Welcome to the Autism Summit 2023

The event is over but we will have a Video Library of the event

This virtual event brings together leading experts in the latest developments in the world of neurodiversity.

This virtual event brings together leading experts in the latest developments in the world of neurodiversity.

apexINSPIRE recognizes that neurodiverse individuals face unique challenges, and is a dedicated non-profit, established by Apex Social Group, providing support and resources to help support those individuals by helping them achieve their full potential and improve their quality of life.

This virtual summit is a great opportunity for parents, caregivers, educators, therapists, students, and anyone interested in learning more about autism to come together, share their experiences, and gain valuable insights from experts in the field.

This Autism Summit is proudly presented by:

Live-In Developmental Child Care Solution

Empowering parents thru
Childcare Professionals with background in OT, PT, ST, ABA, RBT, Nursing, or Special Education.

This will be a two-day virtual event held on:

April 20th and 21st

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OUR SPEAKERS

Susan Asay

Susan Asay

Founder & CEO Apex Social Group Developmental Live-In Childcare Solution

Reclaiming your time to be a parent

Introducing the Apex Social Group Developmental Live-in Childcare Solution for your neurodiverse child and siblings to reclaim time to focus on the bigger issues while getting your child the care they need.

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Stephen Shore

Stephen Shore

Associate Clinical Professor of Special Education, Adelphi University

The 4 A's of Autism: Awareness, Acceptance, Appreciation and Action as a Pathway to Fulfilling and Productive Lives

Scott Mesh, PhD, CEO

CEO and Co-Founder of Los Niños Services

"How to Overcome 10 Fears About Early Childhood Special Education For Children with Autism"-> Scott Mesh, PhD, Psychologist & CEO of Los Niños, Young Child Learning Center in NYC, serviced over 40,000 children of all abilities. He coauthor of "A Practical Guide to Early Childhood Assessment" and performed several thousand psychological evaluations of toddlers and preschoolers and is sharing his wisdom from over 30 years supporting parents and children.

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Tamsen Huver

Director, Floreo

How Virtual Reality Can Help Teach Communication and Daily Living Skills

Andrew Arboe

Autistic Self-Advocate and Speaker

Fulfilling Sensory Needs

Hannah Michaelsen

Hannah Michaelsen

Program Director, Care Parent Network

Lessons from the Field: A Parent Perspective

Steven Zipkes

Chief Human Potentialist

Project-Based Learning: Inclusive-Engaging-Supportive Transformational Essential Learning in 21st-Century Education

Sergio Madrid

Sergio Madrid-Aranda

Assistant Professor of Special Education, Augsburg University

Fatherhood voices: Being a Father of a Child on the Spectrum

Lucy Beadnell

Lucy Beadnell

Director of Advocacy, The Arc of Northern Virginia

Using Your Waiver to Pay for Caregivers

Using Your Virginia Medicaid Waiver to Pay for Caregivers

Amanda Narra, BCBA, LBA

Director of Educational & Therapeutic Resources, Apex Social

Debunking the Myths of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Implementing evidence based developmental child care to support the whole child in the home.

Faraz Fadavi

Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer, Ascent Autism

Tools for Children with Autism

Virtual Support Group Therapy for Individuals with Autism

Laura Bassette, PhD, BCBA-D

Associate Professor and Program Director of Applied Behavior Analysis/Autism in the Special Education Department, Ball State University

Physical Activity for Individuals with Autism

Meaghan Timko

Founder, Parallel International Consulting

The Road to What's Next: Planning for a Future of Purpose and Independence

The Road to What's Next: Planning for a Future of Purpose and Independence

Viktoria Scott

Viktoria Scott

Assistant Director of Educational & Therapeutic Resources, Apex Social

The Apex Individualized Care Plan

Empower your care professional with the tools to be successful with your child.Benefits of an AICP for job satisfacation to retrain talent and better outcomes for your child.

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Hye Ryeon Lee, PhD,

Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Ascent Autism

Online Peer Groups can Improve Social Communication for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Kortney West, MD, FAAP

Board Certified Pediatrician, Precise Pediatrics

Identifying and Treating Underlying Medical Causes of Autism Symptoms

Kortney West - MD, FAAP, Precise Pediatrics, which focuses on integrative management of behavioral and mental health disorders utilizing precision medicine along with nutrition and lifestyle changes to not only treat symptoms, but also determine and treat the root causes of illness.

Janine Zappini

Business mentor, trainer and coach

Bridging the Gap

Understanding Parent-Child Communication from the Perspective of an Adult Child with a Neurodiverse Parent

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