Learn how to create a more compassionate & empowering educational experience for all autistic preschoolers!
July 14th-16th, 2025
Watch the video below to learn more about this 3-day virtual event for special educators, SLPs, and related service providers working with preschool-age autistic children.
Teaching practices for autistic students
have been rapidly shifting.
Staying up-to-date with neurodiversity affirming strategies and actually implementing them can be overwhelming, especially when you're already stretched thin.
You've seen helpful ideas on social media, but you're craving deeper training and practical preschool-specific guidance you can trust.
You care deeply about supporting your student's social and emotional needs, and you've been having important conversations about neurodiversity-affirming approaches.
But finding professional development geared towards supporting autistic preschoolers isn't easy.
Every new strategy or resource you find is exciting until you realize how much work goes into actually getting it into the classroom.
From learning the strategy (usually, outside of your contract hours) to training your support staff...it's a lot to keep up with.
You want a way to bring up to date neurodiversity-affirming strategies to your autistic preschool students without putting so much preparation time on you.
It's about time that preschool-level autism educators stop getting left out of the picture!
That's why I created the Preschool Autism Summit. You'll hear from 25+ speakers who understand the unique challenges of teaching autistic students at the early childhood preschool level and believe in neurodiversity-affirming strategies.
BY THE END OF THE SUMMIT YOU WILL...
βοΈ feel confident using neurodiversity-affirming, strength based strategies that truly support autistic preschoolers.
βοΈ understand key communication needs - including gestalt language processing, and AAC implementation.
βοΈ have tools to train and collaborate with your support staff so that you aren't doing it alone.
βοΈ replace outdated methods with current, compassionate practices you can start using right away.
βοΈ learn from 25+ highly regarded speakers who are educators, therapists, parents, and autistic adults who specialize in preschool-level autism support.
CHECK OUT THE INCREDIBLE LINEUP OF SPEAKERS YOU WILL LEARN FROM AT THE SUMMIT!
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Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism
Presented by Barry M. Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP
Join world-renowned autism expert Dr. Barry M. Prizant for a keynote that offers a paradigm-shifting, compassionate perspective on autism. Drawing from 50 years of experience, Dr. Prizant will challenge outdated views and debunk common mythsβsuch as misunderstandings around echolalia, self-stimming, and the idea of autism as a tragedy.
As the author of Uniquely Human (published in 26 languages) and co-creator of The SCERTS Model, Dr. Prizantβs work centers on honoring each childβs individuality and supporting them through their strengths and interests. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how to shift from a deficit-based approach to one that is truly respectful and neurodiversity-affirming.
Live presentation with a Q&A on Tuesday, 7/15 for All Access Pass holders. Replay will be available for free ticket holders immediately after the presentation.
DAY 1 (JULY 14) - SUPPORTING ALL WAYS OF COMMUNICATING
Explore various strategies and tools to enhance communication skills for autistic preschoolers. By the end of the day, you will have all the practical knowledge and actionable ideas to support and enhance communication and language development in autistic preschoolers.
AMY ZEMBRISKI
Speak Simply, Connect Effectively: Gaining Buy-In For Supporting Gestalt Language Processors
VICTORIA MATKOWSKI
Using Songs To Support Gestalt Language ProcessorsK
PAULINA ELIAS &
AMANDA BLACKWELL
Embracing Multilingual Minds: Gestalt Language Processing & Multimodal Communication
RACHEL MADEL
Stuck In The AAC Requesting Rut? Moving Beyond "I Want"
NICOLE CASEY
Rethinking Progress Beyond 80% Accuracy In Child-Led Therapy
CARI EBERT
Using Deep Interests To Support Early Learning In Autistic Children
DR. TAYLOR DAY
Identifying And Understanding Autistic Traits
HILLARY CROW
New Beginnings: Foundations Of Neuroaffirming Care In Early Intervention
DAY 2 (JULY 15) - FOUNDATIONS OF REGULATING & RELATING
Learn about tools and techniques to support students with emotional regulation, play, and independence through positive relationships and strength-based approaches. By the end of the day, you'll be equipped with practical approaches for dysregulated students in the classroom.
BARRY PRIZANT
Uniquely Human:
A Different Way Of Seeing Autism
MADEHA AYUB
Sensory Support For Preschoolers
SARAH HABIB
Goals For The Classroom: Mindfulness To Reduce Disruptions
ERIN FORWARD
DIR/Floortime and The Magic Of Relationship In Supporting Autistic Students
LISA MARNELL
Explode the Code: How To Write Strengths-Based IEP Goals
JENNIFER HOFFERBER
The Power Of Us: Strengthening Team Dynamics In Special Education
TARA PHILLIPS
Potty Training Reimagined: Respectful, Child-Centered, And Effective
JESSIE GINSBURG &
CHRIS WENGER
Reframing Autism: How To Talk To Families In A Neuroaffirming Way
CASEY EHRLICH
Understanding PDA and the "PDA Lens"
DR HAYLEY CRAIN
Navigating Power Struggles: Real Tools For Inside And Outside The Classroom
DAY 3 (July 16) - CREATING A NEURO-AFFIRMING CLASSROOM
Learn to build strong foundations for teaching in neurodiversity-affirming ways that foster engagement, growth, and confidence. By the end of the day, you'll walk away with tools and ideas to create a supportive and effective learning environment that meets each child where they are.
JORDAN GARRATT
How We Facilitate Working
As A Group
LUCY PERILLO
Rotation Stations: Small Group Instruction
ANDI PUTT
Simple Ways To Talk About Autism With Preschoolers
DR. DESTINY HUFF
Neuroaffirming Self-Advocacy For Autistic Pre-K Learners
MEG FERRELL
Strengths-Based Visual Supports For Daily Life
JORDYN CARROLL
The Intersection Of Race And Neurodivergence
TERA SUMPTER
Perceptual Differences In Autism: An Executive Function Perspective
POLINA SHKADRON
The "Not So Picky"
Picky Eater
As you can see from these amazing value-packed presentations, this is an event you do not want to miss. Click below to grab your free ticket and join us for the Preschool Autism Summit!
Hi, Iβm Tara Phillips!
Iβm a speech-language pathologist whoβs spent over 25 years working with young autistic children. I started Autism Little Learners because I couldnβt find the resources or training we truly neededβespecially at the preschool level.
Most professional development just didnβt fit. So, I decided to change that. Now, Iβm bringing everything Iβve learned to you in this 3-day event!
Grab your free ticket and join me and 25+ amazing educators and therapists as we work together to create more compassionate, empowering classrooms for autistic preschoolers.
I canβt wait to see you there! π π
WHAT PAST ATTENDEES HAVE SAID ABOUT THE PRESCHOOL AUTISM SUMMIT!
You will get access to each day's sessions with a variety of optional live "extra credit" sessions each evening!
These powerful and practical sessions are just a glimpse of whatβs
in store. Donβt miss outβclick below to claim your free ticket and
join us for the Preschool Autism Summit!
YOUβRE READY TO EXPAND ON THE STRATEGIES
IN YOUR CLASSROOM!
Itβs time to learn more about neurodiversity-affirming approaches and take action by implementing new strategies in your classroom or therapy room. Build on the things youβre already doing so well to make the upcoming school year the best ever!
Grab your free ticket by clicking the link below, and join us to learn relevant information for teaching young autistic children at the preschool level. π¦π» π§πΎ π§πΌ
Grab your free ticket and join us for the Preschool Autism Summit to start creating a more compassionate and empowering educational experience for your students! π«Άπ½
We are proud to announce that the Preschool Autism Summit is partnering with Lilly's Voice.
Lilly's Voice is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices to children.
Founded in 2021 and inspired by a young autistic girl named Lilly, the organization has already supplied over 380 AAC devices, empowering non-speaking children to communicate effectively.
When you upgrade to the All Access Pass, you will not only gain valuable insights and strategies for supporting preschool-age autistic children but also contribute to this beautiful cause.
A portion of the proceeds from the summit will be donated to Lilly's Voice, helping to give a voice to those who need it most. Join us in making a difference and supporting the mission that every child deserves a voice. ππ
