to-be-announced recipients of the INSAR Cultural Diversity Research Award, Slifka / Ritvo Innovation in Autism Research Award, INSAR Early Career Investigator Awards, and Dissertation Awards. Awards will also be presented to autistic researchers, and students involved in autism research. More than 1,300 abstracts with authors from over 20 countries have been accepted for presentation.
An in-person press conference will be held on Wednesday, May 11 at 12PM EDT / 11AM CDT that will focus on highlighted notable research. It will also be live-streamed on the INSAR Facebook page.
To register to attend the INSAR Annual Meeting in-person or virtually, visit the INSAR website. INSAR Membership is not required.
Media wishing to attend must register in advance here.
Research will be presented on topics including:
- Brain Structure (MRI, neuropathology)
- Communication and Language
- Early Development (< 48 months)
- Epidemiology
- Genetics
- Social Cognition and Social Behavior
- Family Issues & Stakeholder Experiences (Telemedicine effectiveness)
Keynote speakers:
Damien Fair
Sally Rogers (Lifetime Achievement Award)
Liz Pellicano
Joseph Buxbaum
Evdokia Anagnostou