The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy (ABCT) Autism SIG is a professional community committed to research, support, and advocacy for autistic people and those with other developmental disabilities. We focus on the intersection of behavioral and cognitive therapy and the growing neurodiversity movement, honoring the tradition of CBT through a neuron-affirming lens.

Read our full SIG mission and diversity statement.

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Annual Call for SIG Poster Expo Submissions

The call for submissions to the 2026 SIG Poster Expo is now open. Check out information about submitting to the SIG Expo and keep up to date with plans for our Pre-Conference on Thursday, November 12, 2026 here.

Upcoming Seminar: Internship and Postdoc Live Q &A

Do you want to learn about applying to internships and postdocs with a neurodiversity focus? Attend the ABCT Autism SIG’s upcoming panel about this topic, including perspectives from trainees, clinicians, industry professionals, and researchers.

The panel and Q&A will take place on Wednesday, August 26th at 3:00 pm EST/12:00 pm PT/2:00 pm CT. Register here: https://montclair.zoom.us/meeting/register/_xZTuMBnTF6EMZMA9PcOGQ#/registration

Don’t forget to check out recordings of past Autism SIG Seminar Series HERE!