The Autism Parenting Summit Is Here!

The global Autism Parenting Summit is returning in October 2026.

Imagine 60,000 plus attendees, 30+ world-class speakers, 4 informative days, and 1 global event – the Autism Parenting Summit is back!

The Summit, hosted by Autism Parenting Magazine, is a free virtual event on October 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th.

Doctors, psychologists, behavioral and speech-language professionals, occupational therapists, educators, and advocates will again cover the topics that matter most to autism parents and the larger autism community.

Speakers at the Autism Parenting Summit

The lineup includes renowned autism experts such as Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Ross Greene, Dr. Monica Hudnall, and Dr. Shelley Margow.

We will also hear from neurodivergent speakers such as Alicia Trautwein, Cory Morrison, Ron Sandison, and Sam Mitchell, as well as autism advocates, including Dr. Destiny Huff, Holly and Adam Anderson, and Laurie Hellmann.
In a series of presentations and interviews, these experts and many others will cover subjects such as behavior, social skills, education, transitioning to adulthood, diet, and communication, among many other hot topics.

These speakers will cover topics such as:

• improving social skills,
• sensory strategies,
• demand avoidance
• puberty,
• grandparenting, and
• many more informative topics!

“This is the 12th installment of the Autism Parenting Summit, and every time, we are overwhelmed by the positive feedback,” says Mark Blakey, Founder of Autism Parenting Magazine.

“We’re confident families across the globe will find something within the schedule to help and support them.”
Autism Parenting Magazine Editor Sharon Longo agrees with Blakey. “We are very proud of the wealth of information we offer. Parents, caregivers, and professionals can find support and understanding in this virtual event that highlights the strength and resilience of the autism community.”

Blakey says they want the Autism Parenting Summit accessible to as many people as possible.

“All our videos are free for 24 hours after their release. We encourage parents and professionals in the autism field to visit the website as soon as possible to get their free pass and reserve their places.”

Of course, the event would not be possible without the support of the Summit’s sponsors, who are adding their valuable expertise to the lineup.

Keynote sponsors include Neuro-Free, North Florida Stem Cells, and the Anderson Center for Autism.

Dr. Jory Scott, Founder of Neuro-Free, will discuss the myths of cellular therapy.

Dr. Eric Weiss, Founder of North Florida Stem Cells, will talk about treating medical issues of autism.

Dr. Tina Marie Covington, COO of the Anderson Center for Autism, will discuss how we measure happiness and quality of life.

Our gold sponsors include Autism Parenting Magazine and the Autism Learning Network.

Our silver sponsor is MandiMart, and our bronze sponsors are Michelle Kitchener Sterling, KL Speaks, and KF-Stride.

Thank you to all our wonderful sponsors.

Get your free Summit pass today

You can find the full line-up and schedule on the Summit website, as well as information on how to make the most of the Summit and implement the many autism parenting techniques you’ll learn.