CONFERENCE SCHEDULE OVERVIEW

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.

 

Preliminary Program

The conference program includes:
  • First Steps Session (for 1st or 2nd conference attendees)
  • Teacher & Staff Training Workshop
  • Shared Living Collaborative
  • Caregiver Trauma: Managing Relational Stress
  • Positive Exposure
  • Adolescent Adventure
  • Managing Food Seeking Behaviors
  • SMS Research Updates
  • Speech & Language and Technology Supports
  • Research Updates
  • Behavior Supports (typical SMS Behaviors and more severe behaviors)
  • Puberty/Sexuality
  • Parenting Tools
  • 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 Advocacy
  • Neurological Implications and SMS
  • SMS Clinic Overviews
  • Transition Medicine (moving from pediatric to adult care medicine)
  • Networking with Other Parents…and More!


Thursday, July 30, 2020

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   Shared Living Collaborative Workshop
1:15pm–4:30pm   Managing Relational Stress and Building Resiliency in Families of Children with Special Needs Relational Stress in Individuals and Families
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
 

Friday, July 31, 2020

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–6:00pm   Curbside Consults
7:00pm–8:30pm   Evening Sessions
8:00pm-11:00pm   Evening Session PRISMS Night at the Courtyard Rooftop (Fundraising Event - Tickets Only)
 

Saturday, August 1, 2020

7:00am–8:00am   Continental Breakfast
7:45am   Corporate Kids Childcare Opens
8:00am–5:00pm   Conference Sessions (Lunch Break Included)
3:45pm–4:30pm   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.

 

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