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!