Meet Our Presenters
TRACK 1 : UNDERSTANDING “DIFFERENT”
The summit video series is completely free, accompanied by a 133-page quick refresher guide replete with mind maps for every talk to help you assimilate and apply all the fabulous learnings from all the talks available at a massive discount at this time!
DR. SAMIR DALWAI
Developmental Pediatrician, Founder-director, New Horizons Group; Former National Chairperson, Chapter Of Developmental Pediatrics, Indian Academy Of Pediatrics
Autism and lifestyle: small interventions that lead to big changes
JAN BLACHER, P.H.D
Distinguished Professor, Associate Dean, Former Uc Presidential Chair, Director, Search Family Autism Resource Center, Graduate School Of Education, University Of California
Autism 101 and smooth sailing into early school years for young children with autism spectrum disorder
SHARON SALINE, P.H.D
Clinical Psychologist, Author Of: “what Your Adhd Child Wishes You Knew: Working Together To Empower Kids For Success In School And Life”, Winner Of: Best Books Awards And Mom’s Choice Award
What your ADHD child wishes you knew
DR. MARK BERTIN
Development And Behavioral Paediatrics Specialist, Author Of “how Children Thrive”, “mindful Parenting For Adhd”, “the Family Adhd Solution”
Let’s get together: ADHD, autism and social relations (reviewing how these conditions overlap, how they do not, and how to build social skills)
TRACK 2 : PARENTING INTERVENTION STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS
The summit video series is completely free, accompanied by a 133-page quick refresher guide replete with mind maps for every talk to help you assimilate and apply all the fabulous learnings from all the talks available at a massive discount at this time!
SARAH WAYLAND, PH.D.
Parent Coach, Rdi® Consultant, Co-editor Of ‘technology Tools For Students With Autism’.
Understanding your dysregulated child and solving problems collaboratively
ELAINE TAYLOR-KLAUS & DIANE DEMPSTER
Co-founders, Impactadhd®, Co-authors Of Parenting Adhd Now! : Easy Intervention Strategies To Empower Kids With Adhd
The coach approach to dealing with ADHD
KARI DUNN BURON, MS
Autism Education Specialist, Co-creator Of The 5-point Scale, Author Of “when My Worries Get Too Big” And Winner Of The Mom’s Choice Award.
‘when my worries get too big!’- using the 5-point scale to teach emotional regulation & relaxation
WILLIAM STIXRUD, PH.D.
Founder- The Stixrud Group, Co-author Of The National Bestseller, ‘the Self-driven Child: The Science And Sense Of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives’.
Strategies to promote autonomy in kids with special needs
TRACK 3 : MAKING SENSE OF “SENSORY”
CAROL KRANOWITZ, M.A
Author Of The Million-copy Bestseller “your Out-of-sync Child’ And Other Books In The ‘sync’ Series, “recipient Of Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award, Board Member Of The Star Institute For Sensory Processing Disorder
The out-of-sync child: understanding sensory processing disorder
LINDSEY BIEL, M.A., OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, Co-author Of The Award-winning ‘raising A Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook For Helping Your Child With Sensory Processing Issues’, With A Foreword By Temple Grandin
Sensory challenges and autism: real-life sensory smart ™ strategies
KELLY MAHLER, MS, OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Author Of Several Bestselling Books On Interoception And Spectrum Disorders, Winner Of Mom’s Choice Awards
Understanding interoception to help develop positive communication and promote self-regulation
TRACK 4 : SELF-CARE FOR SUCCESS
VIKKI SPENCER
The Mom Whisperer, Certified Elite Life Coach, Author Of ‘manifesto: 9 Practices Of Phenomenal Moms’
Finding patience amidst the inner chatter, anger and frustration
LAUREN BRUKNER, MS, OTR/L
Founder- ‘awesome And In-control, Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Author Of ‘self-control To The Rescue! , Winner Of Mom’s Choice Awards
Integrating awesome and in-control strategies into daily life: simple tips and tricks for parents
LEEZA STEINDORF
Success Coach, Forbes Coaches Council Member, Former Tony Robbins Results In Coach, Negotiation And Communication Specialist, Author Of ‘connected Parent, Empowered Child’
Communication strategies for building deep connections with tough kids
TRACK 5 : UNDERSTANDING VARIATIONS ON THE SPECTRUM
DONNA HENDERSON, PH.D.
Clinical Neuropsychologist, Licensed Psychologist At The Stixrud Group
Hiding in plain sight: recognizing autism in girls
MARCIA ECKERD, PH.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Ct Asd Advisory Council, Aane Clinical Advisory Group Representing The Aspergian
Strategies and techniques that work for people with Asperger’s syndrome
JULIE SKOLNICK, M.A., J.D
Founder- ‘with Understanding Comes Calm’, Secretary -maryland Superintendent’s Gifted And Talented Advisory Council, Producer- 2 Days Of 2e Virtual Conference, Simultaneous Supports Committee Member For The National Association For Gifted Children (nagc)
Cycle for success: working with twice-exceptional kids
TRACK 6 : APPLYING NEURODEVELOPMENTAL SOLUTIONS FOR LEARNING SUCCESS
The summit video series is completely free, accompanied by a 133-page quick refresher guide replete with mind maps for every talk to help you assimilate and apply all the fabulous learnings from all the talks available at a massive discount at this time!
MICHAEL HART, PH. D.
Psychologist, Advisory Board Co-chair For ‘difference Learning Programme’, Unesco Mgiep India, Subject Matter Expert On Understood. Org, Co-founder, Tedx Nashville
Accommodating learning differences in the classroom
DIANNE CRAFT, MA
Creator Of The ‘three-pronged Approach: Brain Integration Therapy, Right Brain Teaching Strategies, And
targeted Nutritional Interventions’; President- Child Diagnostics, Inc.
Using brain integration therapy and nutritional intervention for learning success
JAN BEDELL, PH.D.
Neuro-educational Specialist, Brain Coach, Founder-president, Little Giant Steps
Neurodevelopmental solutions for teaching in public, private and home schools
NANDINI C. SINGH, PH.D.
Cognitive Neuroscientist, Head, Unesco Mgiep’s Flagship Libre, And Difference Learning Projects, Recognized As One Of The Indian Women Stalwarts In Science By The Institute Of Mathematical Science In Collaboration With The Life Of Science
‘Understanding the dali (dyslexia assessment for languages of India)
TRACK 7 : TRANSITIONING INTO FUTURE-READY ADULTHOOD
ERIC ENDLICH, PH.D.
Psychologist, Founder-top College Consultants, Writer/editor, Autism Expert
Transition to college for students on the autism spectrum
RICK FIERY
Serial Entrepreneur, Co-founder- Inventivelabs For Alternate Learners, Tedx Speaker
How to harness acceptance to drive creativity and passion for alternate learners
PETER SHANKMAN
Serial Entrepreneur And Writer, Founder Of Haro(help A Reporter Out), Founder- Shankminds Breakthrough Network, Host -‘faster Than Normal’ Podcast, Author Of ‘faster Than Normal: Turbocharge Your Focus, Productivity, And Success With The Secrets Of The Adhd Brain’, Tedx Speaker
Harnessing the ADHD brain for goal setting and hyper-productivity to be awesome at work
TRACK 8 : MEDICATION, EMERGING RESEARCH, AND NEW INSIGHTS
DR. MARY AMMERMAN
Vice-president-institute For Applied Neuroscience, Clinical Psychologist, Author- 10 Facts You Should Know Before Making The Decision To Medicate Your Child
Exploring the efficacy of neuro-biofeedback for treatment of ADHD
DR. ALOK SHARMA
Neurosurgeon, Neuroscientist, Founder-director- Neurogen Brain And Spine Institute, ‘Bharat Gaurav’ Awardee From The House Of Commons, Britain, Winner Of The Times Health Excellence Award For Stemcell Therapy
Exploring the potential of neuro-rehabilitation and stem cell therapy for special needs
DR. YASHESWINI KAMARAJU
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Director, The Reach Clinic; Founder, The Reach Foundation For Community Services, Speaker, Author, Faculty For Mental Health Training Programs, Bangalore
Addressing behavioral challenges in children with special needs – relevance of medication use
TRACK 9 : LEVELING OPPORTUNITY AND ACTIVATING INCLUSION THROUGH TECHNOLOGY AND ADVOCACY
MASARRAT KHAN
Clinical Psychologist, Certified Academic Language Therapist, Ceo- Maharashtra Dyslexia Association
Advocating for the rights of your child
DR. KARTIKAY SAINI
Chairman- Scottish High International School, Board Member-special Olympics, Head-autism Research Centre Of India
Unified & inclusive learning- opportunities & threshold
DR. ROD BERGER
Education Industry Strategist, President- Ceo, Mindrocket Media Group, Collaborator: Americanedtv And Cbs’s Jack Ford On Original Educational News Programming
Leveraging the online education ecosystem for unique learning outcomes
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