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:

• Identify possible deregulatory stimuli within your own workspace/therapy room
• Describe ways to reduce dysregulating stimuli within a therapeutic evaluation/session
• Explain the importance of sensory health within therapeutic sessions

Course Structure:
1) Video presentation – 1 hour
2) Q & A with presenter and moderator – 15 mins

Amy Grant, MS, CCC-SLP, CCTS-I

Amy Grant is a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist in Texas. After gaining experience in Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) and outpatient pediatric clinics, Amy opened Therapy Center of Buda (TCOB) in 2009. TCOB serves neurodivergent pediatric populations through an interdisciplinary team of speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists. Amy serves as the Clinic Director and senior SLP. She practices family-centered, child-led, trauma-sensitive therapy that embraces the Neurodiversity Paradigm, with foundational dedication to serving her clients and families with compassion and respect as well as advocating for social rights issues. Amy is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist and has a special interest in Autism and ADHD. She received extensive training on administering the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and provides extensive neurodiversity-affirming, strength-based diagnostics as part of a team to identify Autistic individuals and/or provide second opinions from the unique perspective of a neurodivergent SLP that Embraces neurodiversity. She has a particular interest in empowering others to self-advocate and provides access to alternative forms of communication, without prerequisites. Core aspects of her practice include providing counsel, access, and support for families to apply for social services in grants; helping caregivers to maneuver the school system and empowering them to be strong advocates for their child and/or themselves, and providing education to families about diagnosis, the Neurodiversity Paradigm, and evidence-based therapies.

Additionally, she serves as the Chairperson of the Member Advocacy Committee under the VP for Social and Governmental Affairs forThe Texas Speech-Language Hearing Association. In her spare time, she enjoys advocating for neurodiversity-affirming schooling options, promoting safe and equitable education for all, and guest lecturing.

Presenter Disclosures:

• Amy Grant received a speaking fee from STAR Institute for this presentation
• There are no other relevant financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose
  
  
  

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.

Instructional Methods:

PowerPoint lecture

Cancellation Policy:

Because this program is recorded and accessible at your convenience, cancellations are not typically accepted. Please contact education@sensoryhealth.org if you have any questions or concerns.

Do you have a disability that would require special accommodations?

Please contact us at education@sensoryhealth.org and describe how we can help accommodate your needs.

Continuing Education Credits:

Course Completion Requirements:

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. Certificates of Completion will not reflect ASHA CEUs earned. Rather, participants requiring ASHA CEUs must complete and return the ASHA CEU Participant Form upon completion of the quiz.

The views expressed in the following presentation are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect those of STAR Institute.