2025 Symposium Program

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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
 
Tour of the New Grandview Kids
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Dominion Ballroom
Networking Breakfast
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Dominion Foyer
Registration
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Dominion Ballroom
Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Dominion Ballroom
Guest Host Ahren Belisle
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Provincial Ballroom
Break
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Chestnut East
Concurrent Studies on AI and Large Language Models in Clinical Documentation
Chestnut West
Empowering Conversations: effective clinical listening strategies to connect with clients and families
City Hall
A Dialogue on Implementing the Extensive Needs Service Across Regions
Linden
Brain Computer Interface Programming and its Impacts on Childrens' Lives
Maple
Streamlining Support – improving efficiency and fostering connection building through family group conferences at BC Autism Assessment Network
Provincial South
Critical Need for Client Narratives in Needs Assessment Practices
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Provincial Ballroom
Break
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Chestnut East
WHY and HOW of Cultural Adaptations: learnings from the F-Words
Chestnut West
Reimagining Service Delivery: lessons learned through adopting a change management approach
City Hall
System Change Approach to Enhance Access and Care in Ontario
Linden
Documenting Access to Autism Diagnosis in Northern Ontario
Maple
From Crisis to Care: a case study on enhancing support for children with complex needs
Provincial South
Real Conversations (Exclusive to EKO members)
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
Provincial Ballroom
Break
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Dominion Ballroom
Lunch & Keynote - The Power of Disability: building spaces of belonging for All
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Provincial Ballroom North
Poster Presentation
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Provincial Ballroom
Break
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Chestnut East
Coordinated Service Planning: right sizing service
Chestnut West
Growing Up with a Disability is No Piece of Cake
City Hall
Guiding Canada's Autism Strategy: learnings and where we are today
Linden
Children with Significant Disabilities Require AAC – how is it used?
Maple
Exoskeleton-assisted Physiotherapy in School and Outpatient Settings: feasibility and outcomes
Provincial South
Communicating with Caregivers: a critical exploration of interpersonal relations, power dynamics and systemic factors
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Provincial Ballroom
Break
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Dominion Ballroom
Schmooza Palooza 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
City Hall
EKO presents Tribute Awards to Honourees
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Provincial Ballroom South
The Opening Night Reception
Thursday, April 17, 2025
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Dominion Ballroom
Breakfast
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Dominion Foyer
Registration
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
 
Breakfast Keynote: Empowering Complex Families: improving outcomes by supporting all family members
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Provincial Ballroom
Break
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Chestnut East
Specialized Intake Clinics: an effective waitlist solution for pediatric rehabilitation services
Chestnut West
Put Your Lifejacket on First: supporting parents and caregivers of youth experiencing AFCCA
City Hall
Talking to a Child with a PDA Profile of Autism
Linden
Redefining our Episode of Care in SLP
Maple
Supporting Service Delivery Change through Mentorship: an instrumental case study
Provincial South
How ErinoakKids Answered a Call for Duty
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Provincial Ballroom
Break
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Chestnut East
Sibling Support Program: creating programming for siblings in paediatric disability
Chestnut West
SMILE’S OPEN SHOP: methods for implementing culturally safe & holistic practice
City Hall
Empowered Resilience: energizing for lasting success
Linden
Five Minute Kids: an alternative treatment approach for speech sound disorders
Maple
Using Data to Drive Clinical Innovation
Provincial South
The Reflection Garden: co-regulation program
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
Provincial Ballroom
Break
12:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Dominion Ballroom
Lunch - Closing Keynote: Precision Developmental Healthcare