Southern Utah Autism Conference 2025: Full Schedule

9:30am PDT

Harmonizing Family Dynamics: A DBT Approach to Strengthening Relationships

Saturday April 26, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am PDT

When one member of a family struggles, everyone feels it. Drawing from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), this workshop will address ways to rebalance family life to recenter on bonding, fun, and overall healthy relationships. We will also cover how to establish clear family rules and expectations, and how to recover more quickly after difficult incidents. The goal is to have more enjoyable family time and spend less time managing problems.

Speakers

Brett Shumway

Possibilities ABA

Saturday April 26, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Room C6

Coping Skills for Families

Audience Families, Professional

10:35am PDT

Understanding Sensory Challenges in Autism: Navigating Food and Mealtime Stress

Saturday April 26, 2025 10:35am - 11:35am PDT

Room C6

Food plays a unique role in the lives of autistic individuals, often complicated by the presence of sensory sensitivities and limited palates. Navigating these obstacles can be difficult and oh so stressful for everyone involved in the meal process, so what gives? What’s going on and can it improve? Join as we discuss food, self-regulation, and maybe even some helpful ideas.

Speakers

Josh Olivas

Autism Specialist

Josh (he/him) considered using AI to write this bio, as a robot writing about a robot seemed deliciously appropriate, but, unfortunately, he couldn't get past the CAPTCHA code. Having somehow made it into his 30s, he has a wide variety of experiences and interests which he draws upon... Read More →

Saturday April 26, 2025 10:35am - 11:35am PDT
Room C6

Behavior at Home

Audience Families, Caregivers, Educators, Professional

11:40am PDT

Supporting Parents: Strategies for Managing Challenging Behaviors at Home

Saturday April 26, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm PDT

Room C6

Acknowledge the challenges parents face in managing challenging behaviors at home. Emphasize the importance of positive behavior support and creating a structured and predictable environment. Reiterate the importance of patience, consistency, and seeking professional support.

Speakers

Amy Bates

Outreach Coordinator, Family Support Center

Amy Bates has worked at The Family Support Center in several different capacities for 17 years, most recently as the Outreach Coordinator. She also worked for Utah Foster Care for over 10 years as an consultant and trainer. She is passionate about supporting children and helping families... Read More →

Saturday April 26, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm PDT
Room C6

Behavior at Home

Audience Families

1:30pm PDT

Navigating Autism: Supporting Family Resilience and Self-Care Strategies

Saturday April 26, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT

Room C6

Acknowledge the emotional and practical challenges faced by families of children with autism. Emphasize the importance of self-care and building resilience within the family system and offer coping strategies for parent.

Speakers

Amy Bates

Outreach Coordinator, Family Support Center

Saturday April 26, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room C6

Coping Skills for Families

Audience Families

2:30pm PDT

Enhancing Interpersonal Communication Skills in Autism: Strategies for Success

Saturday April 26, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

Room C6

Underdeveloped skill in back-and-forth communication is a core diagnostic feature of autism. Teaching effective interpersonal communication goes a long way to reduce tantrums, frustration, and other concerns. Knowing that, how do we effectively teach interpersonal communication to children, youth, and young adults on the autism spectrum? This workshop will draw from social skills training (PEERS), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to do just that.

Speakers

Brett Shumway

Possibilities ABA

Saturday April 26, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room C6

Audience Families, Caregivers, Educators, Professional
Subject Communication

Southern Utah Autism Conference 2025

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