Oral & E-Poster Presentations
Share your work with a global audience of experts, advocates, and peers.
Submission Theme
Submissions are invited on any topic related to autism, preferably reflecting the conference theme:
Autism in the Global South: Culture, Community, and Neurodiversity
Oral Paper Presentations
For registered delegates presenting original research or projects aligned with the conference themes.
- Format: 8-minute presentation + 2-minute Q&A.
- Abstracts (max 250 words) to be submitted via the GAC 2026 website.
- Accepted abstracts will feature in the Conference Proceedings.
- Note: Case reports/series will not be accepted as oral presentations.
The Rukmini Krishnaswamy Award for the Best Paper Presentation
This award celebrates outstanding oral paper presentations that significantly contribute to the conference themes.
E-Poster Presentations
Digital posters on innovative, culturally relevant, or community-driven work.
- Format: Maximum 3 slides (16:9 landscape).
- Displayed on 42” digital screens; presenters engage with delegates during poster sessions.
- Case reports may be submitted as E-Posters (format: Introduction – Case Description – Discussion/Conclusion).
The Veronica Mathias Award for the Best Poster Presentation
This award celebrates outstanding e-poster presentations that significantly contribute to the conference themes.
Submission Deadline
December 20th, 2025
General Notes
- Presenters must be registered delegates.
- Abstracts should follow this format: Background–Objectives–Methods–Results–Conclusion.
- Abstracts should contain a maximum of 250 words.
- Judging criteria will be shared with accepted presenters along with the acceptance mail.
- If your abstract is accepted, authors will be notified via email. Accepted presenters are required to complete their registration within the specified timeline.
Queries?
For any questions regarding submissions, please contact:
scientificcommittee.gac2026@gmail.com