SESSIONS
DAY 1 - May 12, 2023

Opening Session
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM (EDT)

Emily Ransom
Decreasing Aggressive Behavior in Autism
9:30 AM (EDT) - May 12, 2023

Carmellina Stetson, MA, BCBA
Sponsored: Supporting Social Skills Development
10:30 AM (EDT) - May 12, 2023

Tannalynn Neufeld, MS, CCC-SLP
5 Communication Strategies to Teach Nonverbal Children with Autism
11:30 AM (EDT) - May 12, 2023

Michelle L. Myers
Autism and Using Senses to Teach New Things
1:30 PM (EDT) - May 12, 2023

Jenny Sanders
Self-Care and Self-Love (Avoiding Parental Burnout)
2:30 PM (EDT) - May 12, 2023

Sharon Czerwien, MA
Helpful Tips for Homeschooling a Child with Sensory Processing Disorder
4:00 PM (EDT) - May 12, 2023

Victoria Cooksley
How to Reduce Anxiety Around Bedtime Routines
5:00 PM (EDT) - May 12, 2023
DAY 2 - May 13, 2023

Gayle Y. Fisher, M.Ed., Ed.Tech.
Behavior Interventions Based on Intrinsic Motivation
9:30 AM (EDT) - May 13, 2023

Dr. Erik Won
Sponsored: Novel Therapeutic Approaches for ASD, including MeRT
10:30 AM (EDT) - May 13, 2023

Karen Massey
Autism and Childhood Apraxia of Speech
11:30 AM (EDT) - May 13, 2023

Michelle Ridsdale
Building Safe Social Relationships Online for Young People – Dangers of Social Networks
1:30 PM (EDT) - May 13, 2023

Dr. Michael Ellis D.O., FAACAP
Transitional Life Issues – Possible Medications
2:30 PM (EDT) - May 13, 2023

Dr. Theoharis C. Theoharides, MS, MPhil, PhD, MD, FAAAAI
How Inflammation May Affect Children with Autism
4:00 PM (EDT) - May 13, 2023

Heather Cook
How Sensory Issues Make Socializing Harder and What You Can Do About It
5:00 PM (EDT) - May 13, 2023
DAY 3 - May 14, 2023

Jarilyn Conner, PHD, MPA, MA
You are not Alone: Support Services for Parents and Caregivers Who Have Someone They Know Diagnosed with Autism
9:30 AM (EDT) - May 14, 2023

Dr. Gabriel M. Belfort, M.D., Ph.D.
Sponsored: The Gut Brain Axis
10:30 AM (EDT) - May 14, 2023

Sam Mitchell
Taking the Word "Normal" Out of Our Vocabulary
11:30 AM (EDT) - May 14, 2023


Arlene Lechner, M.Ed.
Melissa Hochberg, M.Ed.
Developing Relationships for Teens and Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum
1:30 PM (EDT) - May 14, 2023

Alyssa Schienbein, M.Ed.
Creating and Changing Routine
2:30 PM (EDT) - May 14, 2023

Dina Farmer
Traveling with an Autistic Child
4:00 PM (EDT) - May 14, 2023

Angela Taylor, MS, CNS, LDN
SCD and GAPS Diet for Autism
5:00 PM (EDT) - May 14, 2023
DAY 4 - May 15, 2023

Cara Koscinski, OTD, MOT, OTR/L, CAS
Executive Function and Autism
9:30 AM (EDT) - May 15, 2023

Dr. Neil H. Riordan, PA, PhD
Sponsored: Stem Cell Therapy for Autism
10:30 AM (EDT) - May 15, 2023


Shelly McLaughlin
Officer Laurie Reyes
Wandering and Elopement
11:30 AM (EDT) - May 15, 2023

Crystal Sanford, M.Ed., M.A. CCC-SLP
Autism and IEPs: Successfully Navigating Special Education
1:30 PM (EDT) - May 15, 2023

Siobhán Wilcox
Stress Management and Self-care for Parents of Special Needs Children
2:30 PM (EDT) - May 15, 2023

Emily Holl
Seven Simple Strategies for Sibling Support: Tips for Parents and Service Providers
4:00 PM (EDT) - May 15, 2023

Andrew Crosbie
Transitioning from School to the Workplace
5:00 PM (EDT) - May 15, 2023