Lighting The Way Autism Conference & Walk

2025 Lighting the Way

Augustana University presents the 2025 Lighting the Way Autism Conference on Friday, June 6.

Join us for "Pathways to Wellness," featuring keynote speaker Brian Be.

  • Friday, June 6 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Fryxell Humanities Center, Augustana University | 2120 S. Grange Ave. | Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Educators, caregivers, parents, self advocates, medical providers, counselors, therapists, social workers, adult service providers, support personnel and business and community members are invited to attend. Continuing education units are available.

Conference Registration
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Keynote Speaker
 
  • Brian Be "Wellness, Understanding and Resiliency in our Autism Community; How we share BEing"
  • Gabby Melnick, graphic recorder, will join the conference and provide graphic recording.
 

2025 Breakout Sessions

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) 101

  • ASD Co-Occurring Disorders and Mental/Behavioral Health 

  • Panel of Community Resources 

  • Charting the Life Course

  • Unlocking Communication: Where to Start and How to Support Your Child's Voice

  • On Track & On Time: Useful Tools for Tackling Executive Dysfunction

  • Understanding Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)

  • Self-Advocate Panel: Advocacy...What's In It For Me? 

  • Sensory Lifestyles to Support Wellness & Resiliency

  • Strategies to Support Students

  • Community Resiliency Model: Taking Care of Ourselves While We Take Care of Others

  • Mindful Skills & Strategies: A Pathway to Well Being

Contact Us

Becky Hatch Fiala, campus coordinator

Lighting the Way

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