May 4-6th, 2026
A 3-Day virtual summit for pediatric OTs, SLPs, and Professionals
Learn treatment strategies and approaches to support your ADHD, Autistic, and PDA kids (and beyond) with sensory processing, regulation, and executive function skills from 30 neuroaffirming experts!
Imagine being able to..
Navigate PDA Transitions Without Escalating the Moment
You know what to try next: adjusting sensory input, reducing demand load, and supporting regulation before things escalate.
Support ADHD task initiation without pushing compliance
Recognize when a child is struggling with executive functioning and adjust the environment, task, or support accordingly.
Choose indvidualized sensory strategies for an Autistic child
Match their nervous system needs, instead of relying on a one-size-fits-all sensory diet.
So you can walk into your OT or Speech sessions feeling ready to:
Honor the child’s interests, strengths, and capacity in the moment
Lead effective sessions that move forward in progress
Confidently advocate for strategies that promote safety, connection, and growth
Support foundational skills for learnin: sensory processing, regulation, and executive functioning.
Why does being a therapist feel so hard?
Because many of you are still working within systems that:
Prioritize productivity and compliance over safety, connection, and regulation.
Leave you quietly wondering,
“Am I doing this right?” even when things feel aligned.
Make it feel risky to advocate differently or challenge outdated approaches.
Provide little practical training in how to support sensory processing, regulation, and executive functioning in sessions with neurodivergent kids.
This is exactly why the Supporting Neurodivergent Brains summit was created.
Over three powerful days, 30+ neuroaffirming experts are coming together to help OTs, SLPs, and other professionals rethink sensory processing, regulation, and executive functioning, so you leave with clearer insight, stronger strategies, and renewed confidence in your ability to support your Autistic, ADHD, and PDA children.
Meet The Speakers
Day 1: Dismantling Compliance Culture
Unlearning Control: Supporting Autistic Kids Without Pressure
Nicole Casey
Speech-Language Pathologist
From Chaos to Connection: 5 Ways to Repair with Dysregulated Kids
Katie Crosby
Occupational Therapist
Learning to Speak Dragon: A New Way to View and Educate Others on Sensory Processing
Adam Griffin
Occupational Therapist
Supporting ADHD Without Suppression: Rethinking Executive Functioning in Schools
Dr. Destiny Huff
Non-Attorney Special Education Advocate
Felt Safety: What Makes Co-Regulation Possible
Nikki Smit
Occupational Therapist
What To Do When Autistic Preschoolers Dump Toys, Avoid Activities, Or Struggle With Transitions
Tara Phillips
Speech-Language Pathologist
Calm Corners and Mindfulness Techniques for Neurodivergent Children
Sarah Habib
Educator
Connection Is the Intervention: DIR® With High-Support Autistic Children
Erin Forward
Speech-Language Pathologist
Executive Function and IEP Accommodations: Looking Beneath the Support For Autistic/ADHD Students
Amy Zembriski
Speech-Language Pathologist
Everyday Caregiver Strategies That Improve Outcomes for Neurodivergent Children
Joanne W Cazeau
Speech-Language Pathologist
Self Leadership For Execuitve Function
Tera Sumpter
Speech-Langauge Pathologist
When Letting Them Lead Falls Short: Navigating Boundaries and Inviting Cooperation in a Relationship-Based Approach
Laura Brown
Speech-Language Pathologist
Unpacking Masking: Considerations for Neurodivergent Brains
Diamond Rashad
Occupational Therapist
From Regulation to Liberation: How DIR Floortime ® Calls Us to Advocacy
Daniella Boyd
Educator
Understanding BIMS
Claire Britton
Occupational Therapist
Child-Led Sensory Supports
Madeha Ayub
Occupational Therapist
Just Get Started: Task Initiation in ADHD: Performance-Based Support That Make Starting Possible
Lori Flynn
Occupational Therapist
From Support to Self-Advocacy: Teaching Kids About Accommodations
Jessie Mewshaw
Speech-Language Pathologist
Embracing Neurodiversity: Practical Tools to Empower Parents
Daniella Mazzo
Occupational Therapist
Day 3: Leading The Shift
From Body Signals to Self-Regulation: Rethinking Executive Functioning
Kelly Mahler
Occupational Therapist
Supporting Gestalt Language Processors: The Essentials for SLPs, OTs, PTs and educators
Alexandria Zachos
Speech-Language Pathologist
Supporting Regulation In The Classroom And On The IEP
Katie Zelinski
Occupational Therapist
Move. Regulate. Connect. SHINE! Using High-Intensity Exercise to Enhance Sensory and Performance Outcomes
Amy Wheadon
Occupational Therapist
When Traditional Regulation Strategies Don’t Work for PDA Children
Kristy Forbes
Educator
Supporting Executive Function Skills: A Bottom Up Approach
Lauren Fouche
Occupational Therapist
Moving Differently: An OT Lens on Supporting Praxis in Autistic Children
Rachel Gebers
Occupational Therapist
Toilet Learning For The Neurodivergent Child
Sarah Selznick
Occupational Therapist
Rhythmic Movements and Stress Related Reflexes
Petros Chalkitis
Occupational Therapist
We have gathered all of the experts into one place to give you bite-sized, tangible, and practical solutions that you can immediately start implementing in your therapy sessions, classroom, or home.
Who is this summit for?
For OTs who want practical, neuroaffirming ways to support sensory processing, regulation, and executive functioning while honoring the child’s strengths and autonomy.
For SLPs who want to support communication in ways that honor each child’s needs, strengths, and capacity—while improving engagement and participation.
For educators, psychologists, social workers, and other professionals who want deeper insight and tools to support neurodivergent children across learning, social, and daily environments.
Whether you work in a school, clinic, or home setting
During Supporting Neurodivergent Brains, you'll learn how to:
Support ADHD and Autistic clients with strategies that move beyond “fixing” behavior or desensitizing sensory input.
Stop writing vague goals and start designing supports that show up clearly in IEPs and naturally within everyday routines.
Lead sessions with neuroaffirming, child-led approaches that foster safety, deeper engagement, and meaningful progress.
Engage in more effective collaboration with families, teachers, and interdisciplinary teams so support feels aligned across environments.
Confidently advocate for neurodivergent children while empowering families and teachers with knowledge, tools, and support.
Support ADHD and Autistic clients with strategies that move beyond “fixing” behavior and instead build safety, trust, and sustainable regulation
Stop writing vague EF goals and start designing supports that show up clearly in IEPs and naturally within everyday routines.
Lead sessions with neuroaffirming, child-led approaches that foster safety, deeper engagement, and meaningful progress.
Engage in more effective collaboration with families, teachers, and interdisciplinary teams so support feels aligned across environments.
Confidently advocate for neurodivergent children while empowering families and teachers with knowledge, tools, and support.
What to Expect at Supporting Neurodivergent Brains
WHEN AND WHERE
This virtual summit will run from May 4th to 6th. Each day at 8 AM EST, you’ll have access to a new set of on-demand presentations for 24 hours.
EXPERT SESSIONS
Join 30 OTs, SLPs, and leaders in the neuroaffirming space for sessions focused on supporting your work with your pediatric clients, including Autistic, PDA and ADHD kids.
PRIVATE COMMUNITY
Connect with your neuroaffirming peers who are all trying to support our clients, students, and children using a strength-based and sensory-informed approach.
CHANCES TO WIN
Each day we’ll be giving away prizes to use in your sessions, to wear proudly, or use for your own sensory joy.
SCHOLARSHIP
Win a year in Together in Practice, a therapist membership to keep learning, connecting, and expanding your treatment approaches.
VIP EXPERIENCE!
Upgrade to the All Access Pass for CEU options, presentation slides, bonuses, 6 months access to the summit, and daily live workshops.
It's time to stop second-guessing yourself...
and finally feel confident and effective in supporting sensory processing, regulation, and executive functioning especially for your ADHD, Autistic, and PDA clients.
Grab your free ticket by clicking the link below and join us for the Supporting Neurodivergent Brains.
Meet Your Host
I’m Katie, an Occupational Therapist and the founder of The Well-Balanced OT.
I’ve built my career around helping children and their families feel seen, supported, and empowered. Over the past 4 years, I’ve helped hundreds of therapists do the same, because I believe we all deserve better.
A few things you can’t convince me of otherwise:
Connection and safety always come before expectation
Sensory regulation is the foundation for emotional and cognitive regulation
Strength-based, child-led, and neurodiversity-affirming approaches belong at the center of our work
Clinical confidence develops with collaboration
If you’re ready to start supporting your neurodivergent clients with affirming treatment strategies and approaches, click below to grab your free ticket and join us!
Let's Answer Some Questions
How long do I have access to the videos?
Free ticket holders have access for 24 hours, starting at 8 AM EST each day of release. The sessions are pre-recorded, so you can watch them on your schedule for the 24 hours.
How long are the sessions?
Presentations are between 30-60 minutes and focused on giving you tons of value in a short time period. YOU WILL LEAVE with an idea of how you can start implementing immediately.
Each day ranges from 5-7 hours worth of videos.
Do I get continuing education with the free ticket?
No, not with the free ticket. With the ALL-Acess Pass, you will get certificates of completion for a total of 18 hours that you can use for PDH/PDU/CEUs.
Do you have subtitles available?
Of course! You’ll be able to watch each presentation with subtitles.
What if I don't have time to watch the sessions in the 24 hour time frame?
You can upgrade to the ALL-Access Pass and get 6 months access (along with some other pretty cool bonuses including certificates of completion, an audio feed, live speaker panels, networking sessions, etc.).
Who is this summit for?
The Supporting Neurodivergent Brains Summit was designed primarily for professionals such as occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, educators, and others who support neurodivergent children in clinical, home/community or educational settings.
I’m so excited for you to gather all the little nuggets of wisdom, perspective shifts, and practical strategies that will start showing up in your interactions with these kids right away.
I'm a parent. Should I join?
Hi Parents! While this is directed at professionals, parents and caregivers are absolutely welcome to attend. Many of the topics such as sensory processing, regulation, executive functioning, communication, and using neuroaffirming approaches, can help parents better understand their child and discover new ways to support them in everyday moments.
Just keep in mind that some sessions may use professional language or clinical examples, since the primary audience is practitioners. Many parents still find the insights incredibly helpful and empowering as they learn new perspectives and strategies to support their child.
How is this event free?
Our speakers have generously donated their time to educate you with their workshops.
We made this event free so it could be as accessible as possible. However, we know that some of you may want to take it a step further than what’s offer, that’s why we have an ALL-Access Pass Upgrade option that helps make it possible to run this event and also give you ongoing access to workshops, as well as, the ability to obtain certificates of completion for PDUs/PDH.
I have another question
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