International EARLY-ASD Conference 2026

Join us for the EARLY-ASD Conference 2026: Diversity, Neurodiversity, and Digital Social Stories in Early Childhood Education, taking place on 1 September 2026 at Maria Grzegorzewska University (APS) in Warsaw.

Maria Grzegorzewska University (APS) is pleased to invite you to the international EARLY-ASD Conference: “Diversity, Neurodiversity, and Digital Social Stories in Early Childhood Education”, which will be held on 1 September 2026 at the University’s campus, located at 40 Szczęśliwicka Street, Warsaw, Poland.

The conference is jointly organized by Maria Grzegorzewska University (APS) and the University of Warsaw (UW) and marks the culmination of the international EARLY-ASD project, which is currently entering its final phase. The event offers a unique opportunity to learn about the project's outcomes, including innovative educational tools and practical guides designed to support teachers working with children on the autism spectrum.

The organizers also welcome participants who wish to attend as observers. They will have the opportunity to participate in a rich programme of lectures and workshops led by experts from different countries.

Featured Workshops and Sessions

Workshops in Polish

• Creating Digital Social Stories
  Dr Agnieszka Siedler, Dr Ewa Odachowska-Rogalska

Sessions in English

• Writing Our Way Through the PhD: Collective Autoethnography for Wellbeing
• From Autistic School Experience to Inclusive Teacher Education: A Participatory Workshop with an Educational Specialist
• Meeting Diverse Learning Needs: Differentiated Instruction for Students with Autism in Inclusive Classrooms

The conference is organized in cooperation with the University of Warsaw and supported by international organizations, including RC25 ISA and IKA.today, which are actively engaged in promoting social inclusion.

Participation in the conference offers an excellent opportunity to exchange experiences, gain new insights, and discover practical solutions that support inclusive education from the earliest years of childhood.

For more information about the conference and the EARLY-ASD project, please visit the project website.