This will be presented live via webinar on March 23, 2021 and a recording will be available for later access through STAR Institute's Online Learning site. Please register to access the recorded version of the live webinar, even if you are not able to attend live.
This course begins with an overview of the roles of play and relationship in
the neurological development of regulation, with a focus on children with
disordered sensory processing. Drawing from the works of Drs. Daniel Siegel,
Theresa Kestly, and Steven Porges, among others, we explore how to incorporate
these concepts into occupational therapy practice. We will discuss concrete
steps toward supporting regulation through Sensory Integration Therapy and the
power of play.
The views expressed in the following presentation are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect those of STAR Institute.
Level: Introductory
Length: 1 hour
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.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the physiological basis for intense behavioral responses in children with disordered sensory processing
- Recognize the importance of using play to create the just-right safe space for neurological growth and development
- Explain how to create playful connections in sensory-based OT sessions
- Relate the role of your own arousal level during treatment to the outcomes of treatment sessions
Presenter:
Lisa M. Porter, PhD, OTD, OTR/L received her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Rockhurst University in 1994, and a doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in 2017. She completed her PhD in Pediatric Science in 2020, with an emphasis on the learning needs of caregivers of children with sensory over-responsivity. She has a wide range of clinical experience, from adult neurorehabilitation to burns, with a specialty in intervention for individuals with sensory integration and processing challenges.
Lisa has been a STAR Institute faculty member since 2012. She specializes in sensory and relationship-based therapy, and holds certifications in Sensory Integration, DIR/Floortime, and Yoga Calm. Lisa has advanced training in the SOS Feeding Approach, Integrated Listening Systems, and Interpersonal Neurobiology. She is passionate about learning, mentoring, listening to families’ stories, and playing!
Lisa is excited about integrating her own research into clinical practice, and helping children and families thrive. When she is not working Lisa enjoys traveling, backpacking, kayaking, reading, and cooking.
Who should attend:
Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech-language Pathologists, and other healthcare professionals working with children with sensory processing and integration challenges
Instructional Methods:
PowerPoint lecture with video
Cancellation Policy:
Because this program is recorded and accessible at your convenience, cancellations are not typically accepted. Please contact education@spdstar.org if you have any questions or concerns.
Do you have a disability that would require special accommodations?
Please contact us
at education@spdstar.org and
describe how we can help accommodate your needs.
Continuing Education Credits:
STAR Institute is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Course approval ID# 0000001940. This delivery format is offered at .1 AOTA CEUs. Introductory level; OT Service Delivery.
Upon full completion of the course video, participants must complete and pass a quiz with at least 80% accuracy to receive a certificate of completion
The views expressed in the following presentation are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect those of STAR Institute.