The 2026 Boston forum.

April 4–5, 2026 · Advancing Autism Awareness Forum · Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston.

Science. Family. Expression.

The two-day Boston forum brought clinical research, family perspectives, and the arts into one interdisciplinary gathering.

Program highlights

Research and care across the lifespan

Margaret Bauman, MD, addressed autism research and clinical challenges across the lifespan.

Education and family perspectives

Debra May, PhD, explored neurodiverse education. Raymond K. Wang and Xiaochun Wang shared a parent–child perspective on strengths and talent.

Arts and lived experience

Documentaries and an art exhibition explored autism through mathematics, creative expression, and adventure.

Conference chairs

Xue-Jun (June) Kong, MD · Walid Yassin, DMSc, MMSc