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Strengthening Literacy Development and Growth through Community Collaboration
2027 Conference Proposals
(Researchers/Professionals)
The NeurodivURGENT Conference is a three-day, highly interactive hybrid event designed to serve as a catalyst for collaboration around issues that directly impact the plights of underserved youth facing neurocognitive challenges. By intentionally curating interdisciplinary panels, workshops, roundtable discussions and keynote presentations that explore different sides of the same issues, this event is positioned to spark innovative partnerships and assist professionals in gaining better understandings of how their respective roles fit into the larger neurodiversity ecosystem.
Overview:
The NeurodivURGENT team is currently seeking researchers, educators, field practitioners who have done equity-centered research and/or field work on behalf of neurodivergent youth in the following disciplines: law/legal profession, education, social work, psychology, neuroscience, public health, policy/public service and medicine
Emphasis must be placed on one or more of the following five (5) areas: cognition & learning, rehabilitative justice, behavioral and emotional health, equitable access to screening and treatment and/or caregiver support.
Submission Types:
Participants may apply to showcase their work through workshops, research/field work presentations, and research/field work posters. All entries will be peer-reviewed and selected based on rubric criteria provided in submission instructions.
Workshops
NeurodivURGENT workshops provide opportunities for hands-on engagement that encourages participants to actively work through scenarios that challenge them to design strategies that are transferable into their day-to-day lives as professionals, parents/caregivers, and community stakeholders.
Research/Field Work Posters:
Selected posters will remain on exhibit for the entirety of the conference. Those who have submitted accepted posters will be allotted time to share their work and engage with conference attendees during the two-hour poster session event.
Research/Field Work Presentations:
Selected presenters will be allotted 30 minutes each to share their research and/or field work and an additional 5-10 minutes for Q & A. Final presentations and all other visual aids must be submitted in advance to ensure an efficient, engaging, and pleasant experience for all.
Submission Portal Opens:
(Guidelines, rubrics, and submission instructions will also be provided at this time.)
Monday, October 5, 2026
Submission Deadline:
Monday, December 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST
Decisions Emailed:
Monday, January 11, 2027
Proposal
Submissions
General Submission Guidelines:
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All submissions must fall in one or more of the following five categories: Cognition and Learning, Rehabilitative Justice, Behavioral and Emotional Health, Equitable Access to Screening and Treatment, or Caregiver Support. (On the application, please select the one that most closely aligns with your submission.)
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All submissions must be the author's own original work and must not infringe on the copyright/intellectual property rights of any other individual or organization.
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All submissions must clearly align with the goal of creating more equitable supports for under-resourced neurodivergent youth and families.
Interactive Workshop Submissions:
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NeurodivURGENT Interactive Workshops must include highly-engaging approaches to address topics that directly relate to the theme of the conference "Sustaining Progress Through Improved Strategy and Collaboration" and also be geared toward one of the five key focus areas noted in the general guidelines.
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Submissions should include an outline highlighting the key points that will be discussed, estimated times for each portion of the discussion, and examples of how participants will remain engaged throughout.
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Use of visual aids and manipulatives are highly encouraged.
Poster Submissions:
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Research posters must include the following headings: Title, Authors/Affiliation, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion/Conclusions, Acknowledgments, and References.
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Field work posters must include the following headings: Title, Authors/Affiliation, Abstract, Project Summary, Key Performance Indicators, Discussion/Conclusions, Acknowledgement, and References.
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All poster submissions must be legible and include text and graphics that clearly demonstrate the objectives and outcomes of the research.
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Posters will be printed on 4' x 3' posters and should be formatted accordingly.
Presentation Outline Submissions:
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Research presentation outlines must include the following headings: Title, Authors/Affiliation, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion/Conclusions, Acknowledgments, and References.
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Field work presentation outlines must include the following headings: Title, Authors/Affiliation, Abstract, Project Summary, Key Performance Indicators, Discussion/Conclusions, Acknowledgement, and References.
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Estimated time allotment for each portion of the 30 minute presentation should also be included.
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Note that Q&A time is separate and does not need to be included in the 30 minute allotment.
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Thank you for your interest in applying to present during the 2026 NeurodivURGENT Conference. Please complete the form below with the information requested.