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

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Presenters:

Renee Watling, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Program Director and Chair
University of Puget Sound

Dr. Watling has been a pediatric occupational therapist in Washington State for more than 30 years, working in clinic, school, and private practice settings. She has lectured and published extensively on the topics of sensory processing, sensory-based occupational therapy intervention, challenging behavior, and topics related to services for children with autism.

She is the lead author of the American Occupational Therapy Association Practice Guideline for Children and Adolescents with Challenges in Sensory Processing and Sensory Integration and the co-editor for Autism: A Comprehensive Occupational Therapy Approach,3rd and 4th editions.

She is a Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association and has been on select advisory panels for the organization. She is a past Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington – Seattle and is currently the Program Director and Chair of the School of Occupational Therapy at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. Her current research focuses on examining practice patterns of OTs and the experiences of families who are receiving occupational therapy services.

Gustavo Reinoso, PhD, OTR/L
Associate Professor
Drake University

Gustavo Reinoso currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Drake University. He brings more than two decades of experience in the field to his role, having worked with children and youth with disabilities in a variety of settings including government facilities, private institutions, schools, universities, and community organizations. Throughout his career, Dr. Reinoso has had the privilege of contributing to numerous textbooks and professional journals. His work primarily focuses on sensory processing and integration. Dr. Reinoso has had the opportunity to co-author two assessment tools in the US: the Structured Observations of Sensory Integration -Motor (SOSI-M) and the Comprehensive Observations of Proprioception (COP-R). He sees these achievements as opportunities to contribute to the wider professional community. In addition to his role at Drake University, Dr. Reinoso also enjoys his position as an adjunct professor at the University of Southern California (USC). There, he is part of a team that teaches courses in Sensory Integration to professionals around the world. His research interests are broad and include sensory integration and processing, autism, children and youth, handwriting, measurement and statistics, disability studies, and assessment tool development.

Zoe Mailloux, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Executive Director
Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration

Zoe Mailloux, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA is nationally and internationally recognized for her expertise in child development, sensory integration, autism, test development and occupational therapy. With more than 35 years of experience, Dr. Mailloux has been a champion for increasing understanding of individual differences, with the aim of enhancing participation in meaningful ways, for people of all abilities.

As research assistant to Dr. A. Jean Ayres, the originator of sensory integration theory, Dr. Mailloux began her career with a dedication to recognizing the importance of early sensory and motor experiences on learning and behavior. As an executive director in nonprofit therapy practices for more than 30 years, Dr. Mailloux has been known for developing innovative programs to support children and families. She also has an impressive record of research and scholarship, with more than 60 published journal articles andtextbooks. chapters and over 500 presentations at workshops and conferences worldwide. Along with Dr. Diane Parham and Dr. Susanne Smith Roley, Dr Mailloux is an author of the Evaluation in Ayres Sensory Integration (EASI), a set of 20 internationally normed tests for children ages 3-12 years.

As a consultant in program development and program evaluation, Dr. Mailloux passion is to share her knowledge andexpertise about the importance of sensory experiences in everyday life. She currently partners with individuals, programs,corporations and organizations on projects aimed at increasing understanding of and support for the sensory needs of all individuals.

Shelley Mulligan, PhD, OTR/L FAOTA (she/her)
Associate Professor
University of New Hampshire

Shelley Mulligan, PhD, OTR/L FAOTA is an associate professor in the OT Department at the University of New Hampshire. She earned her doctorate in Special Education, and has over 25 years of experience as clinician, educator and researcher. Her expertise is in the evaluation of children with sensory processing and integration disorders. She is currently in the final phases of the development of a new assessment tool titled the Sensory Processing Three Dimensions Assessment. She has numerous publications contributing to our understanding of patterns of sensory processing deficits, and how they impact the daily functioning of children. She is the author of the book, OT Evaluation of Children, 2nd Edition, and Associate Editor of the textbook Sensory Integration Theory and Practice, 2nd Edition. In her free time, you might her on the golf course, travelling with family, hiking, or skiing.

Presenters Disclosures:

• Presenters did not receive monetary compensation for the presentation.

• There are no other relevant financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

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Learning Objectives:

After participating in this session, attendees should be able to:

• Describe the necessary professional competencies for use of standardized report measures.

• Identify three reasons standardized assessment is critical to the evaluation process.

• Summarize how state arousal and sensory modulation can support or derail engagement.

• Describe the main components and subtests of the SP3D performance measure.

• Describe the main characteristics and purposes of the SP3D supplemental assessments.

• Describe the potential uses, strengths, and limitations of using the SP3D Assessment for comprehensive OT evaluations of children and adults with sensory processing differences and deficits impacting occupational performance.

Who should attend:

Occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists, speech language pathologists, educators, child development specialists, mental health professionals, and other allied health professionals. All are welcome, although the event is geared towards human service professionals seeking a better understanding of the sensory integration process and sensory integration therapy as conceptualized by Ayres.

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.

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