The views expressed in the following presentation are those of the presenter
and do not necessarily reflect those of STAR Institute.
Level:
Introductory
Length: 12 hours 45 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.
Agenda:
- Rethinking Movement: Exploring Sensory and Motor Integration | Iris
Warchall
- Sensory Processing, Autism and Identity | Rachael Thompson
- Sensory Integration & AAC: Fostering Autonomy in Communication | Caroline Gaddy and Alexa Herrera
- Indigenous Perspectives of Neurodiversity | Interview with Sandra Yellowhorse
- Reconnecting with Bodily Self Via Interoception Our 8th Sense | Dr. Kelly Mahler
- Developing Emotional Intelligence and Co-regulation in the School Settings Using Strengths of Autistic Students | Kavitha Murthi and Nana Serwaa Akrofi
- The Basics of Misophonia
| Dr. Jennifer Jo Brout
- Cultivating Supportive Lifestyles for Late- identified Autistic People
| Kieran Rose
- Exploring Sexual Satisfaction in Autistic Individuals and its Relation to Interoception and Alexithymia
| Claudia Andrea Reveco Zamora
- Sensory Awareness and Self-Advocacy: Empowering Autistic Individuals Towards Self-Actualization | Dr. Megan Anna Neff
Learning Objectives:
After participating in this session, attendees should be able to:
- Identify new, expanded understanding around the role of sensory motor functioning and sensory features in autism and the development of the autistic individual.
- Identify limitations in current theory and practice regarding supporting the sensory needs of autistic people.
- Explain strategies late-identified autistic adults can implement to cultivate self-care and occupational health.
- Describe the impact of misophonia on occupation and participation.
- Identify practical ways to support autistic people with differences in praxis and motor coordination.
- Identify new, expanded understanding regarding incorporation of AAC into the occupational therapy process.
- Describe how indigenous sensory supports and autistic belonging differ from Western cultural norms and medical model practice.
- Develop strategies to enhance their competence and effectiveness in supervising and delivering occupational therapy services through a sensory-informed, trauma-
informed and neurodiversity-affirming lens.
- Critically analyze and integrate contemporary issues and trends in neurodiversity-affirming practices within occupational therapy.
- Develop implementable strategies that respect and celebrate neurodiverse individuals' strengths and differences, to promote inclusion, participation, and empowerment in all aspects of life and therapy. (Contemporary issues and trends).
Speaker Disclosure:
Speaker Disclosure Statements
Sponsor Disclosure:
The following sponsors provided financial support for this program:
Summit Sensory Gym, ICDL, Dreampad, Cubby, The Sensory Club, Wiggles Stomps and Squeezes, Tumbl Trak, AOTF - The American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Instructional Methods:
PowerPoint Lecture, Discussion
Who should attend:
Occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists, speech language pathologists, educators, child development specialists, mental health professionals, parents, caregivers, and other individuals seeking a better understanding of Sensory Processing in Autism.
Level:
Introductory
Continuing Education Credits:
AOTA APP Block and Statement
Course Completion Requirements:
Upon completing each individual course, participants must pass a brief quiz. Passing is getting at least an 80% score. Individuals who do not meet both requirements will not receive AOTA or ASHA CEUs.
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.
