Conference Schedule Overview
Schedule of Events
You can see the complete schedule of events and biographies of the speakers on the PRISMS website and registration page as the agenda is finalized, or by clicking here. This is a brief overview, mainly to serve as a timeline of events. Please note: the schedule is subject to change.Thursday, July 19, 2018
12:00pm | Conference check-in and registration opens |
1:00pm | Childcare opens |
1:00pm | PRISMS Den opens |
1:15pm–2:45pm | First Steps: “Navigating the PRISMS Conference and Finding Support Along the Way” (for first and second-time attendees only) |
12:15pm–4:30pm | Teacher & Support Staff Training Workshop |
1:15pm–4:30pm | Adult Living Workshop |
3:00pm–4:00pm | Parent Connect (for attendees who would like another option from the workshops) |
4:00pm–7:00pm | Exhibitor Space opens |
5:00pm–6:30pm | Welcome Reception with light hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic drinks |
8:00pm–10:00pm | PRISMS Night at the City Center (Fundraising Event. Tickets only.) |
Friday, July 20, 2018
7:00am–8:00am | Continental breakfast & Exhibitor Space opens |
7:45am | Corporate Kids Childcare opens |
8:00am–5:00pm | Conference sessions (lunch break included) |
1:00pm–5:00pm | PRISMS Den |
5:15pm–6:30pm | Coffee & Tea with the PRISMS Board |
7:00pm–8:30pm | Evening Sessions |
Saturday, July 21, 2018
7:00am–8:00am | Continental breakfast |
7:45am | Corporate Kids Childcare opens |
8:00am–5:00pm | Conference sessions (lunch break included) |
3:30pm–4:45pm | Curbside Consults |
1:00pm–5:00pm | PRISMS Den |
5:15pm–6:15pm | Ice Cream Social |
The conference schedule will be continually updated on the registration website, so please continue to check.
Preliminary Program
The conference program includes:- First Steps Session, (for 1st or 2nd conference attendees)
- Teacher & Staff Training Workshop
- Preparing for Adult Living
- Positive Exposure
- Adolescent Adventure
- Managing food seeking behaviors
- SMS Research Updates
- Sleep & SMS
- Research Updates
- Behavior Supports, (typical SMS Behaviors and more severe behaviors)
- Puberty/Sexuality
- Diet/Nutrition Alternatives
- Adult Transition Supports
- Sibling Workshops
- Genetics 101
- Family Networking (look to the experienced for ideas!)
- SMS Caretaker
- Special needs trusts & financial planning
- Setting the Stage for Success in school
- Education and Legal Advocacy
- Neurological implication and SMS
- SMS Clinic overviews
- Transition Medicine, (moving from pediatric to adult care medicine)
- Networking with other parents…and more!