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:

Caroline Gaddy, MFA, MA, CCC-SLP

Autistic Speech Language Pathologist

Caroline is an Autistic SLP and AAC Solutions Consultant based in Virginia. She is also a disability advocate and neurodiversity educator who has presented at state and national conferences. She has worked in clinical and school-based settings as an SLP and teacher, and is passionate about communication access, disability justice, and inclusion. Caroline is also a mom to two spectacular neurodivergent kids.

Presenter Disclosures:

· Caroline is an autistic individual and a practicing speech language pathologist. She has family members and friends who are also autistic.

· Caroline was paid an honorarium for this presentation and portions of the information presented were also used in other presentations for which she received honorariums.

· She has no other financial or non-financial disclosures.

Learning Objectives:

· Compare the differences between gestalt language processing and analytic language processing.

· Describe the role of echolalia in meaningful communication.

· Define the first three stages of natural language acquisition.

· Identify the relationship between state arousal and communication.

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, Discussion

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.

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.