{"id":5326,"date":"2026-03-13T14:15:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T20:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdd.health.unm.edu\/autismportal\/?page_id=5326"},"modified":"2026-05-14T16:20:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T22:20:49","slug":"imagine-conference-session-details","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cdd.health.unm.edu\/autismportal\/imagine-conference\/imagine-conference-session-details\/","title":{"rendered":"Imagine Conference Session Details"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opening Keynote Session: The Power of Human Connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Russell Lehmann<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdd.health.unm.edu\/autismportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Lehmann-R.-Keynote-Session-Details.pdf\">Session Description<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdd.health.unm.edu\/autismportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/UNM-Keynote-Human-Connection.pdf\">Presentation Slides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diagnostic and Treatment Challenges for those with ASD\/ID and Co-Occurring Disruptive and Mood Disorders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tiffany L. Otero, PhD, BCBA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdd.health.unm.edu\/autismportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Otero-Session-Details.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"5418\">Session Description<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bringing Visibility to Invisible Disabilities: Understanding What You Cannot See<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Russell Lehmann<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdd.health.unm.edu\/autismportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Lehmann-R.-Breakout-Session-Details.pdf\">Session Description<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdd.health.unm.edu\/autismportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/UNM-Breakout-Invisible-Disabilities.pdf\">Presentation Slides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fact vs. Fiction: Identifying evidence-based practices in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sylvia J. Acosta, PhD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jessica L. Garcia, PhD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdd.health.unm.edu\/autismportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Acosta-Garcia-Session-Details.pdf\">Session Description<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdd.health.unm.edu\/autismportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Acosta-and-Garcia-Imagine-Conference-2026.pdf\">Presentation Slides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparation and Collaboration: Supporting Students In and Out of School<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ashley Collins, MA, BCBA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdd.health.unm.edu\/autismportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Collins-A-Session-Details.pdf\">Session Description<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Moving Targets - How Shifting Perspectives on Autism Effects Families<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gay Finlayson, MA, CFPSW<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdd.health.unm.edu\/autismportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Moving-Targets.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"5416\">Presentation Slides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Mapping: Tools for Implementing Community Employment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Amanda V. Cowan, Training and Development Consultant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deborah Lassiter, Education Specialist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alma Gamboa, Education Specialist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdd.health.unm.edu\/autismportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cowan-Gamboa-Lassiter-Session-Details.pdf\">Session Description<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdd.health.unm.edu\/autismportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Imagine-Community-Mapping-for-Employment-Supports.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"5415\">Presentation Slides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supported Decision Making<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Daniel Ekman, MA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vashad Frink<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lindsay Sloan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdd.health.unm.edu\/autismportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ekman-Frink-Sloan-Session-Details.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"5374\">Session Description<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdd.health.unm.edu\/autismportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Supported-Decision-Making-Presentation-May-2026.pdf\">Presentation Slides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Together We Connect! Supporting Meaningful Communication for Minimally Speaking Individuals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Marci Laurel, MA, CCC-SLP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdd.health.unm.edu\/autismportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Laurel-Session-Details.pdf\">Session Description<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdd.health.unm.edu\/autismportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMAGINE-2026-Laurel.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"5423\">Presentation Slides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recognizing and Addressing Compassion Fatigue: Building Resilience and Well-Being<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jene\u00e9 Lewis-Walker, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdd.health.unm.edu\/autismportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lewis-Walker-J-Session-Details.pdf\">Session Description<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdd.health.unm.edu\/autismportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Compassion-Fatigue-Imagine-Conference.pdf\">Presentation Slides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fostering Belonging and Inclusion for Individuals with ASD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maria O. Mendez, PhD, NCSP, NCC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdd.health.unm.edu\/autismportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mendez-Session-Details.pdf\">Session Description<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdd.health.unm.edu\/autismportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Mendez-Imagine-Conference-2026.pdf\">Presentation Slides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">People Are Part of the Environment: Building Self-Regulation and Self-Management Skills for Behavior Change<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kayla Lopez, M.A., BCBA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdd.health.unm.edu\/autismportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lopez-K-Session-Details.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"5350\">Session Description<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdd.health.unm.edu\/autismportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Imagine-People-Are-Part-of-Enviornment.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"5417\">Presentation Slides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clicks, Connections, and Caution: Protecting Young People from Online Exploitation and Harm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kaisa Marshall, PhD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elizabeth Bryant, PsyD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdd.health.unm.edu\/autismportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Bryant-Marshall-Session-Details.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"5349\">Session Description<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdd.health.unm.edu\/autismportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Click-Connections-and-Caution-003.pdf\">Presentation Slides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mental Wellness Made Simple - Everyday Strategies for All<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Felicia Nevarez, MEd<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdd.health.unm.edu\/autismportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Nevarez-F-Session-Details.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"5379\">Session Description<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Into Your Strengths:&nbsp;A Community in Motion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dan Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA, MAPP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdd.health.unm.edu\/autismportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Tomasulo-Breakout-Session-Details.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"5348\">Session Description<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdd.health.unm.edu\/autismportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Step-Into-Your-Strengths-A-Community-in-Motion-_-1.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"5421\">Presentation Slides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comunidad y conversaci\u00f3n sobre el autismo<br>Community and Conversation about Autism<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sylvia J. Acosta, PhD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roselyn Cintron Diaz BHE, MPHE, CHES\u00ae<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sylvia Sarmiento, MS, CCC-SLP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdd.health.unm.edu\/autismportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Acosta-Sarmiento-Cintron-Session-Details.pdf\">Session Description<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdd.health.unm.edu\/autismportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-Imagine-Communidad-Spanish.pdf\">Presentation Slides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Integrating Perspectives: How clinicians and patients can have productive conversations about integrative approaches to mental health treatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mohammad Murtuza, MD MPH<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdd.health.unm.edu\/autismportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Murtuza-M-Session-Details.pdf\">Session Description<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdd.health.unm.edu\/autismportal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Integrative-Treatments-Imagine-Murtuza.pdf\">Presentation Slides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Closing Keynote Session:&nbsp;H.E.R.O. 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