11th Annual Philadelphia Autism Project Conference. Understanding Autistic Masking: Mental Health, Identity and Belonging

The 2026 Philadelphia Autism Project Conference will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Academy of Natural Sciences, located at 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103. This year’s conference will explore the topic of understanding autistic masking: mental health, identity, and belonging.

We are proud to share that our very own Khylil Robinson – Community Autism Peer Specialist from DBHIDS, will serve as a panelist, presenting on the topic of ‘Centering Voices and Experiences of People of Color’.

The conference is free to attend and will offer education, resources, light refreshments, and lunch. If you are interested in attending or would like more information, please register using the link provided.