IDD & Autism Summit 2025
Hybrid Event
Sep 12 - 15, 2025
Langhorne, Pennsylvania, USA
10 CME / CNE 
OVERVIEW
IDD & Autism Summit 2025 is organized by The Network: Towards Unity For Health (TUFH) in collaboration with Woods System of Care & Mollie Woods Hare Center of Excellence and will be held from Sep 14 - 15, 2025 and TUFH 2025 Full Conference will be held from September 12–15, 2025 at Woods System of Care, Langhorne, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
TUFH 2025 Full Conference: September 12–15, 2025
IDD & Autism Summit: September 14–15, 2025
Description:
Welcome to the global Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) & Autism Summit at the Woods System of Care in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, in September. The Woods System of Care has partnered with The Network: Towards Unity for Health (TUFH), an official non-state actor of the WHO, and the Mollie Woods Hare Global Center of Excellence to reimagine and advance a vision of integrated and innovative healthcare for individuals with IDD and Autism locally and globally.
The IDD & Autism Summit, a dedicated two-day event within the larger conference, will explore bold, forward-thinking approaches to improving outcomes and quality of life for neurodivergent individuals through whole-person care models, family-first strategies, and inclusive policy innovation.
Conference Highlights:
- Enhance your professional development while engaging with global health leaders. TUFH 2025 plans to offer up to 45 hours of accredited sessions, with participants able to earn up to 21 CME or CNE credits. Choose the sessions that matter most to your practice and make every moment count. The full IDD/Autism Summit plans to provide 10 CME/CNE.
- 40% discount for conference registration thanks to the Woods System of Care Sponsorship.
- Meet and network with International Global Health Leaders and National Autism and IDD Leaders.
AGENDA:
Time | Session Title |
Sunday, September 14th | |
08:30 – 09:30 | Keynote Presentation TUFH 2025: Catherine Kane |
10:00 – 10:30 | Welcome & Keynote IDD/Autism Summit: Mark Williams |
10:30 – 11:30 | Transforming Lives with Integrated Care: Advancing Support for Individuals with Autism & Neurodiversity at Woods System of Care |
11:30 – 12:30 | Integrated Autism/IDD Care: Bridging Systems and Lived Experience |
LUNCH | |
13:30 – 14:30 | Reimagining Medication Management: Leveraging Data-Driven Solutions for Individuals with IDD and Autism |
15:00 – 17:00 | Collaborative Leadership: Building a Unified System of Care for Lasting Change in IDD and Autism Services |
Monday, September 15 | |
08:30 – 09:30 | Keynote Presentation TUFH 2025: Shabnum Sarfraz |
10:00 – 11:00 | The Policy Landscape for Complex Care: Policy Leaders Perspectives on Building Stronger Systems and Services |
11:00 – 12:00 | Breaking Barriers: Addressing Stigma in Care for Mental Health, IDD, and Autism |
LUNCH | |
13:30 -14.30 | Empowering care: Prioritization of Autism and IDD training for health care professionals |
15:00 – 16:00 | Redesigning Care Pathways for Autism and IDD: Community-Based Solutions to Complex Behavioral and Medical Challenges |
16:00 - 17:00 | Building Better Systems for Families: Policy Solutions to Address Health and Advocacy Needs for Neurodiverse Communities |
Key Dates:
- October 15, 2024: Abstract Submissions & Registration Open
- May 31, 2025: Abstract Submissions Close for Oral Presentations (closed for other types)
- June 30, 2025: Registrations Close for Presenters
- July 31, 2025: Registrations Close for Physical Participants
- August 18, 2025: Registrations Close for Virtual Participants
KEY DATES
12 Sep, 2025
Event Start Date
15 Sep, 2025
Event End Date
ACCREDITATION & CREDITS
The full IDD/Autism Summit plans to provide worth 10 CME/CNE.
TARGET AUDIENCE
PhysicianNursingOccupational TherapistsClinical PsychologistsSpeech Language PathologistsPsychiatristsPediatricsChild and Adolescent PsychiatristsBehavioral AnalystsDevelopmental PediatriciansSPECIALITIES
PsychiatryOccupational MedicineClinical PsychologyPediatricsPediatrics NeurologyBehavioral HealthMental Health and LawOccupational TherapyChild and Adolescent PsychiatrySpeech Language PathologyCONFERENCE SUMMARY
The IDD Autism Summit 2025 is a key event for professionals in the field of autism and intellectual developmental disorders. Scheduled for March 2025, this hybrid conference will bring together experts to share the latest research and innovative strategies. Attendees can participate in interactive sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities, both in-person and online. Topics will include diagnosis, treatment approaches, and support systems for individuals with autism. This summit presents a unique platform for collaboration, aimed at improving outcomes for those affected by IDD. Don't miss this chance to enhance your knowledge and connect with peers in the field.
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