Below are handouts provided by presenters prior to the conference.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27
11:00 – 12:00 BREAKOUT SESSION A (60 min.)
Starting Small: Factors that May Impact Development of Young Children Born Extremely Preterm or with Extremely Low Birth Weight
Stephanie Anderson, M.D.
From Early Intervention to Preschool: Facilitating Positive and Successful Transitions for Children and Families
Tabitha Perry; Kathy Wilkins; Amy Fisher; and Stephanie Bear, Ed. S., CCC-SLP
1:30 – 3:00 BREAKOUT SESSION B (90 min.)
Research in Brain Development: Implications for Speech and Language Disorders
Lawrence Molt, PhD, Ph.D., CCC-A, CCC-SLP, FASHA, FAAA
Nerve Ninja
Jessica D. Strickland, BSE, LICSW and Jennifer Street, LCSW-S
3:15 – 4:45 BREAKOUT SESSION C (90 min.)
Navigating Autism Conversations: Supporting Families Through Honest and Open Communication
Pam Ramsey, M.C.D., CCC-SLP and Abby Hicks, M.A. CO
The Role of Child Care Providers in Early Intervention
Leigh Pate and Stephanie Waters, M.S., IMH-E®
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28
9:45 – 10:45 BREAKOUT SESSION D (60 min.)
Unlocking Your Inner Detective Superpowers: Embracing an Investigative Mindset for Understanding Behaviors That Challenge Us
Tweety Yates, Ph.D.
Sensory-Based Feeding at Home
Mary Laura Day, OTR/L, MS, NTMTC and Kristen Wilhite, M.A., CCC-SLP
11:00 – 12:00 BREAKOUT SESSION E (60 min.)
Let’s Talk About it: Resource Panel Discussion of Statewide Community Resources for Supporting Families
Savannah Loudin (moderator); Sallye Longshore; Mary Florian; Stephanie Waters, M.S., IMH-E®; and Kym Williams
GOLD(R) for Preschool Special Educators
Stephanie Bear, Ed. S., CCC-SLP and Kathy Wilkins
1:30 – 3:00 BREAKOUT SESSION F (90 min.)
Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Neurologic Perspectives on Assessment and Treatment
Lawrence Molt, PhD, Ph.D., CCC-A, CCC-SLP, FASHA, FAAA
Integrating Music into Home Visits and Group Socialization: Promoting Emotional, Physical, and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood
Maggie Gill, MM, BM
Cutting Through the Noise: You Are the Strategy
Joy Winchester
3:15 – 4:45 BREAKOUT SESSION G (90 min.)
Home Visits: Competence, Confidence, and Connection
Melissa White, MSPT; Julia Stanley, M.S.; Brandy Rhodes MS, CCC-SLP; and Megan Carpenter, OTD, OTR/L
Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) Preschool Updates
Kathy Wilkins and Stephanie Bear, Ed. S. CCC-SLP
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29
8:00 – 9:00 BREAKOUT SESSION H (60 min.)
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): What is it? What is Our Role in Supporting AAC Users?
Ashton Robinson, M.S., CCC-SLP; Amanda Savage, M.S., CCC-SLP; Chelsea Emmons, M.S., CCC-SLP; and Jessica Payne, M.S., CCC-SLP
Special Needs Childcare Subsidy
Melissa Anderson
10:45-11:45 CLOSING KEYNOTE
The Power of Hope
Joy Winchester