Castle Rock, CO - 2026
The Next Steps Neurodiversity Expo brings together local and national organizations, services, and products that support neurodivergent adults and individuals, creating a welcoming space to connect, learn, and explore resources.
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Mark your calendars for the Next Steps Neurodiversity Expo on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in the Events Center at the Douglas County Fairgrounds! From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, this comprehensive showcase brings together services and products for neurodivergent individuals and their families, offering direct access to organizations and resources that enhance daily life and well-being. Throughout the day, attend insightful presentations by industry experts covering a variety of topics. The Exhibit Building provides an accessible space to discover the resources and connections you're seeking.
Featured Speaker Series
10:20 AM to 11:00 AM
Gabe Casher, PhD— Panorama Psychology
Title: You Are Your Child's First Brain: Why Parents Are the Foundation for Executive Function in ADHD
Description: Your ADHD parenting instincts are right - here's the science to prove it. Dr. Gabe Casher breaks down the relational neuroscience of how parents build their child's capacity for planning, emotional regulation, and self-control, plus practical strategies you can use today.
11:20 AM to 12:00 PM
Bailey Massey, SLP—Bailey Massey Global
Title: Finding Your Confident Voice: Clarity, Control, and Self-Advocacy
Description: Practical tools for neurodivergent adults to build confident communication through improved speech clarity, breath control, and thought organization. Discover strategies to advocate for communication needs and preferences with confidence and ease.
12:20 PM to 1:00 PM
Sarah Anne Hart, OTD, OTR/L, RYT-200—Hart & Haven LLC
Title: Discovering Sensory Joy in Daily Life
Description: An interactive talk for all ages that explores how noticing our senses can help us feel more present and joyful. Participants will learn about the ways their sensory systems influence feeling joy and reflect on how to build more joy into their daily experiences.
1:20 PM to 2:00 PM
Meredith Schultz, ADHD Coach—Addjust Course Coaching
Title: How to Befriend Your Chatty Cathy Brain
Description: If you have the type of brain that is constantly chatting at you, this talk is for you! We’ll briefly explore the neuroscience behind why this happens in ADHD brains, including the strengths that come with it. Then we’ll focus on a practical strategy you can use to work with your chatty brain, not fight against it.

Sarah Anne Hart is an occupational therapist and founder of Hart and Haven LLC, a neurodiversity-affirming occupational therapy practice supporting teens and adults. As an autistic occupational therapist, they use a collaborative coaching approach to help clients build meaningful routines, access support, and rediscover embodied joy.

Meredith Schultz is a highly regarded ADHD coach with Addjust Course Coaching who specializes in supporting adult women and LGBTQ+ individuals in understanding their ADHD, building practical life skills, and developing adaptive strategies for lasting well-being. With a colorful and unconventional approach that celebrates difference and neurodiversity, she brings warmth, insight, and creativity to every session.
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Bailey Massey is a speech-language pathologist and founder of Bailey Massey Global. With over 15 years of experience, she works with neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals using practical, strengths-based communication coaching to improve clarity, confidence, and effectiveness across professional, academic, and real-world communication settings.

Dr. Gabe Casher is a psychologist, father, and founder of Panorama Psychology. He helps families navigate generational change, modern parenthood, technology, and neurodiversity with clarity and connection. His work centers emotional closeness, healthy boundaries, and redefining success for families living in a rapidly changing world.
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