What if the "best practices" we were taught aren't actually what's best for autistic kids?
Adopting a child-led approach changes everything.
It’s about following the child, not a checklist- even in systems that prioritize compliance-driven data over connection.
A child-led approach is about doing what actually helps autistic kids thrive.
At The Child-Led Autism Summit, you’ll get the tools, the strategies, and the community to help you make this shift—without feeling like you’re doing it alone.
Get my free ticketCan you imagine...
✿ Walking into a session, classroom, or home visit feeling calm, confident, and aligned with your values
✿ Knowing how to honor each student's communication style, sensory needs, and autonomy, and seeing the impact in their trust, joy, and connection.
✿ No longer second-guessing yourself, because you've let go of outdated methods and adopted a neuroaffirming, child-led approach that actually works.
The Child-Led Autism Summit will empower you to bring that vision to life.
I'm ready for a transformation!
Who is The Child-Led Autism Summit for?
✿ 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.
From August 18-20, 2025, join our incredible line up of thought leaders for a 3-day event where you’ll:
✿ Unlearn outdated compliance-based approaches and replace them with strategies rooted in relational safety and trust.
✿ Understand the sensory, nervous system, and communication needs driving behavior, so you can respond with connection, not control.
✿ Discover how to advocate for child-led, affirming support across all settings.
✿ And so much more…
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!
