May 2023 Summit Live

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