Kim Clairy, an Autistic occupational therapist with significant sensory processing challenges will present intimate details of her own life. With the help her husband, William (a mystery writer), Kim will explore and explain the “why” behind behaviors often seen in individuals with Autism and related disorders. Attendees will have ample opportunity to ask questions while also learning strategies to help those of all ages cope with the challenges that ASD individuals, and those that love them, can experience.
Presented at
the 22nd International Symposium via Livestream.
Presented live and recorded October 2020.
The views expressed in the following presentation are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect those of STAR Institute.
Level: Intermediate
Length: 2 hours 35 mins.
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.
Learning Objectives:
- Detail the social, emotional, and communication impacts sensory processing difficulties can have on an individual
- Explain the importance of asking why a “problem” behavior is occurring
- Describe ways to help identify the root of a behavior
- Offer sensory, emotional regulation, and communication
strategies for community integration and daily life challenges for those with
sensory processing difficulties
Presenter:
Kim Clairy OTR/L has unique expertise in understanding the
inner world of Autism. Diagnosed with ASD as an adult, Kim broke through many
barriers as she defied a healthcare system that said, “your Autism is severe;
you need to live in a nursing home.” Now, Kim helps give voice to those with
ASD unable to articulate their inner worlds by sharing her personal journey and
professional expertise through didactic and experiential seminars.
Continuing Education:
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.
2.25 Professional Contact Hours (.225 AOTA CEUs) are
awarded for full completion of this program.
Course Completion Requirements:
Upon full completion of the
course video, participants must complete and pass a quiz with at least 80%
accuracy to receive a certificate of completion.
The views expressed in the following presentation are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect those of STAR Institute.