This presentation will present an overview of postural control in relation to motor functioning. Early detection of postural and motor deficits will be discussed within the context of emerging social and communication abilities. Recent evidence will be presented that points to the high incidence of postural and motor impairments in individuals on the autism spectrum and the implications such impairments can have on participation and function.
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:
- Recall concepts related to posture
- Explain how early motor behavior and posture effect development
- Describe the association between posture and motor functioning
- Summarize the impact of posture and motor impairments
Presenter:
Dr. Schoen is an occupational therapist with 25 years of experience and a doctorate in occupational therapy from New York University (2001). She is currently the Director of Research at STAR Institute and an Associate Professor at the Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. She completed a two-year post-doctoral fellowship awarded by the Developmental Psychobiology Research Group at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Department of Psychiatry, working with Dr. Lucy Jane Miller. During her fellowship, she was awarded the Developmental Psychology Endowment Grant from the William T Grant Foundation to study the Sensory Processing Scales which she is co-developing and researching with Dr. Miller. Previously, Dr. Schoen taught in the graduate program of the occupational therapy department at New York University and served as an advisor for advanced master’s degree students' research. She is certified in Neurodevelopmental Treatment and has advanced training in Sensory Integration Therapy, Therapeutic Listening, and assistive technology. In 1997, Dr. Schoen received the Recognition of Achievement Award from the American Occupational Therapy Association and the Virginia Scardina Award of Excellence from the American Occupational Therapy Foundation in 2011.
Continuing Education Credits:
AOTA continuing education credit awarded: .5 hour (.05 AOTA CEUs)
The views expressed in the following presentation are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect those of STAR Institute.