The 32nd Annual Statewide Center for Autism & Related Disabilities Conference website is under construction and will be live on or before August 2024. Currently, we are accepting submissions for presentations. If you wish to possibly be selected as a presenter for the 32nd CARD Conference in Orlando, January 16-19, 2025, please fill out the form below.  If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].

CALL FOR PROPOSALS SUBMISSION FORM

32nd Statewide Annual Center for Autism & Related Disabilities Call for Proposals (ID #8239)
Before beginning you will need a vitae(s) or resume(s), presentation title, presentation abstract, learning objectives, and presenter(s) photo(s). The Centers for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) and Providing Autism Links & Supports, Inc. (PALS, Inc.) invite proposals for presentations at the 2025 32nd Annual Statewide CARD Conference, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, January 16-19, 2025. CARD, a Florida statewide program, brings together a wide range of professionals and parents to share information about individuals with autism spectrum disorders and dual sensory impairments. The purpose of the conference is to provide education and information to professionals and families committed to individuals with autism spectrum disorders, dual sensory impairment, and related disabilities. Audiences range from families of newly diagnosed toddlers to leaders in the field of autism research and treatment. Due to CEU requirements all breakout sessions must be 75 minutes in length. Presenters may be asked to repeat their presentation and extend to 90 minutes. REVIEW PROCESS: All proposals will be acknowledged as received. A panel will review proposals. Proposals selected will provide balanced content and broad geographic representation. The Centers for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD) is a discretionary project in the state of Florida under the Florida Department of Education. All presentations are subject to Florida Department of Education review. If selected your presentation may be reviewed and adjustments requested by the Florida Department of Education according to content. Submission deadline is Sunday May 19th at midnight standard eastern time. For 2025, emphasis will be on evidence based research and working/supporting individuals with challenging behaviors. All accepted submissions will be notified by June 4, 2024 by 5pm. Submitting a proposal represents a commitment to attend and present, if accepted. It is your responsibility to fill this out in it's entirety. If not completed, submission will be rejected.

PRESENTER(S) DETAILS

Please enter your email, so we can follow up with you.
This will be used on the website and the conference program.
Please upload a high resolution photo for website and conference program. Must be .jpeg, .png or .pdf format
Upload the lead presenter's short vitae and or resume here. Format must be .docx, .doc or .pdf.

Co-Presenter Details

There is a maximum of 3 presenters per presentation. If you have a 2nd and or 3rd presenter please enter their information as requested below. If not skip this section and move on to the Presentation Details.
To be used on conference website and program.
Please make sure photo is a high resolution. Used for website and conference program. Only submit .jpeg, .png or .pdf files
Upload the 2nd presenter's short vitae or resume here. Format must be .docx, .doc or .pdf.
To be used on conference website and program
Please make sure photo is high resolution. Used for website and conference program. Only submit .jpeg, .png or .pdf files.
Upload the 3rd presenter's short vitae or resume here. Format must be .docx, .doc or .pdf.

PRESENTATION DETAILS

Please provide a 50-100 word description of the session for the Conference Program and Website.
Please provide at least 3 learning outcomes participants will have from attending this session.
If you have more than one presenter in your presentation all must agree to permission to publish or all agree not to be published.
I (we) are submitting this paper for review and fully understand and accept all requirements if selected.The Centers for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD) is a discretionary project in the state of Florida under the Florida Department of Education. All presentations are subject to Florida Department of Education review. If selected your presentation may be reviewed and adjustments requested by the Florida Department of Education according to content.
Please list any financial and non-financial relationships. Simply explained your Financial is stating is what you do to receive a paycheck and your non-financial is what you may do that you do not receive a paycheck. For example: I am the author of the "Autism & Me," book and/or I work as an Autism Disorder Specialist for CARD or I have no financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose. Please provide for each presenter in the presentation. Please note: this must be disclosed on your first presentation slide and in the conference program.
I (we) understand this is a call for papers and by submitting this form it does not mean that I (we) have been asked or are guaranteed to present the 32nd Annual Statewide CARD Conference. My (our) submission will be reviewed by a committee. All submissions are submitted blind to the committee (so the committee is not aware who is submitting to protect all from bias). I (we) understand the submission deadline is Sunday, May 19, 2024, midnight. Any submissions after Sunday, May 19, 2024, midnight, will not be considered. A maximum of 2 call for papers per presenter is allowed. All submissions must be labeled as “your last name_your first name,” example: Samuels_Judith. I (we) will be notified if my(our) paper is selected or rejected by June 18, 2024, by 5pm. If selected I(we) agree that I (we)am committed to present at the 32nd Annual Statewide CARD Conference either Friday, Saturday or Sunday (time to be announced).
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