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



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!
Alexander Kimmel
The Self-Determinator

Session Title: Autism Awareness: The Detention Alternative for Autistic Youth Court – A Diversionary Court Created to Improve Access to Justice for Neurodiverse Youth
District Court Judge Soonhee “Sunny” Bailey

Session Title: The Brain-Spine Connection: Promoting Neurodevelopment through a Holistic Approach
Dr. Avery Champagne, Doctor of Chiropractic, RAD Health Chiropractic

2024 Conference Sessions
Session Title: The ABCs of Autism: Anxiety - Behavior - Coping Strategies
Larry M. Davis, MA, Author, Education Advocate

Erin Baker, Founder, Lead Coach & Consultant

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

Session Title: Empowering Autistic Voices for those with Developmental Disabilities
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
Dr. Violeta Gomez, Winlock Pediatrics LLC

Session Title:
(Offering a second session)
SELFIRST: Shifting the Lens from the Reactive Self to a More Responsive Self
Larry M. Davis, MA, Author, Education Advocate

Breakout Session:
(Offering a second session)
Moving From Awareness to Acceptance: Celebrate Neurodiversity
Alexander Kimmel
