Southern Utah Autism Conference 2025

Southern Utah Autism Conference 2025

TBA

Conference CreditChris Haught

8:30am MDT

Check-In & Eat: Power up with a Light Snack Lunchroom

9:00am MDT

Welcome to the Southern Utah Autism Conference LunchroomChris Haught • Paul Day • Joe B Wright • Emily Sagendorf Partners and Vendors Main HallSage Allen, M.S. • Amy Bates • Viet Dinh • Jonah Pena Ekker • Jeanne Fielding • Lisa Gomes • Eric Larson • Luca Nordquist • Kayla Robertson • Emily Sonzogni • Taylor Thomas • Stephen Thyfault • Alicia Weigle • Amber Wood

9:30am MDT

Autism and ABA—Seeing Behavioral Science from the Neurodivergent Perspective Room C1Jared Stewart How to keep your marriage alive with autistic children Room D111Sage Allen, M.S. Harmonizing Family Dynamics: A DBT Approach to Strengthening Relationships Room C6Brett Shumway Reframing Communication: Promoting Dignity and Inclusivity in Disability Discourse Room D2Summer Gunn Understanding Sensory Behavior and Supporting Children's Needs Appropriately LunchroomDanielle Merritt

10:35am MDT

Cancelled-Understanding Sensory Challenges in Autism: Navigating Food and Mealtime Stress Room C6Josh Olivas Interactive Learning: Games for Independent and Happy Little Humans Room D1Lucia Cortes Medrano Uncovering the Hidden Messages: Teaching Effective Communication to Children Room D6Danielle Merritt Giving the Dignity of Risk Room C1Jared Stewart Disability & Special Needs Planning Made Easy; Room D111Andre Sam Maximizing Inclusion: Choosing the Right Supplemental Aides and Services (SAS) Room D2Summer Gunn Help Wanted: I need a job, now what do I do. Room C2Scott Wood

11:40am MDT

Trauma-Informed ABA: Supporting Children's Well-being Through Compassionate Care Room D6Danielle Merritt Supporting Parents: Strategies for Managing Challenging Behaviors at Home Room C6Amy Bates Supporting Young Children's Social Emotional Development: Practical Tools for Caregivers Room D2Summer Gunn 10 Strategies Proven to Inspire Even the Most Difficult Students Room C2Scott Wood Designing Effective Behavior Interventions Room D1Paul Day How to deal with family members who don't understand autism Room D111Sage Allen, M.S. Autism and Employment Room C1Jared Stewart

12:45pm MDT

Lunch Lunchroom

1:30pm MDT

Ask the Autistic BCBA Room C1Jared Stewart Improving Behavior through Motivators, Play Time, and Language: Practical Strategies for Parents Room D1Lucia Cortes Medrano 10 Strategies Proven to Inspire Even the Most Difficult Students-Part 2 Room C2Scott Wood Lego Therapy: Building Social Skills in Home and School Environments Room D111Brynn Bell Looking at Autism through the experience and eyes of young adults with autism. Room D6Danielle Merritt Navigating Autism: Supporting Family Resilience and Self-Care Strategies Room C6Amy Bates Navigating the Hidden Curriculum with IEP Teams Room D2Summer Gunn

2:30pm MDT

Panel Discussion LunchroomPaul Day • Emily Sagendorf • Danielle Merritt • Summer Gunn • Jared Stewart • Stephen Thyfault How to get your autistic child to sleep better: learn how to help them fall asleep easier and sleep for longer Room D2Sage Allen, M.S. Teaching Flexible Thinking: Strategies for Autism Spectrum Individuals Room D111Brynn Bell Motivate Focus and Independence in Children: Consistency, Communication, and Guidance Room D1Lucia Cortes Medrano Enhancing Interpersonal Communication Skills in Autism: Strategies for Success Room C6Brett Shumway

3:30pm MDT

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