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

Engagement Level: Introductory

Content Level: Foundational

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.

Dan Rosien - Self-Advocate

Dan is a learner, presenter, poet, and typing adventurer. He splits his time between Culver City, CA (the city) and Mammoth Lakes, CA (the mountains). Dan enjoys downhill skiing and recently learned to Nordic (cross country) ski. He and his family and friends also mountain bike, hike, backpack, and go on other adventures. Dan has presented at numerous conferences and for groups looking to learn about presuming competence and alternative means of communication. Below is an excerpt from one of Dan's presentations, and more information is available at danrosien.com.

Noah Seback - Self-Advocate

Noah Seback is a nonspeaking autistic and multi modal communicator turned self-advocate and business owner. He seeks to open minds and hearts to the often misunderstood nonspeaking lived experience of motor, sensory, emotional, cognitive and communication dissonance and differences. Through qUirk LLC, he mentors peers, their families and support personnel as they navigate their own nonspeaking autistic journeys.

Kieran Rose - Self-Advocate
Writer, Consultant | The Autistic Advocate

Kieran Rose is a published Writer, International Public Speaker and former Educationalist whose blog: www.theautisticadvocate.com has been read by over one million people. Kieran delivers his own specialist Autism training and consults for multiple different organizations including the UK North East Autism Society, Durham Constabulary (Police) and Addictions North East, among others. He is also Founder and Chair of The Autistic Cooperative , an International network and lobbying group for Autistic Professionals; and is Managing Director of the Social enterprise Infinite Autism, which supports Autistic people and families through funded partnership working.

Kieran has recently become an executive board member of SLP Neurodiversity Collective, a US-based non-profit internation network and lobbying organization of Neurodiverse positive SLTs and OTs. He has also consulted on a number of Clinical Psychology-led research papers covering Autistic Masking, Autistic Burnout,  Autistic relationships, the voices of young Autistic people and Mate Crime in the Autistic community. Kieran was diagnosed Autistic in 2003 and is married with three children; two of whom are diagnosed Autistic.

Meghan Ashburn
Educational consultant, parent mentor, and co-author

Meghan Ashburn is an educational consultant, parent mentor, and co-author of the upcoming book, I Will Die On This Hill. She's passionate about inclusion and communication rights. Her website, Not An Autism Mom, is loaded with resources to help educators and parents support Autistic children inside and outside the classroom. 

Also including Matt Hayes and Rebecca Mercer

Who should attend:

Occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech language pathologists, educators, child development specialists, mental health professionals, parents, caregivers, and other individuals seeking a better understanding of Sensory Processing.

Instructional Methods:

PowerPoint lecture

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 accommodations?

Please contact us at education@sensoryhealth.organd 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.