The views expressed in the following presentation are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect those of STAR Institute.
Level: Introductory
Length: 40 minutes
Timeframe for access: Once you first choose to "Launch" this course, you will have 45 days to access the content as often as you like. Your 45-day window for access will not begin until you first click the "Launch" button.
Presenter:
Tracy Murnan Stackhouse, MA, OTR
Executive Director
Developmental FX (DFX)
Tracy Murnan Stackhouse, MA, OTR is the Executive Director of Developmental FX (DFX) in Denver, Colorado, a non-profit organization providing clinical and training services to engage and elevate pediatric therapeutic practice. She is a leading pediatric occupational therapist (OT) involved in clinical treatment, research, mentoring, and training regarding OT intervention for persons with neurodevelopmental disorders, especially Fragile X Syndrome and autism. Tracy has a master’s degree in developmental psychology/neuroscience. She received her NDT training with Lois Bly. She is SIPT Certified and was the clinical specialist in sensory integration at The Children’s Hospital in Denver as well as the OT for the Fragile X Research and Treatment Center. Tracy continued her clinical and research work with Dr. Randi Hagerman at the UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute during its start-up year prior to starting Developmental FX. Tracy has written several book chapters on sensory integration and neurodevelopmental disorders and teaches nationally and internationally on sensory integration, autism, fragile X, and related topics. She is the lead author for the SpIRiT & S.T.E.P.S.I. Clinical Reasoning Tools, which are leading-edge evidence-based models in pediatric OT. These models are utilized in OT practices around the globe and included in the model at Camp Jabiru in Australia. The tools are shared through the “Spirited Conversations’ Podcast as well as through DFX’s training platform, Learning Journeys. Tracy has ongoing courses offered through Medbridge and iLs/Untyte (remote training use of the Safe and Sound Protocol). Tracy is a member of the National Fragile X Foundation Clinical Research Consortium, the Scientific and Clinical Advisory Committee, and the NFXF Advisory Council, and an expert advisor to the CDC and RTI Fragile X Priorities Panel.
Presenter Disclosures:
Learning Objectives:
After participating in this session, attendees should be able to:
Utilize the KAWA process to deeply explore your personal journey and conceptualizations of sensory integrative processing.
Consider the KAWA model's elements – Water (individual's life journey), Rocks (challenges), Driftwood (resources), Space (cultural context), and Riverbed (environment) – to analyze how your experiences, challenges, resources, cultural context, and environment have shaped your understanding of sensory integration. From this approach, gain a comprehensive framework for reflecting on your growth and practice.
Apply the KAWA process to assess the current state of the field of sensory integration/sensory processing. Evaluate how the Water, Rocks, Driftwood, Space, and Riverbed factors have contributed to the field's advancements, challenges, and trends. By considering these elements, participants will gain a holistic perspective on where the field stands, its potential directions, and the factors influencing its trajectory.
Utilize the KAWA process to examine the intersection between your personal journey and the evolving theory and practice of sensory integration within occupational therapy. Evaluate how your journey aligns currently with your understanding of the changing currents of the field's articulation of theory and practice.
Set a path for your future practice evolution - what would you like to learn next to support your growth and application of sensory integrative intervention?
What do you hope to see in terms of alignment or clarity related to the conceptualizations of sensory integration and sensory processing theory and practice for our field?
Who should attend:
Occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists, speech language pathologists, educators, child development specialists, mental health professionals, and other allied health professionals. All are welcome, although the event is geared towards human service professionals seeking a better understanding of the sensory integration process and sensory integration therapy as conceptualized by Ayres.
Instructional Methods:
PowerPoint Lecture, Workshop
Cancellation Policy:
Because this program is recorded and accessible at your convenience, cancellations are not typically accepted. Please contact education@sensoryheatlh.org if you have any questions or concerns.
Do you have a disability that would require special accommodation?
Please contact us at education@sensoryhealth.org and describe how we can help accommodate your needs.
The views expressed in the following presentation are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect those of STAR Institute.
