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Developmental Disability & Neurodiversity Conference 2025 Survey

Post 2025 Conference Attendee Survey

Thank you for attending the 2nd Annual Developmental Disability and Neurodiversity Conference!
Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us as we plan for next year’s conference in 2026. Please take a few moments to share your honest thoughts and experiences.
Your responses will be kept confidential.
We appreciate your input!

Special Care Services Team
1.What type of attendee are you?
2.Did you attend the conference on both Friday April 4th and Saturday April 5th, or just one day?
3.How relevant was the content of the conference to your interests or needs?
4.Please rate each session you attended: (Rate each on a scale from 1 - Very Poor to 5 - Excellent)
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A PATH to Positive Medical Outcomes-
Preparing Children for Procedures
R Scott Akins, DO and Katharine Harlan Owens MSN RN- UCDavis MIND Institute
The Neurobiology of Resilience
Susan Andrien, LCSW
Embracing Every Child: Culturally Responsive & Trauma-Informed Behavior Support for Black and Brown Students
Tacorra Gray, M Ed, BCBA
Happiness and Mindfulness for Adults to Best Support Children
Jeff Gaborko, M.D.
Physician Panel “Ask a Doc”
Randolph Thomas, MD, Pediatrician, Sutter Medical Group
Jeff Gaborko, MD, Pediatrician, Kaiser Permanente
Shandi Fuller, MD, MPH, Medical Director, Solano County MCAH, and owner of Doctor 4 the People
Inspirational Keynote Speaker
Dani Bowman
Cast member of “Love on the Spectrum U.S.”
Founder and CEO DaniMation Entertainment
ADHD Best Practices
Shandi Fuller, MD, MPH
Medical Director, Solano County MCAH, and owner of Doctor 4 the People
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: A Brief Overview of Manifestation Determinations and Inappropriate Behaviors in a School Setting
Amber Busay, BCBA- AB Behavior and Consulting
Transition to Adulthood
Teresa Cortes Lamas, Parents Helping Parents
Program & Resources
Rachelle Franko, Workforce Development Board
"Possibilities" Keynote Speaker
Alex Kimmel
Owner of the SelfDeterminator
Interoceptive Awareness-Connecting Body Sensations to Emotions
Jeanette Luedders-Jones, Ph.D.
Learning Language through Play
Elyse Sutherland, SLP
Advocacy Panel
Ellisa Reiff, North Bay Regional Center
Lisa Hooks, SCDD
Erica Hurtado, Parent and Founder of Team Dixon
Christa Poe, Parent and Team Vacaville Representative
Melissa Guevara, Solano SELPA
Moving from Awareness to Acceptance:
Celebrate Neurodiversity!
Alex Kimmel
Owner of the SelfDeterminator
Self Determination Program Overview/
Q & A
Ellisa Reiff, M.S., LMFT
North Bay Regional Center
Experiential Sessions/ Meet & Greet (Outside)
Suisun City Fire Department
Suisun City Police Department
Medic Ambulance
Rockem Dog Training- Chelsea Calabria & Canines
E5 Therapy- Matt Decker, LCSW & Erik Yunck, AMFT & Canine Partners
Serenity Saddles Therapeutic Riding - Renee Croog & Volunteers
Connection Expo (vendors/resources)
5.Which sessions or topics/speakers did you find most valuable? (Feel free to provide specific details about what made the speaker or topic impactful for you)
6.How did you hear about the conference?
7.Were there any topics or sessions you felt were missing or would like to see next year?
8.How satisfied were you with the overall organization of the conference?
9.How satisfied were you with the In-person Registration/Check In Process: (Rate each on a scale from 1 - Very Poor to 5 - Excellent)
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10.If you attended virtually, how would you rate the virtual platform (ease of use, accessibility, etc.)?
11.How satisfied were you with the Speaker quality (knowledge, presentation skills)?: (Rate each on a scale from 1 - Very Poor to 5 - Excellent)
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12.What knowledge or insights did you gain from the conference that you plan to apply in your work, personal life, or community?
13.How likely are you to attend the conference again in 2026?
14.What aspects of the conference do you think could be improved for future events?
15.Do you have any other suggestions or comments for us to consider for the 2026 conference?
16.On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your overall experience at the conference?
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17.Would you recommend this conference to others?
Thank you for your time and feedback!
Your responses are crucial in shaping the success of future conferences, and we truly appreciate your input.
See you at DDNC 2026!

-Special Care Services Team