ASFC Hope on the Hill Conference Schedule

Below you’ll find the full three-day schedule for the ASF Hope on the Hill Conference (Monday July 14th – Wednesday July 16th, 2025) in Ottawa, Canada, at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown. Times are shown in local Eastern Time and each session entry lists its location first, followed—where applicable—by the presenter’s name. Use the Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 buttons to jump straight to any day. Please note that rooms, speakers, or time slots may shift as final logistics are confirmed.

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Welcome Reception

Lobby / Restaurant

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Opening Keynote & Land Acknowledgement

Speaker: Erin Sheldon
Chestnut Room / Oak Room

10:00 AM – 10:10 AM

Coffee Available

10:10 AM – 11:00 AM

Occupational Therapy for AS

Speaker: Myriam Decoeur
Chestnut Room

10:10 AM – 11:00 AM

Proloquo – Participation in Decision-Making & Transitioning

Speaker: Erin Sheldon
Chestnut Room / Oak Room

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

AS Clinics – Lessons Learned

Speakers: Dr. Sell & Dr. Summer
Chestnut Room / Oak Room

12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Lunch Break

1:15 PM – 2:15 PM

Physio Therapy – Posture is Core

Speaker: Michelle Warren
Chestnut Room / Oak Room

2:15 PM – 3:00 PM

Natural History Study

Speaker: Dr. Anjali Sadhwani
Chestnut Room

2:15 PM – 3:00 PM

Parents’ Corner (Dads)

Speaker: Facilitated discussion for dads
Chestnut Room

3:00 PM – 3:10 PM

Coffee Available

3:10 PM – 4:00 PM

Parents’ Corner (Moms)

Speaker: Facilitated discussion for moms
Chestnut Room

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Sibling Panel Discussion

Speaker: Siblings of individuals with AS share experiences
Chestnut Room / Oak Room

7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Family Dinner

DJ · Silent Auction

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Behaviour & Anxiety in AS

Speaker: Jane Summer
Chestnut Room / Oak Room

11:00 AM – 11:10 AM

Coffee Available

11:10 AM – 12:00 PM

Circles of Support – One Family’s Story

Speaker: Caroline Fast
Chestnut Room / Oak Room

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Microboards & Independent Planning

Speakers: Microboards Ontario
Chestnut Room / Oak Room

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Bookable Support Sessions

Chestnut Room / Oak Room

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Financial Planning (Trusts, Estates, RDSP)

Speaker: Pooran Law
Chestnut Room / Oak Room

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Bookable Support Sessions (Continued)

Chestnut Room / Oak Room

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Wrap-Up & Thank You

Speaker: ASFC President, Brad Scheile
Chestnut Room / Oak Room