Stanford Neurodiversity Summit 2026

Saturday, September 19, 2026, 8:30 AM - Monday, September 21, 2026, 6:30 PM, A Hybrid Activity, Stanford, CA

The Stanford Neurodiversity Summit is a forum for exchange of ideas about neurodiversity among all people. It is a venue where we listen to each other, especially when our views are not the same. This active listening is not just about respect, but an act to grow together as a community. At this forum, we will share visions, innovations, and inspirations about how neurodiversity can make our society better. Here is where neurodiverse/neurodivergent people, their family members and friends, educators, clinicians, researchers, and all other stakeholders and professionals learn from each other. Neurodiverse individuals will share their unique life and professional journeys, and some will share their significant contributions to the community. Other professionals and stakeholders will illustrate how their work enhances the lives of neurodiverse individuals. Throughout the conference, many presentations will show examples of strengths-based approaches which are designed to improve the quality of life of neurodiverse individuals and the neurodiversity-friendliness of medical, educational, and employment settings. The Stanford Neurodiversity Summit encourages respectful inquiry and invites attendees to submit questions to speakers before and during the summit. We have set up interactive sessions between speakers and attendees and will collect views of the community about what research and community-based services should be prioritized and how they can be designed better. With your contributions, our collective efforts will build a sanctuary for all who promote and safeguard neurodiversity.

• Registration with CME/CE

  • Early Bird (until 8/1/26) – Hybrid – $300

  • Regular (after 8/1/26) – Hybrid – $400

• Registration without CME

  • Hybrid – $125

  • Virtual Only – $25

You can find full details and register here: Stanford Neurodiversity Summit Registration

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (30.00 hours), APA Continuing Education credits (30.00 hours), ASWB Continuing Education (ACE) credits (30.00 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (30.00 hours)

1. Articulate the factors common to neurodiversity and intersectionality.
2. Identify the impact of systemic/societal bias related to communication and identity on neurodivergent individuals.
3. Describe at least three possible risk factors of mental health challenges in autistic people.
4. Discuss at least four communication differences in autistic people.
5. Describe examples of strengths-based interventions in the mental health service setting.

In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

Credit Designation 
American Medical Association (AMA) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 30.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

ASWB Approved Continuing Education Credit (ACE) 
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Stanford Medicine is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this activity receive 30 continuing education credits. 

American Psychological Association (APA) 
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibly for the content of the programs. 

Cancellation/Refund Policy

See https://stanfordneurodiversityproject.stanford.edu/stanford-neurodiversity-summit

Accessibility Statement
 Stanford University School of Medicine is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME conference coordinator.

Cultural and Linguistic Competency
The planners and speakers of this CME activity have been encouraged to address cultural issues relevant to their topic area for the purpose of complying with California Assembly Bill 1195. Moreover, the Stanford University School of Medicine Multicultural Health Portal contains many useful cultural and linguistic competency tools including culture guides, language access information and pertinent state and federal laws.  You are encouraged to visit the Multicultural Health Portal: https://laneguides.stanford.edu/multicultural-health

For activity related questions, please contact
     Name: Erica Detemmerman
     Email: [email protected]

For CME general questions, please contact 
     Email: [email protected]

In-person: Li Ka Shing Center for Learning and Knowledge (LKSC)  291 Campus Drive
Stanford, CA 94305

Livestreamed: Details sent upon registration

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Stanford Medicine adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

The content of this activity is not related to products or the business lines of an ACCME-defined ineligible company. Hence, there are no relevant financial relationships with an ACCME-defined ineligible company for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity.