Too often we think play is something we do when we are done with our “work.” This presentation explores the benefits of play on brain development, the benefits of play on regulation, and the benefits of play on the parent-child relationship. Therapists and parents are presented with the HOW versus WHAT to focus on in play using STAR Institute’s model of SMART play.
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
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.
- List a number of developmental benefits of play
- Explain the rational for including parents in play
- Describe the elements of SMART play
Renee Allen, MS, OTR/L is a pediatric occupational therapist who has more than 20
years of experience treating children and their families with sensory
processing challenges in homes, schools, and private clinics. She
worked under Dr. Miller and Dr. Schoen at the STAR Institute from
2008-2011. She then opened her own small practice in Northeast Denver,
where she continues to utilize the STAR model. Renee is Sensory
Integration and Praxis Test (SIPT) trained, Integrated Listening Systems
(ILs) trained, and holds an advanced certification in DIR /Floortime
through the International Council on Development and Learning (ICDL).
She is a lifelong learner and enjoys the questions as much as the
answers. She has been teaching Mentorship 1 as Faculty for the SPD
Foundation since 2015. She also supervises other OTs around the country.
She is passionate about understanding development through the
interdependent connections of sensory processing, regulation, and
relationship and teaching parents and other professionals to be curious
about these connections as well.
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
Cancellation Policy:
Because this program is
recorded and accessible at your convenience, cancellations are not typically
accepted. Please contact education@spdstar.org if you have any
questions or concerns.
Do you have a disability that would require special accommodations?
Please contact us at education@spdstar.org and
describe how we can help accommodate your needs.
Continuing Education Credits:
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.
Course approval ID# 0000002764. This delivery
format is offered at .1 AOTA CEUs. Introductory level; OT Service Delivery.
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.