Denver, CO
The Next Steps Neurodiversity Expo soars into Denver on November 2, 2025, hosted at the iconic Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum. Join us from 10 AM to 3 PM for expert presentations and a variety of vendors showcasing products and services for the neurodivergent community. ** View the list of vendors below.

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Mark your calendars for the Next Steps Neurodiversity Expo on Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum! From 10:00 AM to 3:00 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 experts covering a variety of topics. This iconic venue provides an accessible space to discover the resources and connections you're seeking. There is no cost to attend the Neurodiversity Expo and registration is required.
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All presentations are free and will held in the Lowry Room on the second floor of the museum.
10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
Speaker: Abby Belasco, Can Do Learners
Title: Sharing the Pencil
11:30 AM - 12:10 PM
Speaker: Joel Pearlman, Dani Plan
Title: Dani Plan: Using Technology to Simplify Disability Care and Future Planning
12:30 PM - 1:10 PM
Speaker: Sophie Steele, Compassionate Behavior Analysis
Title: Neurodiversity and Learning Across the Lifespan
1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
Speakers: Lea Anne Paskvalich, Next Steps Neurodiversity & Chris Guillebeau, NeuroDiversion
Title: Permission to Be Real: A Conversation on Neurodiversity, Community, and Change

Sophie Steele is a neurodiversity-informed clinician with a global perspective, having grown up in the UK, Australia, Singapore, and the U.S. Through her work at Compassionate Behavior Analysis, she blends language development, cognitive coaching, and educational psychology to create individualized learning experiences that are efficient, engaging, and rooted in client strengths.

Joel Pearlman spent over 30 years leading a successful technology company before turning his focus to caregiving, inspired by his daughter with autism. He is the founder of the Dani Plan, a suite of digital tools that help families across disability, aging, and everyday life organize essential details and plan for the future with confidence.

Abby Belasco is the founder of Can Do Learners and a National Board Certified educator with over 25 years of experience supporting struggling readers. A former classroom teacher and parent of two neurodiverse children, Abby blends research-based literacy instruction with deep empathy and encouragement to help students build confidence and thrive.

Chris Guillebeau is the founder of NeuroDiversion, a 3-day event in Austin, Texas for people who think and process differently. He is also the bestselling author of The $100 Startup, known for exploring nontraditional paths to work, creativity, and community through writing, speaking, and experience-driven events.

Lea Anne Paskvalich is the founder of Next Steps Neurodiversity and the driving force behind Colorado’s Neurodiversity Expo series. She draws on personal insights and professional expertise to connect individuals, families, and professionals through events, curated resources, and personalized consulting.
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