Schedule
9/25 - 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
9/26 - 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Light Breakfast & Lunch Included
Childcare available with fun activities & support groups!
Pricing
Free for families
(Must register)
$20/day for Professionals
Our Making Connections Pediatric Brain Injury Conference connects families and provides resources and education for caregivers. Attendees will explore services and products and listen to presentations on a variety of relevant topics from industry specialists.
2026 Making Connections Pediatric Brain Injury Conference Dates!
We're looking forward to our 2026 Making Connections Pediatric Brain Injury Conference, September 25 & 26!
Volunteers Needed!
Presenters
- Neurotunity, PLLC: Dr. Taryn Townsend, SLPD, CCC-SLP, CBIS - Why They’re Still Struggling: The Cognitive & Communication Problems No One Explained
- Saint George Clinic and Research Institute: Ioannis Solos MD(China), PhD, LAc - Re-modulating Neuroplasticity After Plateau: Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Solutions
- MindForge: Emily Kalambaheti - Multi-modal: Pros and Cons of Combining Neuro-rehab Technologies
- Taylor Bosworth & Bullard, PLLC: Rachel Bosworth (presenting along with Amy Louis) - Navigating Government Benefits, Special Needs Trusts, and the Transition to Adulthood
- Solutions For Special Needs Families: Amy Louis - Same as above (presenting with Rachel Bosworth)
- Total Wellness Clinic: Dr. Kenneth Proefrock, NMD - Current Trends, Advances and Applications of Regenerative Therapies in Pediatric Brain Injuries
- NeuroSolution Center of Austin: Dr. Brandon Crawford DC FIBFN-CND - Presentation details to come
- Harch HBOT: Dr. Paul Harch, M.D. - Presentation details to come
- Sound Movement Services: Erin Finkelstein, GCFP, M.mus - Cultivating Caregiver Presence to Optimize Learning: Feldenkrais ® in Action for your Brain Injured Child
- Nurturing the Core Pediatric Therapy: Katie Chung PT, DPT, PCS - Myofascial Release for the Child with Neurological Involvement
- Madisen Johnson, MA, LPC-A - Seen, Heard, and Held: Supporting Siblings After Brain Injury
- Clear River Counseling and Wellness: Zach Small, MS, LPC, NCC - Rewiring The Brain
- Relationship Help Center: Jimmy Pourteau - Stronger than the Storm - Rebuilding Your Marriage through the Unthinkable
- Stacey Gesinger, MA, LMFT - When your calm becomes their calm
- NeuroFit Nutrition: Nikki Drummond, CCN - Presentation details to come
- NAPA Center: Kristen Desjardins, M.S., CCC-SLP & Kirstin White, B.S., SLPA - Presentation details to come
Become a Vendor/Sponsor
Vendors and sponsors help families discover trusted resources, services, and tools that improve quality of life after brain injury.
If your organization supports children with medical complexities, accessibility needs, or family care navigation, we invite you to join us as a resource partner.
- Dedicated table space to connect directly with families
- Opportunities to build meaningful community relationships
- Visibility among professionals and caregivers in the pediatric brain injury space
Your Gift Sends Families to the 2026 Pediatric Brain Injury Conference
Our goal is to make it possible for every family to attend our conference, so they can connect with others walking a similar path and discover the latest breakthroughs in treatment, care, and hope for their child’s healing.
2025 Presentations
Our past conferences are available to view under our Resources tab. Feel free to browse through!
