Dr. Spielmann, a leading expert in the field, will guide you through how STAR is championing neurodiversity affirming principles, and integrating a biopsychosocial-environmental model of disability. This comprehensive approach recognizes the interconnectedness of biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors in understanding disability and providing effective therapy.

In this webinar, you'll learn about the strengths-based values at the heart of the STAR Frame of Reference. Dr. Spielmann will illuminate how these values empower clients, fostering resilience and harnessing their unique strengths to drive meaningful progress.

The webinar will also highlight some of the innovative supports STAR is developing for non-speaking autistic clients and their families. These groundbreaking strategies aim to bridge communication gaps, promote understanding, and ensure that therapy is accessible and effective for all clients.

Dr. Spielmann will also present the new educational framework for understanding sensory integration and processing features. This framework, grounded in the latest research and clinical expertise, will equip you with the knowledge to better understand and support the sensory needs of your clients.

Whether you're a seasoned professional in the field of sensory integration therapy or new to the discipline, this webinar offers invaluable insights and practical knowledge. Join us for an enlightening journey into the future of sensory integration with the STAR Frame of Reference in 2023 and Beyond.

Presenter:

Virginia Spielmann, PhD, OTR/L

Executive Director (she/her)

Virginia is a well-travelled speaker, coach and educator on topics including sensory integration, DIR/Floortime, child development and infant mental health. She has conducted trainings in Kenya, Australia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and the USA and leads workshops at international conferences.

Virginia is a founder and former Clinical Director of SPOT (Speech, Physical, and Occupational Therapy) Interdisciplinary Children's Therapy Center in Hong Kong, where she led a large and widely respected inter-disciplinary team.

Virginia obtained her BSc in Occupational Therapy in Oxford England (2002) and her Masters in Occupational Therapy from Mount Mary University, Milwaukee (2018). She is a DIR/Floortime Training Leader and Expert and clinical consultant for the Interdisciplinary Council for Development and Learning (ICDL). Her extensive pediatric experience includes children on the autism spectrum, as well as those with Sensory Processing Disorder, infant mental health issues, children from adopted families and those who have experienced developmental trauma.

Virginia has considerable post-graduate training, she is certified on the SIPT and is currently completing her Ph.D. in Infant and Early Childhood Development with an emphasis on mental health, with Fielding Graduate University, in Santa Barbara.

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.