A look back at the 2023 Gatlinburg Conference

The KU Life Span Institute hosted the Gatlinburg Conference on Research and Theory in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities April 10-13, 2023. One of the premier conferences for behavioral scientists conducting research on intellectual and developmental disabilities, the conference brings together scientists from around the world to discuss research and collaborate.

With a focus on rare genetic disorders in intellectual and developmental disability, the 2023 conference included sessions on diversity in IDD research, social-communication outcomes in autistic toddlers, and research highlights from studies on sleep habits among people with IDD, gastrointestinal issues, recent genetic findings, and research on family supports. 

Browse a gallery of images from the conference. 

The next Gatlinburg Conference will be held April 17-19, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo.