Southern Utah Autism Conference 2025: Full Schedule

10:35am MDT

Uncovering the Hidden Messages: Teaching Effective Communication to Children

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

Lack of communication is the number one reason for problem behavior. In this session we will discuss how to identify what a child's problem behavior is telling us about their need for communication and how to teach them to communicate the things they need. When children know that the are understood and that there communication is honored, much of their problem behavior goes away and growing blossoms.

Speakers

Danielle Merritt

MA BCBA LBA, Elevation Behavioral Science Services

Danielle Merritt MA BCBA LBA loves the work she does as the owner and director of Elevation Behavioral Science Services. Danielle is a Licensed Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (MA BCBA LBA) with a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and a master’s certification in Autism... Read More →

Reducing problem Behavior through Communication 4 Slides DMerritt 4 25 prn

Saturday April 26, 2025 10:35am - 11:35am MDT
Room D6

Communication

Audience Families, Caregivers

11:40am MDT

Trauma-Informed ABA: Supporting Children's Well-being Through Compassionate Care

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

Room D6

Compassionate care through understanding the whole child is the goal of quality Applied Behavior Analysis. This session will discuss the elements of trauma assumed ABA and the power that it has to support children. We will talk about aspects to consider when looking for this kind of provider and the difference it can make in the quality of care.

Speakers

Danielle Merritt

MA BCBA LBA, Elevation Behavioral Science Services

Saturday April 26, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MDT
Room D6

ABA Practices

Audience Families, Caregivers, Educators, Professional

1:30pm MDT

Looking at Autism through the experience and eyes of young adults with autism.

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

Room D6

This session will talk about the ways that autism has affected the experiences of my 2 children who are now young adults. This session will given an understanding of how they view communication with others, sensory needs and experiences that have been beneficial, and other insights.

Speakers

Danielle Merritt

MA BCBA LBA, Elevation Behavioral Science Services

Saturday April 26, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Room D6

Coping Skills for Families

Audience Families, Caregivers, Educators, Professional