When: February 17th-February 19th, 2023
Where: REConnections Education Center
2107 Gunn Highway
Odessa, Fl 33556
Cost: varies by options selected
Group Rates Available: $100 off for each additional person in your group
What to expect: This one-of-a-kind conference is hosted by parents of children with Selective Mutism. There will be presentations given by the hosts based on their experiences with helping their own children overcome SM, plus other professionals will help you understand how to support a child with Selective Mutism from the inside out and in all environments.
Who should attend: Parents/Caretakers, Practitioners, and Educators that are impacted by someone with Selective Mutism.
Virtual Option: There will be a virtual option for those that cannot attend in-person.
Where: REConnections Education Center
2107 Gunn Highway
Odessa, Fl 33556
Cost: varies by options selected
Group Rates Available: $100 off for each additional person in your group
What to expect: This one-of-a-kind conference is hosted by parents of children with Selective Mutism. There will be presentations given by the hosts based on their experiences with helping their own children overcome SM, plus other professionals will help you understand how to support a child with Selective Mutism from the inside out and in all environments.
Who should attend: Parents/Caretakers, Practitioners, and Educators that are impacted by someone with Selective Mutism.
Virtual Option: There will be a virtual option for those that cannot attend in-person.
For pricing information and to register, click below:
Agenda
(Times and Topics Subject To Change)
(Times and Topics Subject To Change)
Day 1
4:00-4:15pm: Welcome!
4:15-4:45pm: Models of SM Supports - Dr. Joleen Fernald, DIRFloortime
4:45-5:15pm: Understanding the VSR Model - Dr. Poling Bork, Selective Mutism Foundation, Author of Vocal
5:15-5:45pm: Utilizing the Sliding-In/Fading-In Technique - Kelly Melhorn, Selective Mutism H.E.L.P.
5:45-6:30pm: Parent Panel - Joleen, Poling, Kelly
6:30-7:30pm: Social Hour
4:00-4:15pm: Welcome!
4:15-4:45pm: Models of SM Supports - Dr. Joleen Fernald, DIRFloortime
4:45-5:15pm: Understanding the VSR Model - Dr. Poling Bork, Selective Mutism Foundation, Author of Vocal
5:15-5:45pm: Utilizing the Sliding-In/Fading-In Technique - Kelly Melhorn, Selective Mutism H.E.L.P.
5:45-6:30pm: Parent Panel - Joleen, Poling, Kelly
6:30-7:30pm: Social Hour
Day 2
9:00-10:30am: Understanding Special Education Services Within the School - Melissa Mangino Special Education Advocate
10:45am-12:15pm: The Polyvagal Theory and the Safe and Sound Protocol - Kelly Melhorn, Dr. Joleen Fernald, Joanna Turner
12:15-1:15pm: Lunch Break
1:30-3:00pm: The Worry Paradox and How Worry Shows up at School - Dr. Dawn Huebner Author of What to do When You Worry Too Much
3:15-4:30pm: Support the Brain/Body Connection Through Reflex Integration - Kim Hazelton, Occupational Therapist
4:45-5:45pm: Practitioner Panel - Kim, Joleen, Kelly, Joanna, Poling
9:00-10:30am: Understanding Special Education Services Within the School - Melissa Mangino Special Education Advocate
10:45am-12:15pm: The Polyvagal Theory and the Safe and Sound Protocol - Kelly Melhorn, Dr. Joleen Fernald, Joanna Turner
12:15-1:15pm: Lunch Break
1:30-3:00pm: The Worry Paradox and How Worry Shows up at School - Dr. Dawn Huebner Author of What to do When You Worry Too Much
3:15-4:30pm: Support the Brain/Body Connection Through Reflex Integration - Kim Hazelton, Occupational Therapist
4:45-5:45pm: Practitioner Panel - Kim, Joleen, Kelly, Joanna, Poling
Day 3
9:00-10:30am: Autism, Neurodiversity, and SM - Chey Fernald and Dr. Joleen Fernald
10:45am-12:15pm: Music Therapy's Role in Treating Selective Mutism - Joanna Turner, Music Therapist
12:30-1:30pm: SM Panel - Those affected by SM
9:00-10:30am: Autism, Neurodiversity, and SM - Chey Fernald and Dr. Joleen Fernald
10:45am-12:15pm: Music Therapy's Role in Treating Selective Mutism - Joanna Turner, Music Therapist
12:30-1:30pm: SM Panel - Those affected by SM