Using Exercise as a Change Agent for Enhancing Sensory Processing and Regulation for Enhanced Occupations and Functional Outcomes

Presenter Biography: Amy is a pediatric occupational therapist with over 22 years of experience working with children and families. Amy is a board-certified, practicing occupational therapist who is licensed in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.  Amy has extensive clinical experience working with children with developmental disorders, including Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), Attention […]

Bilingual Minds

Presenter Biography: Dr. Marisel is an Educational leader with international background and cutting-edge experience as an administrator, researcher, and consultant with vast experience in facilitating transformations in schools and communities. Able to stimulate the development of successful cultures in schools and communities through the use of research and data, in combination with the use of […]

How to Deepen Connection and Stop Power Struggles

Presenter Biography: Deb Fusek helps parents of children ages 2 to 13 facing challenging behaviors to become empowered and equipped rather than feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and fearful of the future. Her approach considers brain-body connection and relationship. Learning Objectives: The life-changing impact of learning your child’s brain and body connection. How to stop power struggles […]

Exploring Concepts in Pediatric Mental Health

Presenter Biography: Kim Barthel is a sought-after speaker on many topics for a wide variety of professionals and community members globally. While she is predominantly a speaker and teacher, she also assesses and supports a wide range of clients, often when there is the complexity involved. Her specialties in workshop instruction include Trauma-Sensitive Practice, Pediatric […]

Understanding the Social and Emotional Impacts of Dyslexia

Presenter Biography: Don Winn specializes in various topics related to dyslexia, reading, writing, parenting, children’s education, and many others. Don is the author of fifteen picture books, five chapter books for independent readers, and the nonfiction book Raising a Child with Dyslexia: What Every Parent Needs to Know. Don helps young readers cultivate this love of […]

Innovative Reading Comprehension For All Students

Presenter Biography: Adam Russell worked as a student, teacher, researcher, and clinician around co-creating inclusive spaces and systems with students. Adam focuses on topics surrounding trauma, relational psychology, and positive youth development. Learning Outcomes: Learners will be able to utilize annotation in order to comprehend larger reading texts. Learners will summarize in order to break […]

Container Baby Syndrome: How Modern-Day Baby Equipment Can Lead to Motor Delays

Presenter Biography: Dr. Hope Reyes PT, DPT is a licensed Doctor of Physical therapy and founder of Moving Munchkins. She is a pediatric physical therapist and provides home-based, and virtual physical therapy services for babies and children birth-18 years of age. Dr. Hope is most passionate about educating parents so they feel confident to promote their child’s physical […]

Guide to Helping Picky Eaters Expand Repertoire

Presenter Biography: Heidi Miller has been practicing a speech for 20 years. In addition to her work within the spectrum of speech, Heidi is trained as a Certified Orofacial Myologist. She has a particular interest in feeding disorders, which can deeply affect children’s futures. Heidi has been trained in the SOS Approach, Sensory Approach to […]

Introduction to Primitive Reflex Integration: Indications for Occupational Therapy Treatment

Presenter Biography: Liana Bucciarelli is a Certified Primitive Reflex Reflex Clinical Specialist (CPRCS) and Occupational Therapist. Liana specializes in treating children with various neurological disorders and impairments such as cerebral palsy, anoxic brain injuries, stroke, and microencephaly. Liana is also trained in pediatric toe walking and sensory-based strategies. Learning Outcomes: What are primitive reflexes? What […]

Preschool Language Development and Strategies

Presenter Biography: Kaitlan Wilson earned her Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Appalachian State University. Kaitlan has been with working as a speech-language pathologist with TherapyTalk since 2015.  Overall, Kaitlan enjoys working with children to increase their functional communication and speech-sound intelligibility. Learning Outcomes: Learn effective strategies to foster speech and language. Learn about […]