August 10, 2023

Welcome & Opening Keynote: The Power of One Caring Adult
Session Category :  2023 Sessions  Advanced  Beginner  Intermediate 
9AM  -  10:30AM
Josh Shipp
Morning Break
Session Category :  2023 Sessions 
10:30AM  -  10:45AM
Steps to Independent Living
Session Category :  2023 Sessions  Adult Developmental  Advanced  Beginner  Children's Developmental  Intermediate  Parents / Self Advocates 
10:45AM  -  12:15PM
Melissa Vian
Sarah Gornik
African Orphanages and Human Trafficking: Some Parallel Lessons to Supporting People with Disabilities in America.
Session Category :  2023 Sessions  Advanced  Beginner  Behavioral Health  Intermediate 
10:45AM  -  12:15PM
Gerald Nebeker
Behavioral Momentum: From Resistance to Reinforcement
Session Category :  2023 Sessions  Advanced  Beginner  Children's Developmental  Direct Support  Intermediate 
10:45AM  -  12:15PM
Andy Crossman
Say What? The Ethics & Impact of Language & Human Services
Session Category :  2023 Sessions  Adult Developmental  Advanced  Advocacy  Beginner  Behavioral Health  Children's Developmental  Direct Support  Employment  Intermediate  Leadership  Parents / Self Advocates 
10:45AM  -  12:15PM
Sarah Andrade
Suicide Prevention Fundamentals Instruction
Session Category :  Advanced  Beginner  Behavioral Health  Intermediate 
10:45AM  -  12:15PM
Ali Shields
Lunch (on your own)
Session Category :  2023 Sessions 
12:15PM  -  1:45PM
Functional Uses of Music in the Therapy World
Session Category :  2023 Sessions  Adult Developmental  Advanced  Beginner  Children's Developmental  Intermediate 
1:45PM  -  3:15PM
Samantha Foote
An Integrative Experience – Applying Polyvagal Theory into Practice Part 1
Session Category :  2023 Sessions  Beginner  Behavioral Health  Intermediate 
1:45PM  -  3:15PM
Lex Fanopoulos
Roger Evenson
Supporting Self-Determination in Persons with Disabilities
Session Category :  2023 Sessions  Advocacy  Direct Support  Parents / Self Advocates 
1:45PM  -  3:15PM
Diane Bigler
Change the Conversation with Charting the Life Course Framework
Session Category :  2023 Sessions  Adult Developmental  Advanced  Advocacy  Beginner  Behavioral Health  Children's Developmental  Intermediate 
1:45PM  -  3:15PM
Rosemary Ellis
Sara Lloyd
Peer Leadership: Establishing a Culture of Authenticity
Session Category :  2023 Sessions  Adult Developmental  Beginner  Direct Support  Intermediate  Leadership 
1:45PM  -  3:15PM
Chris Garcia
Afternoon Break
Session Category :  2023 Sessions 
3:15PM  -  3:30PM
An Integrative Experience – Applying Polyvagal Theory into Practice Part 2
Session Category :  2023 Sessions  Beginner  Behavioral Health  Intermediate 
3:30PM  -  5PM
Lex Fanopoulos
Roger Evenson
Self Management: Get YOU out of Your Client’s Intervention
Session Category :  2023 Sessions  Advanced  Beginner  Children's Developmental  Direct Support  Intermediate 
3:30PM  -  5PM
Andy Crossman
Understanding the IEP: Reading the Actual Document
Session Category :  2023 Sessions  Advocacy  Beginner  Children's Developmental  Intermediate  Parents / Self Advocates 
3:30PM  -  5PM
Melissa Vian
Sarah Gornik
Apprenticeships: A Pathway to a Career
Session Category :  2023 Sessions  Employment 
3:30PM  -  5PM
Caleb Tibbitts
MiKayla Monaghan
Just Keep Swimming – How to Stop the Negativity and Build Positive Momentum
Session Category :  2023 Sessions  Advanced  Beginner  Intermediate  Leadership 
3:30PM  -  5PM
Kirsten Walker

August 11, 2023

Opening Keynote: Inside the Complex World of Autism, Mental Health, and Disabilities
Session Category :  2023 Sessions  Advanced  Beginner  Intermediate 
9AM  -  10:15AM
Russell Lehmann
Morning Break
Session Category :  2023 Sessions 
10:15AM  -  10:30AM
Damaged Personal Truths: The Emotional Epidemic of Childhood Conditioning Part 1
Session Category :  2023 Sessions  Adult Developmental  Advanced  Beginner  Behavioral Health  Children's Developmental  Intermediate 
10:30AM  -  12PM
Natalie James
Confidently Supporting A Client in Crisis: The Local Resource Model and Continuum of Care
Session Category :  2023 Sessions  Advanced  Behavioral Health  Intermediate 
10:30AM  -  12PM
Elizabeth Caval-Williams
Leading Better Lives with Person Centered Thinking Tools
Session Category :  2023 Sessions  Adult Developmental  Advanced  Beginner  Children's Developmental  Intermediate 
10:30AM  -  12PM
Hayley Helm
Sarah Allen
The Competing Behavior Pathway: A Tool for Creating Strategic and Effective Behavior Intervention Plans
Session Category :  2023 Sessions  Adult Developmental  Advanced  Beginner  Behavioral Health  Children's Developmental  Intermediate 
10:30AM  -  12PM
Audrey Kennedy
It’s Not Just About Work – Increasing Awareness of Employee Wellness
Session Category :  2023 Sessions  Advanced  Beginner  Intermediate  Leadership 
10:30AM  -  12PM
Kirsten Walker
Commitment to Community Luncheon
Session Category :  2023 Sessions 
12PM  -  1:30PM
Damaged Personal Truths: The Emotional Epidemic of Childhood Conditioning Part 2
Session Category :  2023 Sessions  Adult Developmental  Advanced  Beginner  Behavioral Health  Children's Developmental  Intermediate 
1:30PM  -  3PM
Natalie James
From Compliance to Compassion: How to use Today’s ABA
Session Category :  2023 Sessions  Adult Developmental  Advanced  Advocacy  Beginner  Behavioral Health  Children's Developmental  Intermediate 
1:30PM  -  3PM
Audrey Kennedy
Supporting Parents with Learning Difficulties
Session Category :  2023 Sessions  Adult Developmental  Intermediate 
1:30PM  -  3PM
Cathy Haarstad
IdahoGamerGirl Presents: Level Up Your Role
Session Category :  2023 Sessions  Adult Developmental  Advanced  Advocacy  Beginner  Behavioral Health  Children's Developmental  Direct Support  Intermediate  Parents / Self Advocates 
1:30PM  -  3PM
Gina Johnson
The Power of Positivity and Healing Effects of Sound
Session Category :  2023 Sessions  Beginner 
1:30PM  -  3PM
Julie Walker