Individuals who support neurodiverse children would benefit from this conference, including: Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Educators, Mental Health Professionals, Educational Assistants and caregivers.
SPEAKER DAY 1
Autism strategies & neurodiversity affirming practices
Making Sense of Sensory
Download Cari Ebert’s Autism Handout and Sensory Handout
Cari Ebert’s bio:
Cari Ebert, MS, CCC-SLP, is a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist in private practice in the Kansas City, Missouri area. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa in 1993 and her master’s degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in 1995. Cari is a neurodiversity affirming therapist, consultant, author, product developer, and nationally recognized speaker who gets paid to do what she loves most-TALK! She has an energetic personality, and this translates to a high-energy speaking style. Cari specializes in autism, apraxia, play-based learning, parent coaching, and early child development.
SPEAKER DAY 2
How to work as cointerventionists & Move to improve AAC
Move to develop speech, language and literacy & executive function and social emotional literacy
Kelly’s Supporting Neurodivergence Handouts
Kelly Vess Bio:
Kelly Vess, MA, CCC-SLP, has over 20 years of experience as a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist, researcher, and clinical instructor. Kelly aims to create lifelong change by bridging the best efficacy research into Monday morning practice.
Kelly is the host of ‘The Preschool SLP Podcast: KellyVessSLP’ and creator of the ‘Sparkle in School Membership’, which capitalizes on movement activities to treat the whole child. Kelly is the author of 32 Lessons for Lifelong Change in Autism Intervention and the clinical textbook Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment (Thieme Publishers), which is currently translated into multiple languages.
Cost
$440 CAD Regular registration rate
$415 CAD (early bird pricing until December 31, 2024)
Lunch, snacks (morning & afternoon) and refreshments provided each day
12 hours of professional development
Certificate provided upon conference completion
Accommodations
Guest Room Block
Dates: Tuesday, March 18, 2025—Saturday, March 22, 2025
Standard Room $139.00
Premium Room $169.00
Rates are based on availability and applicable taxes and fees are not included.
The above rates are net, non-commissionable, and quoted in Canadian dollars.
Based on single or double occupancy. $20.00 extra person charge applies.
Children 17 years and under stay for free in their parent’s room.
Our complimentary hot buffet breakfast will be included for up to two registered guests.
Children three & under eat free.
6:30 to 11:00 am available in THÉ Restaurant ~ Dine-in only, gratuity not included.
Booking Instructions
Call: +1-403-253-1101 or toll free 1-800-661-9566
Email: reservations@carriagehouse.net
Please reference Level up your Knowledge on Neurodivergence when booking hotel accommodations
Please reserve rooms prior to Friday, February 21, 2025
Online Booking Link: (Level up your Knowledge on Neurodivergence)
Check-in begins at 3:00 pm. Check out time is 11:00am.
Early check-in requests will be noted but cannot be guaranteed and subject to availability.
