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Thursday, May 21, 2026
8:15am - 9:45am
CST
Keynote
8:15am - 9:45am
CST
Keynote
10:00am - 11:00am
CST
Energize and Engage Break - Grand Opening of Exhibit Hall
10:00am - 11:00am
CST
Energize and Engage Break - Grand Opening of Exhibit Hall
11:00am - 12:30pm
CST
Heart of Trauma: Emotional Safety and Care in Pediatric Emergencies
11:00am - 12:30pm
CST
Heart of Trauma: Emotional Safety and Care in Pediatric Emergencies
Kymme Napoli, CCLS, MS (she/her/hers)
– NYC H+H/Bellevue Hospital Center
Assessment
Intervention
Ethics
11:00am - 12:30pm
CST
Navigating Developmental and Behavioral Diagnoses in Child Life Assessment
11:00am - 12:30pm
CST
Navigating Developmental and Behavioral Diagnoses in Child Life Assessment
Kerri Birkett, MS, CCLS (she/her/hers)
– Empowered Pathways, LLC
Mary Ann Gill, MEd, CCLS (she/her/they)
– Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Assessment
Intervention
DEI
11:00am - 12:30pm
CST
Navigating the Shift: Empowering Adolescents for Adult Healthcare Systems
11:00am - 12:30pm
CST
Navigating the Shift: Empowering Adolescents for Adult Healthcare Systems
Jessica Goddard, CCLS, CIMI
– Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
Kara Orsolini, CCLS (she/her/hers)
– Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Chloe Caylor, MEd (she/her/hers)
– Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital
Intervention
11:00am - 12:30pm
CST
The Power of Perspective - Learning from Each Other
11:00am - 12:30pm
CST
The Power of Perspective - Learning from Each Other
11:00am - 12:30pm
CST
Trading Prizes for Power: Motivation Matters
11:00am - 12:30pm
CST
Trading Prizes for Power: Motivation Matters
Krislyn Brown, MS, CCLS (she/her/hers)
– Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Professional Responsibility
Intervention
Ethics
11:00am - 12:30pm
CST
Utilizing Simulation for Bereavement Training
11:00am - 12:30pm
CST
Utilizing Simulation for Bereavement Training
Mariah Stevens, CCLS, MS (she/her/hers)
– Boston Children's Hospital
Michelle Kerns, MS, CCLS (she/her/hers)
– CS Mott Children's Hospital
Emilia Crnjak, MS, CCLS (she/her/hers)
– Chicago Children's Advocacy Center
Professional Responsibility
12:00pm - 2:00pm
CST
A Qualitative Descriptive Study Exploring Intern Selection Processes in Canada
12:00pm - 2:00pm
CST
A Qualitative Descriptive Study Exploring Intern Selection Processes in Canada
Allison Sohanlal, MSc, CCLS (she/her/hers)
– McMaster University
Darian N. Rogers-Sysak, CCLS, MSc, Other
– Gilda’s Club Greater Toronto; McMaster University
Laura Jin, MSc (she/her/hers)
– Hamilton Health Sciences
Renate Kahlke, PhD
– McMaster University
Professional Responsibility
Ethics
DEI
12:00pm - 2:00pm
CST
A Student's Learning Experience in a Community-Based Setting
12:00pm - 2:00pm
CST
A Student's Learning Experience in a Community-Based Setting
Kyah G. Woodland, CCLS (she/her/hers)
– Pediatric Palliative Care Network
Stephanie Kilday, MS CCLS DS
– Pediatric Palliative Care Network
Professional Responsibility
12:00pm - 2:00pm
CST
Child Life Specialists: Supporting Children of Incarcerated Caregivers
12:00pm - 2:00pm
CST
Child Life Specialists: Supporting Children of Incarcerated Caregivers
Rebecca Summers, MS, CCLS
– Intermountain Health
Assessment
Intervention
12:00pm - 2:00pm
CST
Comparing Distraction Methods for Pediatric Burn Dressing Pain Management
12:00pm - 2:00pm
CST
Comparing Distraction Methods for Pediatric Burn Dressing Pain Management
Sarah A. Castiel, CCLS, MS
– Medical City Plano
Intervention
12:00pm - 2:00pm
CST
Guided Journaling for Parental Preparedness in Pediatric ENT Surgery
12:00pm - 2:00pm
CST
Guided Journaling for Parental Preparedness in Pediatric ENT Surgery
Ruchi Sehgal, Other (she/her/hers)
– Long School of Medicine - San Antonio, Texas
Katherine Vanatsky, Other
– Long School of Medicine - San Antonio, Texas
Intervention
DEI
12:00pm - 2:00pm
CST
Helping Children Understand Military Deployments
12:00pm - 2:00pm
CST
Helping Children Understand Military Deployments
Kelsey Hokenson, MA
Assessment
12:00pm - 2:00pm
CST
Moral Distress Among Child Life Specialists
12:00pm - 2:00pm
CST
Moral Distress Among Child Life Specialists
Audrey Shafer, MS, CCLS
– Dell Children's Medical Center
Professional Responsibility
12:00pm - 2:00pm
CST
The Use of Student ePortfolios During Internship Application & Selection
12:00pm - 2:00pm
CST
The Use of Student ePortfolios During Internship Application & Selection
Allison Sohanlal, MSc, CCLS (she/her/hers)
– McMaster University
Jessica Innell, CCLS
– McMaster University
Faiza Ali, CCLS, MSc
– McMaster University
Professional Responsibility
DEI
12:00pm - 2:00pm
CST
Unmasking CPAP Fear Through Child Life Support
12:00pm - 2:00pm
CST
Unmasking CPAP Fear Through Child Life Support
Leigh Dees, MS, CCLS
– Children's of Alabama
Intervention
12:00pm - 2:00pm
CST
Urodynamics: More than just a catheter
12:00pm - 2:00pm
CST
Urodynamics: More than just a Catheter
Emily Betances, CCLS
– Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
Assessment
Intervention
Ethics
12:30pm - 2:30pm
CST
Lunch in Exhibit Hall
12:30pm - 2:03pm
CST
Lunch in Exhibit Hall
2:30pm - 3:30pm
CST
Bridging the Gap: Child Life in High-Risk Cardiovascular Outpatient Clinics
2:30pm - 3:30pm
CST
Bridging the Gap: Child Life in High-Risk Cardiovascular Outpatient Clinics
Emily Betances, CCLS
– Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
Assessment
Intervention
2:30pm - 3:30pm
CST
Culture Under Construction: Foundations for Hospital-Wide Emotionally Safe Care
2:30pm - 3:30pm
CST
Culture Under Construction: Foundations for Hospital-Wide Emotionally Safe Care
Shaindy Alexander, CCLS, MSc (she/her/hers)
– SickKids Hospital
Jamie Waltman, CCLS, MSc (she/her/hers)
– The Hospital for Sick Children
Assessment
Professional Responsibility
Intervention
2:30pm - 3:30pm
CST
Easing the Ouch: Child Life Specialists in Pediatric Pin Removals
2:30pm - 3:30pm
CST
Easing the Ouch: Child Life Specialists in Pediatric Pin Removals
Caitlin Adiletto, CCLS, MS
Scott J. Mahon
– The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Zoe Belardo, Other
Apruva S. Shah, MBA, Other
Assessment
Professional Responsibility
Intervention
2:30pm - 3:30pm
CST
Expanding Sensory Access Through Occupational Therapy Partnerships
2:30pm - 3:30pm
CST
Expanding Sensory Access Through Occupational Therapy Partnerships
Emmy Minges, CCLS, Other
– Intermountain Health
Taelor Coyle, MOTRL, BCP (she/her/hers)
– Intermountain Children's Health
Intervention
2:30pm - 3:30pm
CST
Fontan PREP: A Multidisciplinary Model for Preoperative Psychosocial Support
2:30pm - 3:30pm
CST
Fontan PREP: A Multidisciplinary Model for Preoperative Psychosocial Support
Clare M. Johlie, CCLS (she/her/hers)
– Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Assessment
Intervention
2:30pm - 3:30pm
CST
One Person, Big Impact: Sibling Visitation in Satellite NICU Setting
2:30pm - 3:30pm
CST
One Person, Big Impact: Sibling Visitation in Satellite NICU Setting
Abigail R. Hurst, CCLS
– Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
Assessment
Intervention
2:30pm - 3:30pm
CST
The Ripple Effect: How Precepting Fuels Professional Passion
2:30pm - 3:30pm
CST
The Ripple Effect: How Precepting Fuels Professional Passion
Lindsey Murphy, PhD, CCLS (she/her/hers)
– Missouri State University
Professional Responsibility
2:30pm - 3:30pm
CST
Unknown to ‘I’ve Got This’: Mentors + Tours in Action
2:30pm - 3:30pm
CST
Unknown to ‘I’ve Got This’: Mentors + Tours in Action
Shaylin M. Schultz, BA, CCLS
– Rady's Children's Hospital Orange County
Amanda Sanchez, BS, CCLS
– Rady's Children's Hospital Orange County
Intervention
3:45pm - 4:45pm
CST
Bite Sized Education: Small Snacks for Big Impact
3:45pm - 4:45pm
CST
Bite Sized Education: Small Snacks for Big Impact
Karen J. Harrison, CCLS, MS
– Phoenix Chilldren’s Hospital
Danielle Ford, CCLS, MS
Rylie Fields, CCLS, MS
Lindsay M. O'Herron, Certified Child Life Specialist
– Phoenix Children's Hospital
Professional Responsibility
Intervention
3:45pm - 4:45pm
CST
Challenging Implicit Bias: A Conscientious Approach to Addressing Health Equity
3:45pm - 4:45pm
CST
Challenging Implicit Bias: A Conscientious Approach to Addressing Health Equity
Ana Smith, CCLS, MS
– Kidz First Children's Hospital
DEI
3:45pm - 4:45pm
CST
Child Life in Pediatric Primary Care for Opioid-Exposed Infants/Children
3:45pm - 4:45pm
CST
Child Life in Pediatric Primary Care for Opioid-Exposed Infants/Children
Mary Ann Gill, MEd, CCLS (she/her/they)
– Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Assessment
Intervention
DEI
3:45pm - 4:45pm
CST
From Fear to Cooperation: A Child Life Approach to Desensitization
3:45pm - 4:45pm
CST
From Fear to Cooperation: A Child Life Approach to Desensitization
Stephanie Barta, MA CCLS (she/her/hers)
– Children's Hospital Colorado
Jennifer Staab, CCLS, MS
– Children's Hospital Colorado
Assessment
Intervention
3:45pm - 4:45pm
CST
Leading from the Middle
3:45pm - 4:45pm
CST
Leading from the Middle
Kaylee O'Brien, CCLS, MS
– Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Jessica Burcham, CCLS, MS
– Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Professional Responsibility
3:45pm - 4:45pm
CST
Promoting Emotional Safety for Pediatric Burn Patients through PRAP Assessments
3:45pm - 4:45pm
CST
Promoting Emotional Safety for Pediatric Burn Patients through PRAP Assessments
Alison J. Burns, MS, CCLS (she/her/hers)
– Medical University of South Carolina
Intervention
4:45pm - 6:15pm
CST
Bites & Bubbles in Exhbit Hall
4:45pm - 6:15pm
CST
Bites & Bubbles in Exhbit Hall
