KAIMH Annual Conference 2023

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Registration Closes April 17, 2023

WSU Metroplex

5015 East 29th St N, Wichita, KS 67220

Hotels are blocked until April 12, 2023  at the Hyatt Place at Wichita State University, 4703 E. 19th Street North, Wichita, KS  Click Here to Make a Reservation

Conference Fees:

Member: $250  Non-Member $325 

Scholarships available to help with conference fees if needed: Click Here for Scholarship Application information

Registration:

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Registration Closes April 17, 2023.  Refunds and cancellations will be accepted until April 12, 2023, 5PM, there will be  $25 processing fee for cancellations.  No refunds will be provided after April 12, 2023 5PM. For Cancellations please email info@kaimh.org.

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Thursday April 27, 2023 8:30-3:30

Allie Ticktin, MA, OTD, OTR/L, SIPT

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Understanding the Sensory System and Its Importance in Early Childhood Development and Social-Emotional Regulation

Learn about the eight sensory processing systems - sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell, vestibular, proprioception, and  interoception - and how to provide activities from the time children are born that support the growth and development of these systems. Through lecture and group discussions, the eight sensory systems will be broken down, and participants will learn how a child uses them to understand the world. Easy, fun activities, as well as advice on setting up play areas will be explored to support children’s development and abilities to respond to their emotions, build friendships, communicate their needs, and thrive in school.

Friday April 28, 2023

George S Thompson MD 

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Who Decides If I’m Safe: Polyvagal Theory in Infant Mental Health

Children learn and grow best when surrounded by adults who convey a sense of safety and connection. When children feel repeatedly threatened, it jeopardizes their healthy physical, emotional, relational, and cognitive development. Professionals who work with children have known for decades that, to thrive, children need safe relationships and environments. Polyvagal theory provides insights into the impact of safety, threat, and connection on the developing nervous system and can guide interventions to become even more effective.

 Conference Agenda

Please view our breakout sessions descriptions here:2023 KAIMH Breakout Sessions