2026 Summer Institute on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
About the Conference
Join us for the 2026 Summer Institute on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, hosted by the Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities and the UC Davis MIND Institute, for an engaging and timely exploration of The Age of Technology: Research, Risks and Strategies to Support Individuals with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities.
Whether you are a professional, researcher, family member, advocate, student, or community member, this event offers practical tools and meaningful perspectives you can apply right away.
Key Highlights
Save-the-Date
- Date: Friday, July 24, 2026
- Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Virtual
The Summer Institute will be offered exclusively online via Zoom Webinar, with no in-person attendance, making it easy to participate from wherever you are.
Research on Technology and the Digital World
Learn about the latest research on how technology is improving support for individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Expert Panel
Hear practical strategies and perspectives from autistic self-advocates, a clinical psychologist, and a police detective as they discuss technology’s role in inclusion, online dating, internet safety, and independence.
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Summer Institute Registration
Registration will open the third week of May. Additional details will be posted here soon.
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California Psychological AssociationThis event is approved for 4 professional CPA credit hours.
The UC Davis MIND Institute is approved by the California Psychological Association to provide continuing professional education for psychologists. The UC Davis MIND Institute maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) recognizes CPA continuing education credits for license renewal for LCSWs and MFTs.
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ACE ProviderThis event is approved for 4 professional BACB credit hours.
The UC Davis MIND Institute is an approved ACE provider for Learning Credits for Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Board Certified Associate Behavior Analysts.
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California Board of Registered NursingThis event is also approved for by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # 17663, for 4 contact hours.