Get excited about this lineup of speakers and topics, because it's incredible! Why? The goal of this summit is to help you implement neurodiversity-affirming strategies that will help you connect with and engage your autistic students. In turn, this will place compassion over compliance and help your classroom run more smoothly. ❤️
Below, you will find the summit schedule and access links.
*Note: All times are shown in CDT!
SUMMIT KICKOFF
Sunday, July 14th
7:00 pm CDT - Kickoff Call & Adapted Book "Make & Take" in the Summit Facebook Group. Grab your copy of "Brown Bear, Brown Bear" and join me. I'll send out the visuals that you can laminate and I'll show you how to adapt a book. Plus, I'll talk about why I like to do this and how it can help with engagement!
DAY 1
Monday, July 15th - Communication & Language
8:00 am CDT - Day 1 videos become available inside the summit hub
7:00 pm CDT - Live Make & Take session for All Access Pass holders.
🎟 Get your All Access Pass here 🎟
On the first day of the Preschool Autism Summit, you will learn about various strategies and tools to enhance communication skills in autistic preschoolers. By the end of the day, you will have practical knowledge and actionable ideas to support and enhance communication and language development in preschool autistic students.
JESSIE GINSBURG
Essential Sensory Strategies To Accelerate Communication In Autistic Students
KATJA PISCITELLI
Introduction To Gestalt Language Processing
KARINA SAECHAO
AAC Is for Everyone: Circumventing Barriers and Improving AACcess For Marginalized Communities
LAURA HAYES
AAC And GLPs: What You Need to Know
RACHEL MADEL
Unlocking AAC Success: Effective Classroom Modeling Strategies
CLAY HADDEN
Video Modeling: The Potential Of Screens
NICOLE CASEY
Play Their Way: The Transformative Power Of Child-Led Play For Gestalt Language Processors
DR. LISA MARNELL
How Can You Become Neurodiversity Affirming?
DAY 2
Tuesday, July 16th - Regulation & Social/Emotional
8:00 am CDT - Day 2 videos become available inside the summit hub
7:00 pm CDT - Live Make & Take session for All Access Pass holders. Get your All Access Pass here.
You will learn about tools and techniques for emotional regulation, ways to support selective eaters, and the role of understanding internal bodily signals. The sessions will emphasize the importance of social-emotional learning in special education, and offer guidance on potty training autistic children. By the end of the day, you will be equipped with practical approaches for dysregulated students and children experiencing challenging behaviors in the classroom.
LEAH KUYPERS
Using The Zones Of Regulation At The Preschool Level
BRITTYN COLEMAN
Supporting Selective Eaters In The Classroom
LAURA PETIX
Interoception: The Missing Link To Emotional Regulation
DESTINY HUFF
Heart and Mind: The Role of Social Emotional Learning in Special Education
MOLLY JOHNSON
Potty Training Strategies To Avoid!
DR. TAYLOR DAY
Understanding And Reframing Autistic Traits (Including The PDA Profile) From A Neurodiversity Lens
DR. LISA MARNELL
Sensory Safety In the Preschool Classroom
AMANDA DIEKMAN
Bringing The Principles Of Low Demand Parenting Into The School Setting
DAY 3
Wednesday, July 17th - Teaching & Learning
8:00 am CDT - Day 3 videos become available inside the summit hub
7:00 pm CDT - Live Make & Take session for All Access Pass holders. Get your All Access Pass here.
On Day 3, you will focus on effective teaching and learning strategies for autistic preschoolers. You will explore ways to create predictable routines, respect student autonomy, and build confidence through errorless learning. By the end of the day, educators will have a wealth of knowledge and practical strategies to enhance the educational experience for their autistic students.
LUCY PERILLO
Morning Bins in ECSE To Create Predictable Routines
DIAMOND RASHAD
Hand-Over-Hand: Honoring Autonomy
LISA HOLLADY
Building Confidence: The Power Of Errorless Learning
JENNIFER HOFFERBER
Leading With Confidence: Break Free From The 'I Don't Know How To Be A Boss' Mentality
TARA PHILLIPS
Fostering Smoother Transitions For Preschool Autistic Students
AMBER ARRINGTON
5 Things Parents Wish Sped Teachers & SLP's Knew!
ASHLEY BARLOW
The IEP Process
For The Preschool Level
TRACY METZ
Preparing For Kindergarten: How To Help Make The Transition Successful
SUMMIT WRAP UP
Thursday, July 18th - Wrap Up Call & Bonus Training
7:00-8:15 pm CDT - Summit Closing Call, prizes, and a live bonus training titled:
"3 Key Strategies For Supporting Autistic Students With High Support Needs"!
Join Tara for a final call, where prize winners will be announced. Then, there will be a bonus training on the topic of teaching young autistic children with high support needs.
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We are proud to announce that the Preschool Autism Summit is partnering with Lilly's Voice. Lilly's Voice is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices to children in need. Founded in 2021 and inspired by a young autistic girl named Lilly, the organization has already supplied over 380 AAC devices, empowering non-speaking children to communicate effectively. By participating in our summit, you will not only gain valuable insights and strategies for supporting preschool-age autistic children but also contribute to this beautiful cause. A portion of the proceeds from the summit will be donated to Lilly's Voice, helping to give a voice to those who need it most. Join us in making a difference and supporting the mission that every child deserves a voice. 🌟💖
