January 27, 2026 @ 8:45 am – 2:30 pm
Registration: 8:15 – 8:45 am
Conference: 8:45 am – 2:30 pm
Attend In Person or Via Zoom
Minuteman High School
758 Marrett Rd.
Lexington, MA 02421
To receive PDPs, participants must attend this conference and the conference, Practical Strategies for Self-Regulation, on March 23, 2026 (registration opening soon) . Members can participate in-person, virtually or by viewing the recording. Within 24 hours of the live conference, registrants will be emailed a link to view the recorded conference. The recording will be made available for 10 days after the conference.
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Description
Join us for an engaging and informative conference focused on supporting neurodivergent students and fostering inclusive school communities. With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) now affecting approximately 1 in 31 school-age children in the United States, it’s more important than ever to understand the diverse experiences and needs of all learners.
This conference will provide educators with practical, evidence-based strategies to build confidence and success among neurodivergent students. Participants will explore ways to create learning environments that celebrate neurodiversity, remove barriers to learning, and promote belonging for every student.
About the Speakers
Celine Saulnier, Ph.D., (she/her) obtained her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Connecticut. She trained and worked at the Yale Child Study Center’s Autism Program for nearly a decade before relocating to Emory University School of Medicine and the Marcus Autism Center in Atlanta, GA, where she directed a large-scale clinical research program. In 2018, she opened her own company, Neurodevelopmental Assessment & Consulting Services, where she specializes in diagnostic assessment, as well as teaching and training for autism spectrum and related disorders. Dr. Saulnier has published numerous articles, written two books, and she is an author on the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Third Edition.
Sharon Saline, Psy.D., (she/her) clinical psychologist and author of the award-winning book, What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew: Working Together to Empower Kids for Success in School and Life and The ADHD solution card deck specializes in working with children, teens, young adults and families living with ADHD, learning disabilities, twice exceptionality and mental health issues. With decades of experience as a clinical psychologist and educator/clinician consultant, she guides families and adults towards effective communication, closer connections and greater understanding. She lectures and facilitates workshops internationally on topics such as ADHD and neurodivergence, executive functioning, the anxiety spectrum, motivation, perfectionism and working with different kinds of learners. Dr. Saline is a regular contributor to ADDitudemag.com and hosts their weekly Facebook Live sessions, blogs for PsychologyToday.com, a featured expert on MASS Appeal on WWLP-TV and a part-time lecturer at the Smith School for Social Work. Her writing has been featured in numerous online and print publications including MSN, The Psychotherapy Networker, Smith College Studies in Social Work, Attention Magazine, Additude Magazine, Psych Central and Inquirer.com. Learn more at www.drsharonsaline.com.
Elizabeth Miller, M.S.Ed., BCBA, LABA, (she/her) is a public-school-based behavior analyst and equity specialist at SEEM Collaborative. For over 15 years, she has worked in both schools and communities to address questions of justice, equity, and disproportionality, with a focus on educational access and students with disabilities. As a trainer, she practices interactive teaching and learning to apply practical solutions to complex problems. Elizabeth approaches her work from two perspectives: supporting individuals to change their behaviors and building institutional capacity to create accommodating, justice-minded infrastructures. She has trained and written on the social model of disability and the process of re-norming institutions to center those who have been marginalized.
Emily Patt, M.A.T., (she/her) is an inclusion coach with SEEM Collaborative. She supports students, teachers, and administrators in all grade levels across multiple districts to create inclusive learning experiences while implementing Universal Design for Learning. Before becoming an inclusion coach, Emily was a special education teacher in middle and elementary schools. She has also worked with families and students in home and community settings. She is passionate about making learning accessible for all!
Membership Information
Most MPY webinars are available ONLY to current staff from member districts and organizations. Public school memberships include police and fire personnel. Former and retired employees and members of committees, including but not limited to, PTO/PTA, PAC, School Improvement Councils, Health Councils, Drug/Alcohol Councils, and school volunteers, are not considered MPY members.
PDPs and CEUs
MPY is an approved Professional Development Provider through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (Provider No. F20180079). Professional Development Points (PDPs) are offered for most MPY professional development webinars. PDPs are issued in 10 hour increments, per DESE requirements.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for clinical staff through the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the Massachusetts Mental Health Counselors Association, Inc. (MaMHCA). The NASW and the MaMHCA approve each event individually. CEUs may be given in hourly increments.
To receive PDPs and CEUs, participants must pass the quiz. The PDP quiz will be made available only to participants who have registered for and attended both conferences.
Event Cancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend a MPY webinar you must cancel, through Bonnie Mullen at bonnie@mpyinc.org, one business day before the webinar.
For MPY hybrid conferences, the date in-person registration closes will be posted on MPY’s website. Virtual conference registration will close one business day before the hybrid conference. You cannot cancel or switch your registration from in-person to virtual after in-person registration closes. Please email Bonnie Mullen at bonnie@mpyinc.org with any questions regarding registration.
Registration: 8:15 – 8:45 am
Conference: 8:45 am – 2:30 pm