The Power of PLAY
Building Dynamic Relationships: Promoting Capacities for a Meaningful Life and Unlocking Potential for Individuals with Autism and other Social and Mental Health Challenges Across the Lifespan
The Conference is Sold Out on Friday, March 8th
Play is a critical component of every intervention program targeting intensive physical, social, emotional, communicative and cognitive development. Play is not optional. In contrast, research reinforces the necessity of play for developmental growth throughout the lifespan, building functional capacities for thinking, relating, communicating and creativity as well as supporting competence, confidence and independence for ALL children. Play is the essence of childhood: motivating, fun, meaningful and spontaneous, filling hours of a child’s day and providing the vehicle (engagement) for relationship-based interactions that can be used to target any developmental capacity, self-help skill or academic concept. Play is fundamental to the DIR-FCD Model where meaningful interactions tailored to a child’s individual needs are mobilized through the strength of relationships to enhance developmental growth and lifelong functioning.
Regional Center Vendor # PE2669 | Service Code 102
Who should attend?
Professionals of all disciplines including education and parents concerned with the development of individuals with challenges in relating, communicating, learning, making transitions and developing competencies for independent living.
Presentations

Have You Played Today?
Ricki Robinson, MD, MPH
Medical Director of Profectum Foundation


Play: The Hidden Curriculum of the DIR Model
Serena Wieder, PhD
Clinical Director of Profectum Foundation
Repairing the Impact of Trauma in Early Childhood: The Use of Play in Child-Parent Psychotherapy
Alicia Lieberman, PhD
Irving B. Harris Endowed Chair in Infant Mental Health; Professor and Vice Chair for Academic Affairs at the University of California, San Francisco, Department of Psychiatry; Director of the Child Trauma Research Program at San Francisco General Hospital
Parent-Child Interactions: The Experience and the Challenge
Alicia Lieberman, PhD & Serena Wieder, PhD


Relationships at Work – Case Illustrations and Panel Discussion
Connecting Movement and Sensation to Developmental Challenges in ASD
Elizabeth Osten, MS, OTR/L
Owner and Director; Beth Osten & Associates; ABD Fielding Graduate University; Profectum Sr. Faculty
The Healing Power of Procedural Enactments in Play – A Case Study
Connie Lillas, PhD, MFT, RN
Affiliation, Profectum Sr. Faculty
Panel Discussion
Serena Wieder, PhD; Alicia Lieberman, PhD; Elizabeth Osten, MS, OTR/L; Connie Lillas, PhD, MFT, RN; Ruby Salazar, LCSW, BCD

PLAY: The Road to Developmental Integration
Sima Gerber, PhD, CCC-SLP
Professor, Department of Linguistics and Communication Disorders, Queens College, City University of New York; Profectum Sr. Faculty

Unconventional Communication and Play: A View Through a Developmental Lens
Sherri Cawn, MA, CCC-SLP
Owner Cawn/Krantz & Associates; Profectum Sr. Faculty

Following Passions that Lead to Meaningful and Purpose Filled Lives: Reflections of a Young Man on his DIR® Journey
Rosemary White, OTR/L
Founder, Pediatric Physical and Occupational Therapy Services; Profectum Sr. Faculty

The Magical Neural Exercise
Mona Delahooke, PhD
Profectum Sr. Faculty

Engagement Based Learning: The 21st Century Secret
Barbara Kalmanson, PhD
Infant-Parent Program, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Faculty; Founder, Oak Hill School; California Infant-Family and Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist Reflective Practice Mentor; Profectum Sr. Faculty

The DIR-FCD IEP Goal Bank for Early Intervention, Home Programs, Private and Public School Students
Monica G. Osgood, Laura Baldwin, Karen McDowell, Traci Swink, MD, Lindsay Zimmerman, Celebrate the Children and Villa Esperanza School Staff

Playing with Peers in Natural Settings – Supporting Interactions and Documenting Progress: Introducing the “Connection Coder” Video App!
Josh Feder, MD
Child and Family Psychiatrist, Private Practice; Profectum Sr. Faculty
Rosemary White, OTR/L
Founder, Pediatric Physical and Occupational Therapy Services; Profectum Sr. Faculty

Exploring how Sharing Imagination Fuels Play, Academics and Success as Adults
Michelle Garcia Winner, MA, CCC-SLP
Founder & CEO Social Thinking

Raising Differently Wired Kids: SOS for Parents in the Trenches
Deborah Reber
New York Times bestselling author and the Founder of TiLT Parenting

Playfulness and Humor in Adulthood
Anie Knipping
8:30-9:00
Have you played today?
Ricki Robinson, MD, MPH
9:00-10:15
Play: The Hidden Curriculum of the DIR Model
Serena Wieder, PhD
10:15-10:45
BREAK | Coffee, Tea, Mini Scones & Muffins | Resource Partner Fair | Bookstore & Book Signings
10:45-11:45
Repairing the Impact of Trauma in Early Childhood: The Use of Play in Child-Parent Psychotherapy
Alicia Lieberman, PhD
11:45-12:00
Parent-Child Interactions: The Experience and the Challenge
Alicia Lieberman, PhD & Serena Wieder, PhD
12:00-12:45
Special Celebration Honoring Serena Wieder, PhD
Dr. Wieder is the Clinical Director of Profectum Foundation, Co-founder of the DIR-FCD Model, Founder of the DIR® Institute, clinician, author, mentor, and friend to professionals and families worldwide.
*No Continuing Education credits offered for this presentation
12:45-2:00
LUNCH on Your Own
2:00-3:00
Relationships at Work – Case Illustrations and Panel Discussion
Connecting Movement and Sensation to Developmental Challenges in ASD
Elizabeth Osten, MS, OTR/L
The Healing Power of Procedural Enactments in Play – A Case Study
Connie Lillas, PhD, MFT, RN
Panel Discussion
Serena Wieder, PhD; Alicia Lieberman, PhD; Elizabeth Osten, MS, OTR/L; Connie Lillas, PhD, MFT, RN; Ruby Salazar, LCSW, BCD
3:00 – 3:30
BREAK | Coffee & Tea | Resource Partner Fair | Bookstore & Book Signings
3:30-4:30
PLAY: The Road to Developmental Integration
Sima Gerber, PhD, CCC-SLP
Unconventional Communication and Play: A View Through a Developmental Lens
Sherri Cawn, MA, CCC-SLP
4:30-5:00
Following Passions that Lead to Meaningful and Purpose Filled Lives: Reflections of a Young Man on his DIR® Journey
Rosemary White, OTR/L
5:00-5:30
The Magical Neural Exercise
Mona Delahooke, PhD
8:30-9:00
Welcome & Introduction
Ricki Robinson, MD, MPH
Engagement Based Learning: The 21st Century Secret
Barbara Kalmanson, PhD
9:00-11:00
The DIR-FCD IEP Goal Bank for Early Intervention, Home Programs, Private and Public School Students
Monica G. Osgood, Laura Baldwin, Karen McDowell, Traci Swink, MD, Lindsay Zimmerman, Celebrate the Children and Villa Esperanza School Staff
11:00-11:30
BREAK | Coffee, Tea, Mini Scones & Muffins | Bookstore & Book Signings
11:30-12:30
Playing with Peers in Natural Settings – Supporting Interactions and Documenting Progress: Introducing the “Connection Coder” Video App!
Josh Feder, MD & Rosemary White, OTR/L
12:30-1:45
LUNCH on Your Own
1:45-3:45
Exploring how Sharing Imagination Fuels Play, Academics and Success as Adults
Michelle Garcia Winner, MA, CCC-SLP
3:45-4:15
BREAK | Coffee & Tea | Bookstore & Book Signings
4:15-5:15
Raising Differently Wired Kids: SOS for Parents in the Trenches
Deborah Reber
5:15-5:30
Playfulness and Humor in Adulthood
Anie Knipping
Registration Information
Registration Type | Early Bird Rate Expires 2-4-19 |
Regular Rate 2-5-19 to 3-9-19 |
Both Days | $375 | $405 |
Friday Only | $190 | $225 |
Saturday Only | $190 | $225 |
CE Fee | $35 | $35 |
The Conference is Sold Out on Friday, March 8th
Discounts
Do you qualify for a 15% discount?
- Groups of 5+ For group registrations, at least 5 registrants must register at the same time.
- Student w/ Current Id You will need to provide a copy of your current student ID.
- Profectum Academy Member Enrolled in a Course or a Profectum Certificate Holder
If you meet the discount criteria above, please contact emily.mohr@profectum.org for information and instructions on how to register with a discount code.
Discounts do not apply to CE fees.
Vendor Info
Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center Vendor #PE2669 | Service Code 102
Parents contact your Service Coordinator to see if your Regional Center can assist in funding.
Service Coordinators please use the link below to submit registration information for your parent(s).
Link for Regional Center Service Coordinators to submit parent registration information.
Department of Developmental Services website page: www.dds.ca.gov/complaints
Department of Developmental Services phone #: 916-654-1987
http://www.dds.ca.gov/Complaints/docs/CCAProcess_Pamphlet.pdf
http://www.dds.ca.gov/Complaints/docs/CCAProcess_Pamphlet_Spanish.pdf
Registration and Cancellation Policy
Registrations and payments must be received no later than Wednesday, February 27, 2019. Confirmations and receipts are furnished by email. Any registration received after Wednesday, February 27, 2019 will be considered, providing space is available.
We DO NOT invoice for our events. All attendees or groups must have a paid registration prior to the event.
Written cancellation or change notifications must be received no later than Wednesday, February 27, 2019 via email to emily.mohr@profectum.org. A cancellation/change processing fee of $25 will be charged.
After Wednesday, February 27, 2019, no refunds or credit for future events will be given. Substitute attendees are welcome but we must be notified with their name and contact information. Please understand that if you do not attend you are still liable for full payment.
In the unlikely event that this program is cancelled, you will be notified immediately via email and a credit will be issued toward a rescheduled conference, or the entire submitted registration fee will be refunded without further liability on the part of the organizer.
Additional Registration Information
Registration opens at 7:45 am. Please check-in at the registration desk to receive your name badge and day of schedule. Sessions will start promptly at 8:30 am.
Printed presentation handouts will NOT be provided. Presentation handouts will be available on our website approximately 1-week prior to the conference for you to download and/or print if desired.
As you prepare to attend this conference, remember that meeting room climates vary, so we recommend that you wear layered clothing to ensure your personal comfort. As a consideration to all participants, we ask that you turn all cellular phones and pagers to a non-audible mode during the presentations. Children and unregistered guests are not permitted in the meeting rooms.
More detailed information will be emailed to you closer to the date of the conference.
Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities & Special Needs Request
If you require ADA accommodations or have a special needs request, please email emily.mohr@profectum.org at least 1-week prior to the conference date so that arrangements can be made.
Want to be a Conference Sponsor and/or Resource Partner?
Here’s how … view the Conference Sponsorship & Resource Partner Prospectus for all the details and the amenities available to you.
Made the decision to be a Sponsor and/or Resource Partner?
Contact beth.arena@profectum.org or emily.mohr@profectum.org if you have questions.
RESOURCE PARTNER INFO
Certificate of Insurance
Resource Partners need to provide a Certificate of Insurance, listing Profectum Foundation as an additional insured. [ Click on FORM LINK below to upload certificate ]
Individuals Stationed at Tables
Please provide the the names of up to 2 individuals stationed at your table. If more than 2, they will need to register to attend the conference. Name badges are required for entry at The Huntington and must be worn each day. [ Click on FORM LINK below to submit names ]
Powerpoint Slide for Website Video
Use the link below to submit a powerpoint slide for your organization. Slides can include logo and/or information about your organization. [ Click on FORM LINK below to upload slide ]
All replies are due by Friday, February 22nd
FORM LINK – Submit Names, Certificate of Insurance and Slide
Table Set-Up & Breakdown
- Set up begins Friday, March 8th at 7:00 am
- Attendees begin arriving at 7:45 am
- Breakdown begins after 3:30 pm
Conference Hours | Friday, March 8th – 7:45 am – 5:30 pm
IMPORTANT: Table coverings will NOT be provided. Please bring a table covering with you.
Table Location Assignments
Table assignments will be sent closer to the conference date.
Conference Location
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
Haaga Hall
1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108
Wi-Fi Access
WiFi access is complimentary.
Electrical Access
You must sign up and pay for electrical access. There are a limited number of tables with electric. If you paid for electrical access you MUST bring an extension cord/powers strip and black duct tape. The Huntington REQUIRES electrical cords to be taped down to the floor to avoid trip hazards.
Resource Partner Terms
Please review the Resource Partner Terms: Link to Resource Partner Terms
Registration
Check in at the registration desk before proceeding to your table. If you have registered for CE’s don’t forget to sign-in at CE registration so that you get credit for attendance.
If you have questions please contact Emily Mohr or Beth Arena at the Walk-In Registration table for assistance.
Attendance to Conference Sessions
You must register for the conference to attend conference sessions. Resource Partners receive a 15% discount. Contact emily.mohr@profectum.org for a coupon code. Discounts do not apply toward CE fees. Resource Partners not attending conference sessions will have a blue name tag, to indicate they are not attending sessions.
Parking & Directions
Parking is complimentary at The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
Continuing Education
A general certificate of attendance will be issued to all conference participants via email for each day of attendance. Specific approved continuing education boards certificates of attendance will be sent to participants who are registered and complete the course requirements for continuing education credits. The certificate will note the number of instructional hours for the day in attendance.
Registration opens at 7:45 am. Check-in at the CE registration desk to receive your name badge and day of schedule. Sessions will start promptly at 8:30 am.
Course Completion Requirements
For those learners that have signed up for Continuing Education credit, please find your discipline below are read the requirements.
- Speech Language Pathologists
Learners must attend the entire scheduled day, sign the attendance sheets at required intervals, complete an ASHA participant form and submit an evaluation. Credit will not be awarded for partial attendance of the day. - Licensed Psychologists, Licensed Marriage Family Therapists, Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors, Licensed Education Psychologists
Learners must attend the entire scheduled day, sign the attendance sheets at required intervals and submit an evaluation. Credit will not be awarded for partial attendance of the day. - Occupational Therapists/Occupational Therapy Assistants
Learners must attend presentations for the full scheduled time, sign the attendance sheets at required intervals and submit an evaluation. Credit will be awarded for those CE approved presentations that were attended fully.
Speech Language Pathologists
This workshop is conducted as a cooperative course offering with Social Thinking Publishing.
Day 1 is offered for 0.6 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).
Day 2 is offered for 0.65 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).
The full Conference is offered for up to 1.25 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).
Licensed Psychologists, Licensed Marriage Family Therapists, Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors, Licensed Education Psychologists
This conference is sponsored by the Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic. Call the Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic at 323-373-2400 if you have any CE questions regarding Psychologists, LMFT, LCSW, LEP, LPCC continued education. [ link to LACGC website ]
This program meets the qualifications for up to 12.75 hours of continuing education for (6 hrs. on Friday, March 8, 2019; 6.75 hrs. on Saturday, March 9, 2019) LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, LEPs, and psychologists as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences and California Board of Psychology. Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic as the sponsor maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Occupational Therapists/Occupational Therapy Assistants
Profectum Foundation is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. Provider #9365. This Conference is offered for up to 1.25 AOTA CEUs / 12.5 Contact Hours (Mixed level) (6 hrs. on Friday, March 8, 2019; 6.5 hrs. on Saturday, March 9, 2019)
The assignment of AOTA CEs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. See course complete requirements section above.
AOTA Classification Codes that apply to this Conference: Domain of OT – Areas of Occupation | Domain of OT – Client Factors | Occupational Therapy Process – Intervention
If a learner is in need of their participant record from this Course, send an email with the request to the AOTA CE Administrator at liza.kali@profectum.org
Contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements. Download and save the Conference Brochure and keep your certificate of attendance.
Visit the Registration tab for our Cancellation Policy.
Accommodations

Hilton Pasadena
$179/night + fees
168 S Los Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Reservation Cut-off Date is February 8th or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first.
Link to Courtesy Block to make online reservations
Shuttle to The Huntington Available
Other Nearby Hotels
The Westin Pasadena
$179/night + fees
191 N Los Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Courtesy Room Block – For reservations use the link below or call the Reservations Dept. directly at 866-837-4181 and identifying you are part of “Profectum Foundation courtesy room block 3/7/19.
Link to Courtesy Block to make online reservations
The “cut-off date” for accepting reservations into this block is 2/5/19. All reservation requests received after 5:00 PM PDT on the cut-off date will be based on space availability and prevailing rate.
Shuttle to The Huntington Available
Sheraton Pasadena Hotel
$226/night + fees
303 Cordova St, Pasadena, CA 91101
Shuttle to The Huntington Available
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Pasadena
$99/night + fees
1599 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106
No Shuttle Available
Directions
The Huntington is located near Pasadena in the city of San Marino, twelve miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles. The Huntington has two entrance gates: at Allen Ave., just south of California Blvd., and on Oxford Road.
LOCATED AT
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
626.405.2100
Parking
Parking at The Huntington is free.
Link to More Information on Directions, Parking and Public Transportation
The Gardens
Entrance to The Huntington Gardens is free for conference registrants. Below is a map of the gardens.
Faculty and Academy Leadership Summit Day
Sunday, March 10, 2019
10:30 am to 2:30 pm
Villa Esperanza | 2060 E Villa St, Pasadena, CA 91107
No Fee | Sunday Brunch Included
Located 2 miles from the Huntington
Agenda
9:30-10:30
Presentations from International Affiliates
10:30 – 11:45
Brunch & Reminiscences with Serena
11:45 – 2:05
Clinical Challenges (35 minutes each – 20 min presentation w/ 15 min discussion)
- 11:45 – 12:20 – Clinical Challenge #1
- 12:20 – 12:55 – Clinical Challenge #2
- 12:55 – 1:30 – Clinical Challenge #3
- 1:30 – 2:05 Clinical Challenge – #4
2:05 – 2:30
Closing
Click to go to the Conference Handout page. This is a password protected page available to conference attendees only. Please check you email for the announcement that contains the password.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
In-Kind Sponsors
Continuing Education Sponsors
Thank You to Our Resource Partners
