2026 LISHA Fall Conference Agenda

Friday, October 23, 2026

7:30-7:50        Sign-In/Continental Breakfast (Included)

7:50-8:00        Intro to Keynote (ALL MUST ATTEND): 

8:00-8:15        Keynote (ALL MUST ATTEND): Matthew Weingartner: Introduction and Medical Journey

8:15- 9:00        Recovery, Advocacy and Impact

9:00-9:15        Transition to Kathryn Arnold Presentation

9:15-10:15       Foundations of Language Development and Natural Language Acquisition

10:15-11:00     Identifying Gestalt Language Processors and Understanding the Six Stages of Gestalt Language Development

11:00-11:15     BREAK

11:15-12:00     Language Assessment and Language Sample Scoring Practice

12:00-12:30     Supporting Language Development Across Stages: Child-Led Therapy and Clinical Strategies

12:30-1:30       Lunch (included)

1:30-2:00         Clinical Application, Case Studies, and Breakout Discussion

2:00-2:30         AAC Considerations for Gestalt Language Processors: Setup, Modeling, and Implementation

2:30-3:00         School-Based Considerations and Accommodations: Collaboration, Classroom Supports, Sensory Considerations

3:00-3:15         Clinical Application

3:15-3:30         Questions and Answers

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