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2024
14th Annual 
Southwest Washington Autism Conference
Celebrating Neurodiversity: Empowering Autistic Voices
NOVEMBER 1st, 2024

2024 Conference was Amazing! Watch for 2025 Updates!

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THANK YOU!

Thank You for an Incredible 2024 Southwest Washington Autism Conference!

We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us for this year’s conference. Your presence, enthusiasm, and dedication to fostering understanding and inclusion made it an unforgettable experience. Whether you were a speaker, sponsor, volunteer, resource provider, or attendee, your contributions helped make this event truly special. Together, we celebrated neurodiversity, shared knowledge, and empowered voices in our community.

As we reflect on the success of this year’s event, we’re already looking forward to welcoming you back in 2025. Stay tuned for updates as we plan another inspiring conference to further support and uplift our community.

Thank you once again, and we can't wait to see you next year!

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2024 SWWA Conference Flyer highlighting date Nov 1st
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Keynote Speaker Topic: Possibilities!

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Alexander Kimmel
The Self-Determinator

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Session Title: Autism Awareness: The Detention Alternative for Autistic Youth Court – A Diversionary Court Created to Improve Access to Justice for Neurodiverse Youth

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District Court Judge Soonhee “Sunny” Bailey

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Session Title: The Brain-Spine Connection: Promoting Neurodevelopment through a Holistic Approach

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Dr. Avery Champagne, Doctor of Chiropractic, RAD Health Chiropractic

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2024 Conference Sessions

Session Title: The ABCs of Autism: Anxiety - Behavior - Coping Strategies

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Larry M. Davis, MA, Author, Education Advocate

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Session Title: How to Have the Most Successful IEP/504 Plan

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Erin Baker, Founder, Lead Coach & Consultant

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Session Title: Empowered Journeys: Stories of Strength and Advocacy in Autism

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Panelist Session

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Session Title: Empowering Autistic Voices for those with Developmental Disabilities

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Sarah Robbins, MS, CCC-SLP + Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, Kayla Thompson and Hannah Middleton.

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Session Title: Autism Diagnosis, Communication Challenges, Cultural Awareness, and Navigating the Diagnostic Process

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Dr. Violeta Gomez, Winlock Pediatrics LLC

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Session Title:

(Offering a second session)

SELFIRST: Shifting the Lens from the Reactive Self to a More Responsive Self

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Larry M. Davis, MA, Author, Education Advocate

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Breakout Session:

(Offering a second session)

Moving From Awareness to Acceptance: Celebrate Neurodiversity

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Alexander Kimmel

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