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2025 Conference Presentations

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Making Connections Pediatric Brain Injury Conference & Resource Fair

September 25 & 26

Austin, Texas

 

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.

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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

Presentations

Some presenters provided an overview video to promote what their presentation will cover! Click their name (underlined) to be taken to their video if they provided one. 

  • NeuroSolution Center of Austin - Exclusive Provider of Catalyst Regenerative Medicine

    THE BRAIN BEYOND INJURY: Creating the Conditions for Recovery After Pediatric Brain Injury

  • Dr. Paul Harch, M.D.,
    Dr. Paul Harch, M.D.,

    Harch HBOT

    Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury

  • Dr. Kenneth Proefrock, NMD
    Dr. Kenneth Proefrock, NMD

    Total Wellness Clinic

    Current Trends, Advances and Applications of Regenerative Therapies in Pediatric Brain Injuries

  • Saint George Clinic and Research Institute

    Re-modulating Neuroplasticity After Plateau: Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Solutions

  • Abby Zachritz
    Abby Zachritz

    SupportNow

    Unlocking Financial Resources Step by Step

  • Dr. Taryn Townsend, SLPD, CCC-SLP, CBIS
    Dr. Taryn Townsend, SLPD, CCC-SLP, CBIS

    Neurotunity, PLLC; Texas Children's Hospital

    Why They’re Still Struggling: The Cognitive & Communication Problems No One Explained

  • Nurturing the Core Pediatric Therapy

    Myofascial Release for the Child with Neurological Involvement

  • Madisen Johnson, MA, LPC-A
    Madisen Johnson, MA, LPC-A

    Seen, Heard, and Held: Supporting Siblings After Brain Injury

  • When Your Calm Becomes Their Calm

  • Relationship Help Center

    1. Stronger than the Storm - Rebuilding Your Marriage through the Unthinkable

    2. Your spouse isn't doing it wrong. They're just doing it differently - An eye-opening interactive session for couples.

  • Dr. Chandler Willey, DC, CSCS
    Dr. Chandler Willey, DC, CSCS

    NeuroSolution Center of Atlanta

    Progress Through Purposeful Therapy: Setting Functional Goals for Meeting Milestones

  • NeuroFit Nutrition

    Fueling Recovery: Nutrition, Neurotransmitters & the Healing Brain

  • MindForge

    Multi-modal: Pros and Cons of Combining Neuro-rehab Technologies

  • Foundation for Blind Children

    From Everyday Moments to Everyday Success: Supporting Children with CVI at Home

  • Foundation for Blind Children

    From Everyday Moments to Everyday Success: Supporting Children with CVI at Home

  • Kate Labiner, MD
    Kate Labiner, MD

    Child Neurology & Consultants of Austin

    Epilepsy 101

  • Tony Passaro, PhD
    Tony Passaro, PhD

    Neurolimits

    Rewiring Recovery: TMS and Targeted Neuroplasticity After Pediatric Brain Injury

  • Toro & Tides

    Forgetting to Remember - A Survivor's Story of Life With An Invisible Injury

  • Taylor Bosworth & Bullard, PLLC

    Navigating Government Benefits, Special Needs Trusts, and the Transition to Adulthood

  • Solutions For Special Needs Families

    Navigating Government Benefits, Special Needs Trusts, and the Transition to Adulthood

  • Sound Movement Services

    Cultivating Caregiver Presence to Optimize Learning: Feldenkrais ® in Action for Your Brain-Injured Child

  • Kirstin White, B.S., SLPA
    Kirstin White, B.S., SLPA

    Tobii Dynavox

    AAC Myths & Facts: Using Communication Devices After a Brain Injury

  • Stephanie Alexander
    Stephanie Alexander

    NAPA Austin

    AAC Myths & Facts: Using Communication Devices After a Brain Injury

  • Melaney Grenz, M.S, CCC-SLP
    Melaney Grenz, M.S, CCC-SLP

    The Center on Brain Injury Research and Training (CBIRT)

    The Road Back to School: Brain Injury Recovery, Educational Supports, and Caregiver Connections

  • Esmeralda Garcia, MBA
    Esmeralda Garcia, MBA

    The Center on Brain Injury Research and Training (CBIRT)

    The Road Back to School: Brain Injury Recovery, Educational Supports, and Caregiver Connections

  • Jennifer Caballero, LCSW/MDiv
    Jennifer Caballero, LCSW/MDiv

    Bud & Blossom Counseling

    Coping with Ambiguous Loss

  • Amy Costello, LPC-Associate
    Amy Costello, LPC-Associate

    Costello Counseling, PLLC | Supervised by Nanci Silver Boice, MEd, MA, LMFT-S, LPC-S

    What Happened to You Matters, Too: Healing Parent Trauma After a Child’s Brain Injury

  • Mentor Moms

    1. Welcome New Families - How to Make the Most of Your Conference Experience!

    2. Walking the Journey Together: Lessons from Experienced Caregivers

Presenter Bios

Volunteers Needed!

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! 

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