We invite researchers, clinicians (Speech Therapist/ Occupational therapist/Physiotherapist) educators, students and allied professionals to submit abstracts/papers for our upcoming conference focused on advancing meaningful dialogue between neuroscience, developmental science, and neurodiversity-affirming approaches in autism.

Conference Sub-Themes / Topics

1.      Neurodevelopment: Brain and Behavior

• Early brain development and neuroplasticity

• Cognitive, Behavioral, and adaptive functioning

• Executive functioning and self-regulation

• Developmental trajectories

• Research innovations in autism neuroscience

2.      Sensory Integration, Regulation, and Participation

• Sensory processing and sensory differences

• Emotional and physiological regulation

• Sensory-friendly environments and accessibility

• Participation in school, home, and community settings

• Evidence-based sensory support approaches

3.      Communication as a Neuromotor, Social, and Linguistic Network

• Speech, language, and motor planning

• AAC and multimodal communication systems

• Social communication and interaction

• Language development across contexts

• Communication-focused intervention models

4.      Feeding, Nutrition, and Gastrointestinal Health in Autism

• Feeding development /difficulties and mealtime participation

• Food selectivity, sensory processing, and oral-motor influences

• Nutrition, growth, and dietary diversity, Feeding assessment tools and outcome measures

• Gastrointestinal comorbidities

• Evidence-based interdisciplinary interventions

5.      Functional Development, Mental Health, and Emotional safety/Wellbeing

• Functional independence and daily living skills across the lifespan

• Anxiety, depression, stress, and co-occurring mental health needs

• Emotional safety, resilience, and self-advocacy

• School, workplace, and community inclusion

• Strength-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered supports

Types of Submissions Accepted

• Original research papers

• Review articles

• Case studies

• Clinical innovations

• Poster presentations

Submission Guidelines

• Abstract Length: 250–350 words

• Format: Word

• Language: English

• Include: Title, Author(s), Affiliation, Objectives, Methods, Results/Discussion, Keywords

Authors are expected to follow the submission guidelines as mentioned below

-  Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA; 7th edition).

-  The abstract should contain the title, author’s details and the abstract.

- The title should be centered, and in 14-point bold Times New Roman font at the top of page.

-  Capitalize only the first letter of the title. The title should be concise, omitting terms that are implicit and, where possible, be a statement of the main result or conclusion presented in the manuscript.

-  Abbreviations should be avoided within the title. All authors’ names are listed together and separated by commas.

-  Affiliations should be keyed to the author & name with superscript numbers and be listed as follows: Institute, Department, Organization, City, and Country.

-  Mailing address of the corresponding author should be provided.

-  Abstract should contain the following section; Introduction, Method, Results, Discussions and Conclusion.

-  As a primary goal, the abstract should render the general significance and conceptual advance of the work clearly accessible to a broad readership.

-  You may provide up to 7 keywords; at least 4 are mandatory (Italicized label).

-  The text of the abstract section abstract should be in 12 point, Times New Roman (Bold text) and within 350 words using MS-Word.

For clarifications,

-  please feel free to reach us at email: info@dccdglobal.com

-  Abstract should be submitted to: info@dccdglobal.com

Review Process:

• All submissions will undergo peer review by the scientific committee.

• Selection will be based on originality, relevance, scientific merit, and practical impact.

• Last Date for Submission of abstracts - 31st May

• Authors of selected submissions will be notified by 10th June.

We look forward to your valuable contributions as we rethink autism through science, dignity, inclusion, and neurodiversity.