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

Level: Introductory

Length: 12 hours (4 hours per day)

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.

Agenda:

Day 1 | June 14, 2023(4 hours)

· In-depth Exploration of the Tactile System | Rachael Thompson, BSc, PGCE with QTS, MSc

· The Autism-Friendly Guide to Periods | Robyn Steward, Autistic Educator and Advocate

· Sensory Glimmers as Restorative Practice | Rebecca "Bec" Secombe, MHlthScOT, GDipArtPsych, BAppScOT

· The Interrelationship Between Sensory Processing and Posture | Iris Warchall, PT, DPT

Day 2 | June 15, 2023(4 hours)

· Let’s Talk About Stimming |Virginia Spielmann, PhD, OTR/L and Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, PhD(c), MA

· The Sensory Integration Process| Endenne DuPree, OTR/L

· Making Sense from the World: Integrating Sensory Experiences that Don’t Fit| Sarah McCulloch, MSc

· Sensory Avoidance, Anxiety, and Late Diagnosis Due to Gender Norms | Natasha Nelson, MSC

· Panel Discussion: Neurodivergent Burnout |Virginia Spielmann, PhD, OTR/L, Kieran Rose and Morénike Giwa Onaiwu,PhD(c), MA

Day 3 | June 16, 2023(4 hours)

· Sensory Avoidance, Anxiety, and Late Diagnosis Due to Gender Norms | Natasha Nelson, MSC

· Sociosensory Development and Caregiver Attunement | Carrie Alvarado, PhD, OTR

· Gestalt Language Processing Through the Regulation Lens | Caroline Gaddy, MFA, MA CCC-SLP

· WORKSHOP | Competing Sensory Needs: When Compromise is Not Always Logical |Shannon Des Roches Rosa

Learning Objectives:

In-depth Exploration of the Tactile System | Rachael Thompson

· Identify the impact that tactile processing differences can have on interpersonal relationships.

· Be able to use information from the presentation to support validation of different tactile experiences.

· Be able to use information from the presentation to support development of person-centered strategies.

The Autism-Friendly Guide to Periods | Robyn Steward

· Identify common issues experienced by autistic people who have periods.

· Define 2-3 tools that are supportive for autistic people who are menstruating.

· Be aware of the sensory issues that can be experienced by autistic people when menstruating.

· Be aware of how gender identities can affect people who menstruate.

Sensory Glimmers as Restorative Practice | Rebecca "Bec" Secombe

· 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.

The Interrelationship Between Sensory Processing and Posture| Iris Warchall

· Discuss ways in which an individual’s sensory processing and integration can affect posture, and ways in which an individual’s posture can affect their sensory processing and integration.

· Recognize the need for clinicians to consider an individual’s sensory needs when making recommendations to support posture.

· Describe considerations clinicians can take in order to use a neurodiversity-affirming approach when supporting autistic patients with functional concerns relating to posture.

Let’s Talk About Stimming|Virginia Spielmann and Morénike Giwa Onaiwu

· Discuss the dangers of over-simplifying stims or RRBIs and placing all repetitive motor outputs in the same category.

· Describe at least three different possible causes for observable behaviors that look like “stimming”.

· Paraphrase the differences between behavior as communication and behavior that can be understood.

The Sensory Integration Process| Endenne DuPree

· Describe the basic principles of health literacy and its importance.

· Identify three strategies that make communicating complex issues easier.

· Summarize the sensory integration process in relatable high-level language.

· Develop relatable and accessible means of communicating the importance of differences in the sensory integration process for supporting health, wellness, and function when supporting neurodiverse clients.

Making Sense from the World: Integrating Sensory Experiences that Don’t Fit| Sarah McCulloch

· Identify three sensory differences that autistic people experience disproportionately to the neurotypical population

· Understand the importance of having autistic professionals working in sensory integration-related sectors

· Analyse a personal experience of working with autistic people where knowledge of sensory disruptions would have changed their clinical approach

· Train colleagues in making use of autistic-led research

Sociosensory Development and Caregiver Attunement | Carrie Alvarado, PhD, OTR

· Describe how integrated, bidirectional sensory affective signal sending and receiving shapes sociosensory development for all children and how it can be disrupted in neurodiverse infants and toddlers.

· Identify various barriers to attunement that are common in caregivers raising neurodiverse children.

· Incorporate into their own practice three evidence-based strategies that support caregiver attunement, and thus sociosensory development in children.

Gestalt Language Processing Through the Regulation Lens | Caroline Gaddy, MFA, MA CCC-SLP

· 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.

Speaker Disclosure Statements

The following sponsors provided financial support for this program:

Summit Sensory Gym, ICDL, Dreampad, Wiggles, Stomps and Squeezes, All Brains Belong VT, NeuroBears, 321 Sensory Paths, Calm Strips, The Autictic Advocate

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

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.