In this presentation, Bec Secombe will talk about Sensory Glimmers. A Glimmer is a satisfying sensory delight that fills someone with fervent ecstasy. It is the opposite of a trigger (a stimulus perceived as threatening and unsafe). Autistic people often experience the sensory world with hyper-attunement, creative alliance and whimsy. This makes for a deliciously heightened sensory immersive experience when the stimulus makes the individual feel connected and safe. This presentation will explore how the autistic experience of glimmers is an important restorative practice for health and wellbeing using widely shared hand drawn images from The ND OT and a collation of anecdotes from neurodivergent individuals.
Presented at the Virtual Summit: Sensory Health in Autism June 14-16, 2023
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.
Presenter:
Bec Secombe, occupational therapist and art therapist (MHlthScOT, GDipArtPsych, BAppScOT).
Bec is a newly diagnosed autistic who has made a career of combining the arts and health. She has spent the last 20 years working as an OT with children and families. She is passionate about ‘smashing the ablearchy’, embracing neurodivergent joys and turning the deficit model on its head.
Bec spends her weekends embracing her autistic glimmers, including hugging ancient trees and finding unfurling ferns in temperate rain forests in Tasmania, Australia.
Presenter Disclosures:
- Bec is an art therapist and occupational therapy and the creator of The ND OT educational art graphics some of which were used in this presentation.
- Bec was paid an honorarium for this presentation. She has no other financial and non-financial disclosures.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key differences in the mechanism of a trigger and a glimmer.
- Identify three of their own personal sensory glimmers for restorative practice.
- Describe at least three benefits of glimmers for wellbeing in autistic people.
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@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.
Continuing Education Credits:
0.1 CEUs
Course Completion Requirements:
Upon full completion of the course video, participants must complete and pass a quiz for each section 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.