Agenda

Registration, Check-In, Exhibits

Mr. Chazz

First Conversations: Talking WITH Families about Developmental Concerns (C. Allen)

How to Guide a Child in Healthy and Effective Ways (Mr. Chazz)

Full STEAM Ahead (T. Stevens)

Have you Crossed the Line? (K. Keeton)

Using Visual Supports to Aid Communication and Learning in Early Childhood (S. Loudin)

Lunch, Networking & Exhibits

Lou Lacey

Neurodiverse Affirming Practices for Toddlers with Autism Characteristics (A. Barber & A. Morell)

Investigation of Lose Parts! (L. Sprewell & A. Gann)

Meaningful Experiences through Schedules and Transitions (D. Keith)

Tummy Time: Engaging Activities for Early Motor Growth (S. Scales)

Twinkle, Twinkle, 1-2-3, Learning Math is Fun for Me! (S. Robinson)

The Growing Brain: Social and Emotional Development (A. Richardson)

Supporting Infants and Toddlers with Varying Abilities (RISE Staff)

Let’s Go Outside: Tiny Feet, Big Adventures (C. Willis & E. Campbell)

Simple Strategies for Promoting Feeding Development (C. Cook & M. Bryan)

Time to Sign: Fostering Communication Skills (A. Fuller)

Closing Keynote 

Dr. Renee Boynton-Jarrett

Closing Remarks & Door Prizes

Registration, Check-In, Exhibits

Dr. Christy Isbell

Supporting Language and Literacy Development (B. McDuffie)

Building Self-Regulation for Infants and Toddlers from a Sensory Integration Perspective (C. Isbell)

Play as a Pathway: Connecting Families to Developmental Milestones (V. Giles)

Yogapalooza (B. Culver & C. Brown)

The What, Who, Where, When and How of Part C Early Intervention Services for Alabama Children Birth to Three and Their Families (M. Vick & L. Pate)

Lunch, Networking & Exhibits

Emergency Preparedness and Vulnerable Populations (A. Morris)

Teaching Non-Verbal Language Skills for Social and Emotional Cognitive Success (F. Carlson)

Building Self-Regulation for Infants and Toddlers from Sensory Integration Perspective (C. Isbell)

Relationships Matter (V. Bolton)

Designing Classroom Environments from Infants to Toddlers (C. Kirkland)

Build My Brain: Set a Foundation for Language and Literacy (G. Finn)

The Significance of Touch in Young Children’s Lives (F. Carlson)

Let’s Get in Touch with Our Senses! (R. Patterson)

Artful Beginnings: Exploring Creativity with Infants and Toddlers (S. Campbell & M. Wright)

Let Them Be Wild: Outdoor Play for Children of All Abilities (M. Estrada)

Closing Keynote – The Value of Big Body Play

Frances Carlson

Closing Remarks & Door Prizes