Ausum Conference

Ausum 2026

Date September 19, 2026
Time 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location Delta Hotel
Little Rock, AR
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About Ausum 2026

Ausum — short for Autism Summit — brings together parents, caregivers, educators, therapists, self-advocates, and community leaders for a day of learning, inspiration, and connection. Through expert speakers, practical resources, and shared experiences, attendees gain valuable knowledge and support while building relationships with others who understand the unique journey of raising and supporting children with autism.

Speakers and topics for Ausum 2026 will be announced soon. Check back here or follow us on Facebook to stay up to date.

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Schedule

Pre-Event
7:30 – 8:00 am Vendor Setup
8:00 – 8:45 am Registration
8:45 – 9:00 am Opening Announcements
Morning Sessions
9:00 – 10:15 am DHS — CES Waiver
10:15 – 10:30 am Break / Vendors
10:30 – 11:15 am PASSE — Q&A
11:15 am – 12:00 pm CES Waiver Providers
Lunch
12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch / Vendors
Afternoon Sessions
1:00 – 2:00 pm Wensday Kraemer — “Employment for People with Disabilities 101”
2:00 – 2:30 pm Break / Vendors
2:30 – 4:00 pm Schools Out — Extracurricular Activities
  • Museum of Discovery
  • Project Search AR
  • Camp Aldersgate
  • Little Rock Therapeutic Recreation
  • Community Connections
  • Special Olympics Arkansas
  • Pulaski Tech College 3D Program
  • Hippos & Fish
  • Achieve Community Alliance
Closing
4:00 – 4:30 pm Closing Remarks
4:30 – 5:00 pm Vendors

Previous Conferences

A look back at what we've covered together.

2024

Benton, Arkansas

Ausum 2024
  • Autism, Neuroinflammation, and Our Microbiome Dr. Betsy Hendricks
  • Will There Is a Way — Navigating Severe Autism Kris Shinn
  • Puberty and Autism Ruth M. Eyres, Ed.D., NBCT

2023

Benton, Arkansas

Ausum 2023
  • Self-Determination Starts at Home Arkansas Alliance for Disability Advocacy
  • Tips for Parents & Caregivers to Support AAC Users Nancy Dunn
  • Arkansas Achieving a Better Life Experience Plan Fran Jansen & Chris Scott
  • Medicaid Waiver Joe Winford
  • Parent Panel Olivia Dick, Holly House Crutchfield, Kim Mitteer & Tosha Thibeau

2022

Bryant, Arkansas

Ausum 2022
  • Peer-Mediated Support Strategies for Special Ed Dianna Varady
  • Special Education and Alternative Dispute Resolution Tiffany Tackett-Kell
  • Mental Health Matters Holly House Crutchfield
  • Never Give Up Dr. Janna Jennings, MD
  • Provider-Led Shared Savings — Panel Discussion Arkansas PASSÉ Group

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