Australasian Society for Autism Research

Conference

ASfAR Conference 3-4 December 2026

5 March 2026

 

ASfAR 2026 Conference 

Abstract submissions are now open for the ASfAR Annual Conference 2026!

The ASfAR Annual Conference brings together researchers, clinicians, Autistic people, and allies from across Australasia and beyond. We welcome submissions on all aspects of autism research from basic science to lived experience, practice-based evidence, and policy.

KEY DATES

  • Submissions open: Friday 8 May 2026
  • Submissions close: Friday 3 July 2026
  • Outcomes notified: Early August 2026
  • Conference: 3–4 December 2026, University of Melbourne

VENUE

Parkville Campus University of Melbourne
Hosted jointly by The Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre and the University of Melbourne
 

ATTENDANCE IS FREE FOR MEMBERS

All presenting authors must be ASfAR members. If you are not yet a member, you can join at: asfar.org.au/membership

SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT

Abstracts must be submitted via the online submission portal by Friday 3 July 2026:

For any questions, please contact the conference organising team at Conference.2026@latrobe.edu.au

 
We hope to receive your submission and see you in Melbourne in December!

 

 

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ASfAR Conference 6-7 December 2023

3 June 2023

ASfAR held our 2023 conference at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand, on the 6th and 7th December 2023

Dates
Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th December 2023

Venue
University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand

See https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/ 

Registration
FREE for ASfAR members (to join ASfAR or to renew your membership please go to https://asfar.org.au/membership/ )

Keynote & Invited Speakers:

Dr Chris Edwards – Investigating autism disclosure: Insights from social media
ChrisEdwards-2023

Professor Dawn Adams – How far can research inform the development of accessible, inclusive and effective mental health supports or services for autistic people?
DawnAdams2023

Professor Laurie McLay – Sleep matters: Understanding the importance of sleep for autistic children and adolescents
LaurieMcLay-2023

Invited Panel 

Panel discussion: Autistic community member participation in autism research: Joys, challenges and learnings
Invited Panel members

 

 

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