Autism Community Connections Summit
Schedule
Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am
UTC-07:00Location
The Center, 51 SE Jerome Street, Oak Harbor, WA | Oak Harbor, WA
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🌟 Autism Community Connections Summit 🌟The Autism Community Connections Summit is a free, one-day community event hosted by the Autism Partnership of Island County (APIC). This event brings together families, caregivers, professionals, and local organizations for connection, resources, and support across North, Central, and South Whidbey and Camano Islands.
🎤 What to Expect
Throughout the day, you’ll hear from local experts and community leaders on topics that matter to individuals with autism and those who support them.
• 9:15 AM – Challenging Assumptions
Julie Davies, PhD, Connections Psychology
• 10:15 AM – Sensory? What’s That?
Chrysalis Kendall, OTR/L, Exceptional Connections International
• 11:15 AM – Special Education Advocacy
Heather Kolbly, Jones & Ibrahim, PLLC
• 1:00 PM – Balanced ABA: Practical and Ethical Strategies
Grace Parkhouse, BCBA, Balanced Behaviorists
• 2:00 PM – Trifecta: Resources & Planning for the Future
Tiffany Wheeler-Thompson, Island County Parent to Parent
Mike Etzell, Island County Developmental Disabilities Program
Susan Armstrong, Oak Harbor Public Schools Exceptional Academy
• 3:00 PM – Interactive Q&A Session
Selected questions submitted in advance will be addressed by our presenters.
🌟 Resources & Community Connections
The summit will feature resource booths from local and regional providers throughout the day, offering opportunities to connect directly with organizations and learn about available supports.
🕗 Event Key Details
Check-in and coffee begin in the morning. Lunch will be provided for registered full-day attendees, and childcare will be available through STAR Behavior Consulting for registered participants, so families and caregivers can participate fully throughout the day.
💙 Why Attend
Join us for a day of learning, connection, and community as we come together with families, providers, and people who get it.
👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/gBmGBrLdcPH3CSu89
Space is limited for lunch and childcare, so we encourage early registration.
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Where is it happening?
The Center, 51 SE Jerome Street, Oak Harbor, WA, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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