Solutions Education Conference

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Solutions Conference - Birmingham Our education system is under an enormous amount of pressure to do more with less. We believe that through collaboration with our public schools and families that we can help in solving these problems. This conference is focused on innovations, strategies and training that can be utilized and access...

Birmingham on Friday and Huntsville on May 12th... Join us

It was a great day for a conference!! Thank you Lee County Autism Resource & Advocacy for hosting us!!

Our Birmingham Conference is only 10 days away! We have a limited number of spots, so be sure to secure your seat!! We have partial and full scholarships available if you need financial assistance. This conference is for parents, teachers, therapists and anyone working or caring for a child with special needs.

Check out our line up!!

Solutions Conference 2017 Speaker Line Up

James Gallini

James Gallini is an innovator in the area of Special Education and Civil Rights law by looking at representation and strategy in a new and unique way. Through his own experiences with his special needs daughter, James has developed a keen understanding of the need to balance right action with maintaining a positive working relationship with the public schools.

James will discuss IEP Preparation, specifically- How to design a legally defensible IEP from the perspective of a parent/attorney.

Ashlie Walker, MS, BCBA

Ashlie Grill Walker, MS, BCBA is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and has been providing ABA Therapy and working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2005. Ashlie earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Auburn University in 2008 and a Master of Science in Psychology with a Specialty in Applied Behavior Analysis from Florida State University in 2010. Ashlie specializes in severe problem behavior, toilet training, and the Verbal Behavior Approach to teaching language to children with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities as well as typically developing children with challenging behavior.

Ashlie will discuss how to recognize when a behavior plan is needed, the purpose of Functional Assessments and the steps taken to carrying out an FBA. She will go over the four functions of behavior and discuss ways to determine the cause of certain behaviors.

Ashleigh Johnson

Ashleigh Johnson teaches special education in a self-contained classroom in the Shelby County School system. She earned her Bachelors degree in special education from the University of AL. Ashleigh has worked in special education for over 20 years and taught in a few school systems. Throughout her career, she has taught children of all abilities and has gained an understanding of how to manage a classroom successfully, while meeting every student’s individual needs.

Ashleigh will discuss Strategies and Practices for effective management of a self-contained classroom and How to incorporate ABA Therapy and Assistive Technology

Dustin Chandler

Dustin Chandler, is a former, certified police officer in the state of Alabama with special expertise in narcotics investigations and tactical operations. Dustin is ready to put to work his ability to connect with law enforcement and public safety audiences supported by objective and creative information, insightful presentation skills and experience in law enforcement at training facilities throughout Alabama.

In 2012, Dustin’s second child, Carly, was diagnosed with a devastating neurological and seizure disorder called CDKL5. CDKL5 is a rare X-linked genetic disorder that results in early onset, difficult to control seizures, and severe neuro-developmental impairment. CDKL5 stands for cyclin-dependent kinase-like 5, and is located on the X chromosome. Most children affected by CDKL5 suffer from seizures that begin in the first few months of life. Many cannot walk, talk or feed themselves, and many are confined to wheelchairs, dependent on others for almost everything in life. CDKL5 mutations have been found in children diagnosed with Infantile Spasms, West Syndrome, Lennox-Gastaut, Rett Syndrome, cerebral palsy and autism. Dustin has served as a volunteer on the board of directors for the International Foundation of CDKL5 Research.

Since Carly’s diagnosis, Dustin became a full time advocate for children and adults with disabilities. He believes in true inclusion and acceptance for all individuals with special needs and disabilities.

We hope you can join us for an informative day!!

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Here is our line up for Birmingham's conference-

Solutions Conference 2017 Speaker Line Up

James Gallini
James Gallini is an innovator in the area of Special Education and Civil Rights law by looking at representation and strategy in a new and unique way. He has never accepted the idea that the way things are currently done is the only way, the best way or the most efficient. Mr. Gallini has proven his willingness to challenge the various branches of government and fight in ways that few are able or willing to do. By using and replicating this tenacious approach, his firm has changed outcomes for his clients, improved conditions in public school classrooms, secured training and supports for our educators, and protected students from excessive punishment within the education and judicial system.

Through his own experiences with his special needs daughter, James has developed a keen understanding of the need to balance right action with maintaining a positive working relationship with the public schools.

James is a member of the Alabama State Bar, United States District Court – Northern Alabama, United States District Court – Southern Alabama, United States 11th Circuit Court of Appeals and the Council of Parent Attorney Advocates (COPAA). He has successfully argued before the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, setting precedent. James is a national trainer on the subject of special education law for parents and educators and on constitutional and public policy issues. He has been featured on the national talk show The Doctors, in Esquire Magazine, and many news outlets, both print and television, for his excellence in advocacy.

He earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Juris Doctorate from Birmingham School of Law, where he has also served as an adjunct professor in the area of Special Education Law. Immediately following passing the bar, James founded his own law firm, The Gallini Group, LLC, that has currently grown beyond Alabama into the states of Tennessee, Georgia, Texas, and soon to be Nevada.

*James will discuss IEP Preparation, specifically- How to design a legally defensible IEP from the perspective of a parent/attorney.

Ashlie Walker, MS, BCBA
Ashlie Grill Walker, MS, BCBA is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and has been providing ABA Therapy and working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2005. Ashlie earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Auburn University in 2008 and a Master of Science in Psychology with a Specialty in Applied Behavior Analysis from Florida State University in 2010. Ashlie specializes in severe problem behavior, toilet training, and the Verbal Behavior Approach to teaching language to children with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities as well as typically developing children with challenging behavior.

*Ashlie will discuss how to recognize when a behavior plan is needed, the purpose of Functional Assessments and the steps taken to carrying out an FBA. She will go over the four functions of behavior and discuss ways to determine the cause of certain behaviors.

Ashleigh Herring Johnson
Ashleigh Johnson teaches special education in a self-contained classroom in the Shelby County School system. She earned her Bachelors degree in special education from the University of AL. Ashleigh has worked in special education for over 20 years and taught in a few school systems. Throughout her career, she has taught children of all abilities and has gained an understanding of how to manage a classroom successfully, while meeting every student’s individual needs.

*Ashleigh will discuss Strategies and Practices for effective management of a self-contained classroom and How to incorporate ABA Therapy and Assistive Technology

Dustin Chandler
Dustin Chandler is a former, certified police officer in the state of Alabama with special expertise in narcotics investigations and tactical operations. During Dustin’s nearly decade-long career he served in different enforcement and tactical units such as a Special Operations Group which focused solely on street crimes. Dustin also worked in tandem with the United States Marshal Service’s Gulf Coast Regional Task Force in 2008 during Operation Falcon. Dustin is ready to put to work his ability to connect with law enforcement and public safety audiences supported by objective and creative information, insightful presentation skills and experience in law enforcement at training facilities throughout Alabama.

In 2012, Dustin’s second child, Carly, was diagnosed with a devastating neurological and seizure disorder called CDKL5. CDKL5 is a rare X-linked genetic disorder that results in early onset, difficult to control seizures, and severe neuro-developmental impairment. CDKL5 stands for cyclin-dependent kinase-like 5, and is located on the X chromosome. Most children affected by CDKL5 suffer from seizures that begin in the first few months of life. Many cannot walk, talk or feed themselves, and many are confined to wheelchairs, dependent on others for almost everything in life. CDKL5 mutations have been found in children diagnosed with Infantile Spasms, West Syndrome, Lennox-Gastaut, Rett Syndrome, cerebral palsy and autism. Dustin has served as a volunteer on the board of directors for the International Foundation of CDKL5 Research.

Since Carly’s diagnosis, Dustin’s life changed dramatically. Dustin became a full time advocate for children and adults with disabilities. He understands the vulnerabilities special needs population’s face in our society. In 2014, Dustin started and led a statewide effort in Alabama to legalize the use of High CBD and Low Thc Oil for the treatment of refractory Epilepsy. The legislation known as Carly’s Law, will allow the use of CBD Oil in Alabama to qualifying patients, children and adults. The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) will conduct the study of the use of CBD Oil and will be able to prescribe the medication to patients. Carly’s Law is the first bill of its kind to pass unanimously in the Alabama House or Senate.

Dustin also believes in true inclusion and acceptance for all individuals with special needs and disabilities. He is general coordinator of a project aimed at bringing to Alabama the first community built and community funded all-inclusive playground, Carly’s Clubhouse. The fully customized clubhouse will allow true “shoulder-to-shoulder” play for all children regardless of their capabilities.

*Dustin will discuss the importance of building positive relationships between educators and parents and the tools to do so to ensure all children can reach their full potential. He will discuss his advocacy for inclusion of children and adults with disabilities and ways to make it happen. Dustin will also share about his unique training program and the importance of law enforcement having actual knowledge and understanding of individuals with disabilities and how to interact with them appropriately.

Its going to be an informative day! We have limited seating- hope to see you there!!

We are so excited about adding Huntsville!! We will be at the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library on Friday May 12th!! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/solutions-conference-huntsville-madison-area-tickets-33255056770

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