All of our: 2023 Sessions

August 10, 2023

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

August 11, 2023

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