🗓️ 10.16.2026 📍Skirball Cultural Center 📋18.5 CE Credits
Limitless
* A day of inspired learning focused on neurodiversity and mental health
With this year’s theme, Limitless, Summit celebrates possibility, resilience, and the transformative impact of compassionate support across every stage of life.
For 30 years, Summit has brought together clinicians, parents, caregivers, educators, and advocates for a full day of inspired learning centered on neurodiversity, mental health, and lifelong pathways to growth and independence.
Professionals can earn up to 18.5 Continuing Education Credits.
Supporting Sponsor
Limitless
* A day of inspired learning focused on neurodiversity and mental health
With this year’s theme, Limitless, Summit celebrates possibility, resilience, and the transformative impact of compassionate support across every stage of life.
For 30 years, Summit has brought together clinicians, parents, caregivers, educators, and advocates for a full day of inspired learning centered on neurodiversity, mental health, and lifelong pathways to growth and independence.
Professionals can earn up to 18.5 Continuing Education Credits.
Supporting Sponsor
October 16, 2026 | 8am-5pm
Skirball Cultural Center
18.5 Continuing Education Credits
3 Keynotes + 12 Distinguished Speakers = 1 Inspiring Day
Dr. Ross Greene, Dr. Elisha Goldstein, Kristin Gallant, & Deena Margolin, LMFT
Help Group’s 30th Annual Summit brings together three powerful voices offering distinct perspectives on how we understand, connect with, and support children and families.
Dr. Ross Greene, renowned clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and originator of the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model, will challenge us to reimagine how we support kids who struggle—creating greater understanding, belonging, and hope.
Dr. Elisha Goldstein, psychologist, bestselling author, and internationally recognized mindfulness expert, brings an inspiring perspective on mental health, resilience, and the science of creating meaningful, lasting change.
Kristin Gallant and Deena Margolin, LMFT, founders of Big Little Feelings and TIME100 Creators, bring their practical, neuroaffirming approach to understanding behavior, strengthening connection, and supporting emotional development.
Together, our keynote speakers will bring fresh perspectives and actionable strategies to clinicians, educators, parents, and caregivers committed to helping young people thrive.
Honoring a Spirit of Hope
Michelle Smigel
2026 Spirit of Hope Award Honoree
National autism advocate and NEXT for AUTISM board member Michelle Smigel has spent more than two decades turning personal experience into meaningful action—helping expand opportunities, resources, and support for autistic individuals and their families.
At our 30th Annual Summit, Help Group is proud to honor Michelle’s extraordinary advocacy, impact, and shared commitment to creating greater hope and possibility.
Earn Your CEs. Leave Inspired.
Continuing education is only part of the Summit experience.
Earn up to 18.5 continuing education credits while learning from nationally recognized experts in neurodiversity and mental health. Through evidence-informed sessions, practical strategies, and real-world perspectives, Summit equips attendees with tools they can immediately apply in their clinical practice, classrooms, organizations, and daily lives.
Whether you’re expanding your professional expertise or strengthening your ability to support others, Summit delivers meaningful learning that extends far beyond the conference.
What You’ll Gain
✱ Earn up to 18.5 Continuing Education Credits
✱ Learn from nationally recognized experts
✱ Discover practical strategies you can immediately apply
✱ Explore lifelong pathways to growth, independence, and wellbeing
Designed for Professionals and Families
Summit welcomes everyone committed to supporting neurodiverse individuals and promoting lifelong mental health and wellbeing.
Clinicians
Educators
Parents & Caregivers
Celebrating 30 Years of Learning
For three decades, Help Group’s Summit has brought together leading experts, clinicians, educators, parents, caregivers, and advocates to explore the latest thinking in neurodiversity, mental health, and lifelong support.
What began as a professional conference has grown into one of Southern California’s premier continuing education experiences—bringing together research, lived experience, and practical strategies that improve the lives of children, teens, adults, and families.
Hosted by Help Group, one of the region’s leading nonprofit organizations serving individuals with autism, learning differences, ADHD, developmental disabilities, and mental health needs, Summit reflects our commitment to building resilience, creating hope, and unlocking limitless potential.
For more than 85 years, Help Group has been one of the region's leading nonprofits serving individuals with autism, learning differences, and mental health needs through specialized education and lifelong support services. Summit extends that mission by bringing together experts, educators, professionals, and families to share practical strategies, inspire new perspectives, and strengthen support across every stage of life.