This presentation examines how the sensory needs of autistic people are currently assessed, including a critique of such assessments, alongside an exploration of support strategies that can be employed to help autistic people such as the low-arousal approach and universal design.
Presented during the 2021 Virtual Summit: Sensory Processing
in Autism:
July 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:
- Identify limitations in current theory regarding the sensory needs of autistic people
- Identify limitations in current practice regarding supporting the sensory needs of autistic people
- Recognize the sensory needs of autistic people more easily in order to reflect on practice strategies
Presenter:
Damian Milton, PhD works part-time for the Tizard Centre, University of Kent as a Lecturer in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Damian also teaches on the MA Education (Autism) programme at London South Bank University and has been a consultant for the Transform Autism Education (TAE) project and a number of projects for the Autism Education Trust (AET). Damian’s interest in autism began when his son was diagnosed in 2005 as autistic at the age of two. Damian was also diagnosed with Asperger’s in 2009 at the age of thirty-six. Damian’s primary focus is on increasing the meaningful participation of autistic people and people with learning disabilities in the research process and chairs the Participatory Autism Research Collective (PARC).
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# 0000002758. This delivery format is offered at .1 AOTA CEUs. Introductory level; OT Service Delivery and Foundational Knowledge.
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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.