Once you initiate a submission, an ID and Password will automatically be assigned to you. They can be found in the Presentation Control Panel, the small frame to the left of the screen. Please write down your assigned ID and Password as soon as you begin as this feature makes it possible for you to make modifications up until the submission deadline, logging in as many times as necessary. We also advise that you DO NOT use your "Back" button in the Web Browser, rather use the Control Panel Links to return to any aspect of the submission, such as Setup Session or People. If you would like, please print this and make reference to it as you submit.

There are 4 steps to submitting a session proposal:

  1. Setup Session- This link in the left Control Panel will allow you to do the following:

    • Enter the Title of the session.
    • Choose 1 of the 11 Content Areas listed.
    • Enter a 80 word Conference Program Description of the proposed session. It is HIGHLY advised that you type this into a Word Processor first, and then COPY/PASTE into the box provided.

  2. People- This link in the left Control Panel will allow you to do the following:

    • First, add a presenter by clicking on "Add a person" and then providing the name, contact information, email, and a biographical sketch.
    • Then add any additional presenters by using the same link. These presenters will have emails sent to them once you have filled in their email addresses. They will be able to log back in and edit their contact information and biographical sketches if it is necessary.

  3. Content Plan- This link will allow you to Copy/Paste your text as well as Upload it as an HTML file (there is a link with instructions, just click on "You need to learn how to submit an HTML file" when you get there). The plan should include: details on the content that will be provided, learning objectives, and sufficient information to determine how the session contributes to best practice and advances the field of autism spectrum disorders. Suggested word length is 500-2000 words.

    • If you do not have any special symbols, italics & bolded text, or superscripts, etc. then simply select "OPEN CONTENT PLAN FORM NOW". It is HIGHLY advised that you type this into a Word Processor first, and then COPY/PASTE into the box provided. Click the "Submit" button at the bottom when finished.
    • If you do have some of the items listed above, then please select "Upload as a HTML file" for question 2, & then click on "OPEN CONTENT PLAN FORM NOW".

  4. Confirmation- please check that all the information is correct. If you need to make changes to any step, please use the links in the control panel, make the modifications, and RE-SUBMIT at the bottom of the page.

Retrieve and Modify an Existing Presentation

To retrieve and view or modify an existing presentation:
  • Return to http://asa.confex.com/asa/2006/index.html
  • Have your Presentation ID number and password handy when you return.
  • Enter the Presentation ID number and password in the login boxes, click View.
  • Use the Presentation Control Panel to view or modify the desired part of the presentation. Then click the Submit button to send your changes.

Withdraw a Presentation

  • Select Withdraw from the Presentation Control Panel.
  • Under the Comments section, type in your reason for withdrawing your presentation.
  • Click "Withdrawal". The link "Withdraw" will change to "Re-Submit" in the Presentation Control Panel and can be used for re-submittion of the withdrawn presentation.

If you run into any problems, please email your questions or comments using the hyperlink to "Tech Support" that appears in the Session Control Panel. Technical support may be obtained by calling (401) 334-0220 between 8:30 a.m and 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday-Friday, or by emailing technical support

Good luck! And let us know if there is anything we can do to make this process easier.