The Basics of Misophonia
This class is for professionals across disciplines including audiologists, mental health providers, and occupational therapists. It may also be useful to:
- Allied medical professionals.
- Teachers, professors, and school personnel.
- Human resource professionals.
- Anyone interested in learning more about misophonia, including those who experience misophonia.
After participating in this session, attendees should be able to:
- Describe misophonia as a disorder that crosses numerous clinical disciplines.
- Discuss the Multidisciplinary Treatment of Misophonia.
- Explain the current research studies across disciplines.
- List five ways that people experience misophonia.
- Identify the clinical disciplines recommended for evaluations and treatment recommendations in a multi-disciplinary approach to helping people with misophonia.
- Describe the specific considerations for working with children and families
The views expressed in the following presentation are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect those of STAR Institute.
Level: Introductory
Length:1hour
Timeframe for access: Once you first choose to "Launch" this course, you will have45 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:
Jennifer Jo Brout, PhD
Psychologist
Dr. Jennifer Brout is a New York State-certified school psychologist, a Connecticut-certified professional licensed counselor, and holds a doctorate in school/clinical-child psychology. Disappointed by her own experiences with the state of the field when seeking help for her own child in 1999, Dr. Brout began efforts to establish better research practice, improved diagnosis, and innovative clinical practice related to auditory over-responsivity. Dr. Brout co-founded the Sensory Processing and Emotion Regulation Program at Duke University in 2008 (now the Misophonia and Emotion Regulation Program). She has authored three books on Misophonia Coping Skills utilizing a multidisciplinary approach to self-regulation for parents, adults and clinicians. She is also the mother of adult triplets (one with misophonia) and is a misophonia sufferer herself.
Presenter Disclosure:
- Financial: Jennifer was paid an honorarium for this presentation and portions of the information presented were also used in other presentations for which she received honorariums.
- Non-financial: She is a volunteer for a Misophonia Advocacy Organization called soQuiet.
- There are no other relevant financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
Instructional Methods:
PowerPoint Lecture, Q&A Session
Level:
Introductory
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.
Continuing Education Credits:
Course Completion Requirements:
Upon completing each individual course, participants must pass a brief quiz. Passing is getting at least an 80% score.
Individuals who do not meet both requirements will not receive AOTA or ASHA CEUs.
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.