During this session, we will explore the impact that sensory processing differences can have on social communication development. The integrated nature of child development calls for an equally integrated approach to treatment. Therefore, in this session, we will transcend traditional boundaries of disciplinary silos, while respecting the unique roles that each profession plays in child development. Practical suggestions will be provided for how to 1) promote interprofessional collaboration between speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and occupational therapists (OTs) and, 2) simultaneously support autistic children’s sensory needs and their communication development during playful interactions.
The views expressed in the following presentation are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect those of STAR Institute.
Level: Introductory
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe how sensory processing differences can impact social engagement, intentionality and language learning
2. Identify ‘areas of overlap’ that can be supported by both SLPs and OTs
3. Describe how to promote interprofessional collaboration
4. List practical ideas for how to support both sensory needs and communication development
Presenter:
Amanda Binns is a Speech-Language Pathologist and PhD. Candidate at the University of Western Ontario, Canada. With over 10 years of experience working as a clinician, she uses her clinical experiences to inform her research and support best practice. Amanda’s research has focused on two lines of work – development of a framework to guide clinical thinking about the reciprocal relationship between stress, self-regulation and communication development and, understanding parent-implemented interventions for children with autism. She has presented to and worked with professionals, parents and policymakers, locally, across North America and internationally.
Financial – Presenter received a small honorarium for this presentation. Some research presented in this course was supported by an Ontario Mental Health Foundation Doctoral Award. This presentation was part of a larger summit, Virtual Summit: Sensory Processing in Autism. The following organizations provided financial support with brand recognition: FlagHouse, Fusion Academy, ICDL, SOS Approach to Feeding, Autism Society of Colorado, Temple Grandin School, Unyte iLs, Spiral Foundation, Sensory Integration Education, Future Horizons, In-Sync Child, Landscape Structures.
Non-financial – Nothing to disclose
STAR Institute is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
The views expressed in the following presentation are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect those of STAR Institute.