This presentation will discuss the relationship between language, interoception, and alexithymia as they relate to overall self-regulation in the neurodivergent population. Modern linguistic relativity – that language has an influence on our thoughts – will be discussed, as well as how effective communication of inner state is necessary for self-regulation and self-advocacy of regulatory needs. Going a step further, this presentation will explore how limited ability to communicate inner state ultimately impacts perception of oneself and perception of others, consistent with modern linguistic relativity. The presentation title, “I Feel Weird,” is inspired by the clinician’s own former (and still occasional) limited ability to express inner state.
Presented June 9-12, 2021
The views expressed in the following presentation are those of
the presenter and do not necessarily reflect those of STAR Institute.
Level: Introductory
Length: 1 hour
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Learning Objectives:
- Define the Sapir Worf Hypothesis and modern linguistic relativity
- Describe the relationship between modern linguistic relativity and the communication of inner state
- Describe the relationship between effective communication of inner state, self-regulation, and self-advocacy
- Identify signs of difficulty communicating inner state due to interoceptive dysregulation and/or alexithymia within the neurodivergent population
- Explain how to help neurodivergent clients build their sense of identity
Presenter:
Rachel Dorsey MS, CCC-SLP is an autistic/ADHD speech-language pathologist living in the greater Boston area with her husband and cat. She currently works in clinic-based private practice seeing clients for a broad range of services and has a part-time consultancy, Rachel Dorsey: Autistic SLP, LLC, where she provides education, coaching, and consultations to parents of autistic children and SLPs working with autistic children. Prior to her current work, she worked in community-based early intervention and preschool in addition to seeing clients of a variety of ages in the clinic. She is passionate about autism advocacy work, effective communication for the purpose of self-advocating and self-regulating, and dismantling the ableism often present in allied health professions.
Who should attend:
Occupational therapists, 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
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Course approval ID# 0000002763. This delivery format is offered at .1 AOTA CEUs. Introductory level; OT Service Delivery and Foundational Knowledge.
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.