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

Level: Introductory

Length: 2 hours

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:
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 master's in occupational therapy from Mount Mary University, Milwaukee (2018). Virginia obtained her PhD in Infant and Early Childhood Development (with an emphasis on mental health) from Fielding Graduate University in 2021.

Virginia 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 supporting autistic children and their families, as well as children with Sensory Processing Disorder, infant mental health issues, from adopted families and those who have experienced developmental trauma.

Presenter Disclosures:

• Financial: The presenter is the Executive Director of the STAR Institute, and this presentation was created as a part of her salaried position.

• Non-financial: Nothing to disclose

Who should attend:

Occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, speech language pathologists, physical therapists, special education teachers, and other individuals seeking a better understanding of child development.

Learning Objectives:

As a result of this course, participants will be able to:

• List the psychological and emotional aspects of pretend play.

• Recognize the impact of pretend play on psychological development and ethical decision-making.

• Identify how play-based interventions can support childhood occupational participation in attachment co-occupations, family occupations, the therapeutic process, and school-related activities.

Course Agenda:

• 60 min didactic:

• Psychological Development

• Symbolic & Abstract Thought Mentalization

• Emotional Processing

• Ethical Development

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• 30 min interactive

• Play for Play’s Sake

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• 30 min Q&A

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Instructional Methods:

• Lecture

• PowerPoint Lecture

• Group Discussion

• Case Study

Continuing Education Credits:

ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.

Course Completion Requirements:

Upon full completion of the course video, participants must complete and pass a brief quiz with at least 80% accuracy to receive a certificate of completion.

Individuals who do not meet both requirements will not receive AOTA or ASHA CEUs. No partial credit will be provided.

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.