The Sensory Journey Summit
A Neuroaffirming Roadmap to Skill-Building
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Meet Your Host
Greg Santucci, OTR/L
Chief Adventure Therapist, ClimbRx
Greg is a globally recognized advocate for neuroaffirming care, creator of The Model of Child Engagement, Director of Power Play Pediatric Therapy and Co-founder of ClimbRx. With 26 years experience as an OT, Greg built his practice on the belief that kids do well when they can, and they learn best when they feel safe, seen, and accepted as they are.
"This summit brings together top global experts in neurodiversity-affirming care and child development. These aren't the voices telling you to try harder or be more patient—these are the people who'll help you understand what's really happening and how you can help."
Learn From These Renowned Experts in Neuroaffirming Practice
Dr. Ross Greene
Clinical Psychologist
Author of "The Explosive Child"
Non-Compliance is Information: Collaborative & Proactive Solutions to Help Kids Meet Expectations
Robyn Gobbel
Author of "Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviors"
The Neuroscience of Connection: Felt Safety as Your Most Powerful Clinical Tool
Dr. Mona Delahooke
Clinical Psychologist & Author
Author of "Beyond Behaviors" and "Brain-Body Parenting"
Compassion in Action: How Presence, Play, and Co-Regulation Create the Path to Healing
Kelly Mahler, OTD, OTR/L
Interoception Expert
Author of "The Interoception Curriculum"
Interoception and Co-Regulation: Reading Body Signals Together
Mr. Chazz Lewis
Educator
Conscious Discipline: What to Do When Kids Hit, Run, or Meltdown
Karla Pretorius
Neurodiversity Specialist & Neuro-affirming Psychotherapist
Understanding PDA: When Your Child's Need for Control Isn't Defiance
Kelsie Olds, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
"The Occuplaytional Therapist"
Powerful Proprioception: The Bonus Sense That Kids Rely on for Regulation
Chris Wenger
Speech-Language Pathologist
"Speech Dude"
Safe Spaces and Small Wins: Creating Belonging for Neurodivergent Teens and Tweens
Nicole Raisin, OTR/L
Founder of Raisin Joy Occupational Therapy
Using Expressive Art to Support Regulation, Identity Expression, and Autonomy
Alicia Trautwein
Neurodivergent Parent Advocate
Creator of The Mom Kind Blog
Sensory Harmony at Home: When Everyone's Needs Are Different
Jolene Stockman
Autistic Advocate & Author
Author of "Autistic World Domination"
Autistic Identity: Building Confidence and Autonomy
Stephanie Dorgan, OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
"Steph D The OT"
Connection as Clinical Care: The Art of Skilled Therapeutic Presence
Bryden Carlson Giving, OTD, OTR/L
Editor of "Neurodiversity Affirming Occupational Therapy, Empowering Approaches to Foster Neurodivergent Participation"
Ditching the Deficit Model: Neurodiversity-Affirming OT Practice in Action
Tracey DeMaria, OTD, OTR/L
Author of "How to Surf the Waves, a Sensory and Emotional Regulation Curriculum"
Riding the Waves: Building Lifelong Sensory and Emotional Regulation Skills
Greg Santucci, OTR/L
Chief Adventure Therapist, ClimbRx
Hosted by Kelsie Olds
The Struggle Behind the Signal: Rethinking What Our Kids' Behavior Really Means
What You'll Learn
Insights from 15 expert sessions on neuroaffirming care
Understanding Behavior Differently
Learn why non-compliance is information, not defiance. Discover how to identify unsolved problems and work collaboratively with children to find solutions that actually stick, rather than relying on rewards and consequences that don't address root causes.
The Power of Felt Safety
Understand how the nervous system drives behavior and why kids can't access their best thinking when they don't feel safe. Learn to recognize when children are in protection mode and practical ways to help them shift into connection.
Interoception and Body Signals
Explore how children learn to read their internal body signals and why traditional "should feels" approaches to emotions often backfire. Discover how to support interoceptive development through curiosity rather than instruction.
Sensory Needs as Communication
Learn why hitting, biting, running, and yelling often serve sensory purposes. Understand the three types of proprioception and how to meet sensory needs proactively so challenging behaviors become less necessary.
Supporting PDA and Demand Sensitivity
Gain insight into the persistent drive for autonomy and why traditional parenting approaches often intensify resistance. Learn strategies that reduce demand anxiety while building genuine cooperation.
Autistic Identity and Self-Discovery
Your child's diagnosis can be a beginning, not a limitation. Learn how to support neurodivergent identity development and help reframe perceived weaknesses as genuine strengths.
Creating Belonging for Neurodivergent Teens
Explore approaches that help tweens and teens develop self-acceptance and self-advocacy skills during a developmental stage when feeling different can be especially challenging.
Expressive Art for Regulation and Connection
Discover how art, music, movement, and even video games can become powerful tools for self-expression and co-regulation. Learn to follow a child's lead with creative materials while modeling interoceptive awareness and honoring sensory preferences.
Practical Strategies for Home and School
From sensory harmony in the car to managing mealtimes with multiple sensory profiles, get real-world strategies you can implement immediately in your own environment.
What Makes This Summit Different
Who is this summit for?
Parents & Caregivers
If you're navigating the daily challenges of supporting your neurodivergent child while feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice and long waitlists—this summit is for you.
Occupational Therapists
Looking to deepen your neuroaffirming practice and learn strategies that actually transfer from clinic to real life? You'll find practical, evidence-based approaches here.
Educators
Want to better support neurodivergent students but feel unprepared by your training? This summit provides the tools and understanding you've been missing.
Speech-Language Pathologists
Seeking collaborative, connection-based approaches that honor how neurodivergent kids naturally communicate and learn.
Mental Health Professionals
Committed to neurodiversity-affirming care and looking for practical strategies that support the whole child and family system.
Anyone Supporting Neurodivergent Kids
If you believe kids do well when they can—and you want to learn how to help them—you belong here.
What Three Days Can Change
Real Talk About What This Summit Offers:
You'll finally understand the "why"
Not just what to do, but why behavior happens and what your child's nervous system actually needs. This is the missing piece that makes everything else make sense.
Strategies you can use tomorrow
We're not talking theory. Every speaker brings practical tools you can implement immediately—whether you're a parent trying to make mornings less chaotic or a therapist looking for better ways to connect with clients.
Permission to trust your instincts
If traditional approaches felt wrong, you weren't imagining it. You'll hear from experts who'll validate what you already suspected and give you language to advocate for what your child actually needs.
A complete perspective shift
From "What's wrong with my child?" to "What's my child trying to tell me?" This changes everything.
Professional development recognition
Certificate of completion for professional development is available with the All-Access Pass.
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What Happens Next:
- You'll receive an email confirmation with all summit details
- We'll send helpful reminders as the summit approaches
- Get exclusive early-bird pricing if you decide to upgrade to the all-access pass
Questions? We've Got Answers
When exactly is the summit?
The summit runs January 12-14, 2026. Each day features 5 different sessions that are available only on that specific day during the free live event.
How does the daily schedule work?
Day 1 features 5 sessions, Day 2 features 5 different sessions, and Day 3 features the final 5 sessions. You'll need to tune in each day to catch that day's sessions—unless you have the All-Access Pass, which gives you the flexibility to watch everything on your own schedule.
What if I can't attend all three days live?
If you can't make it live, the All-Access Pass gives you one full year to watch all 15 sessions whenever works for you, plus access to all bonus materials.
Are CEUs available?
With the All-Access Pass, you'll receive a certificate of completion for professional development hours that you can submit to your employer or use for your professional portfolio. Please note: These sessions are informal, open-dialogue conversations with no formal learning objectives or assessments. They are not approved for continuing education credit by any accrediting body. It's up to you to confirm whether this format meets your employer's requirements for professional development.
What ages/diagnoses does this cover?
Our strategies support neurodivergent children of all ages—from toddlers through teens. Whether your child is autistic, has ADHD, sensory processing differences, or other neurological differences, you'll find relevant, practical support.
What time zone is the summit?
All times are in Eastern Standard Time (EST), and each day's sessions are available for 24 hours during the free event. There is no scheduled time for any specific video—you can tune in and watch on demand at any point during that 24-hour window. The full schedule is available in the Summit Hub after you register.
Can I get recordings of the sessions?
Recordings are available exclusively with the All-Access Pass upgrade. This includes one year of access to all 15 sessions plus bonus materials.
Is this really free?
Yes! Live access during the summit is completely free. The optional All-Access Pass for recordings is available for those who want the flexibility to watch on their own schedule.
Who is this summit for?
Anyone supporting neurodivergent kids—parents, caregivers, occupational therapists, educators, speech therapists, mental health professionals, and more. Content is designed to be valuable whether you're new to neurodiversity or an experienced professional.
Ready to Transform How You Support Neurodivergent Kids?
Join thousands of families and professionals who are changing the conversation around neurodivergent support. This isn't about fixing kids—it's about understanding them, connecting with them, and helping them build skills in ways that honor who they are.
Three days. Fifteen experts. Strategies that actually work.
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