What if the "best practices" we were taught aren't actually what's best for autistic kids?
The truth is that compliance-based approaches prioritize control; not kids.
They don’t build connection. They don’t support regulation. And they definitely don’t honor autistic students for who they truly are.
A child-led approach changes everything.
A child-led approach prioritizes connection over control, even when the system is pushing for data over dignity.
When you shift your lens, you start to see what actually helps autistic kids thrive:
I'm ready to be a change-maker!Just imagine...
✿ Writing goals for your autistic students in half the time—without sacrificing meaning, connection, or data
✿ Supporting each student in a way that truly honors their sensory profile, communication style, and autonomy—and watching the trust and joy grow in real time.
✿ Feeling confident and clear in your decisions—because you’ve let go of outdated, compliance-based methods and stepped fully into a child-led, neuroaffirming approach that actually works.
The Child-Led Autism Summit will empower you to bring that vision to reality.
Join thousands of professionals and advocates who are rewriting the rules—and supporting autistic kids the way they actually need.
GRAB MY FREE TICKET!This summit was curated with you in mind:
✿ SLPs and SLPAs: Maybe you're torn between what you were trained to do and what you know is right for autistic students.
✿ Occupational Therapists and All Related Service Providers (PT, BCBA, MT, etc.): Maybe you know that connection is the key to progress, and you're ready to learn how to support autistic kids holistically.
✿ Special Educators and Paraprofessionals: Maybe you're ready to create a classroom where autistic kids truly feel safe, seen, and understood.
✿ Parents and Caregivers: Maybe you're searching for strategies that respect your child and allow them to thrive authentically.
The Child-Led Autism Summit was designed to empower the whole team!
I'm in!Meet the Speakers
Day 1: Shifting Power: Centering the Child's Voice, Identity, and Sensory Experiences
Day 2: Tools That Respect the Child: Practical Strategies for Supporting Autistic Students
Day 3: Supporting the Whole Child: Creating Safe, Respectful Support for Autistic Students, Their Families, and Their Teams
The Details:
When and Where:
August 18-20, 2025
This event is fully online!
Session Schedule:
Each day, you'll gain access to 8+ engaging and highly actionable presentations.
These sessions will be available to watch on-demand for 24 hours only, unless you choose to upgrade to the All Access Pass for lifetime access!
Private Facebook Community:
All attendees will be invited to join the summit speakers in our private Facebook community, where we'll be hosting live Q&As, giveaways, and more.
Upgrade your experience:
Our All Access Pass is available for purchase so that you won't miss out on any of the amazingness this summit has to offer, like ongoing access to recordings, a free month in The Child-Led Collective and bonuses worth over $400!
SOUNDS AMAZING- I'M IN! →This is more than a summit... It's a movement.
It's a movement where you'll:
✿ Dismantle outdated, compliance-based practices—and replace them with strategies grounded in safety, trust, and authentic connection.
✿ Finally understand the why behind behavior by learning how the sensory system, nervous system, and communication profile all work together.
✿ Learn how to speak up, advocate, and lead with confidence—in classrooms, therapy rooms, and IEP meetings alike.
✿ And that's just the beginning...
JOIN THE MOVEMENT →Meet your host
Hi, I'm Nicole Casey, SLP and Founder of The Child-Led SLP
I'm a speech-language pathologist and mom of two toddlers. Over my 12 years in the field, I've seen firsthand the challenges professionals are faced when it comes to implementing a child-led and neuroaffirming approach in an outdated, ableist system.
I'm here to guide you in honoring what you already know to be true: that both you and your students deserve better than a system that is designed to highlight deficits and enforce compliance.
I've curated a group of incredibly passionate speakers who each have powerful insight to share. Together, we'll shake up the autism space and lean into the connection that we know is the foundation for all skills!
Join the movement!
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Check out our FAQ below, and if you still have questions- email us at [email protected] and we'd be happy to help!
