Sleep is an occupation crucial to optimal health and wellness for all individuals (Tester & Foss, 2017). Unfortunately the prevalence of sleep dysfunction is high in the general population, and higher in individuals with mental health concerns (Hombali, et al, 2018). In autism the prevalence of sleep dysfunction is particularly high, with 40-80% of children have a range of sleep disorders. Understanding the etiology of sleep problems in autism and the impact these concerns have on occupation and participation for both child and family will support greater focus in intervention. The foundation of sleep disorders in autism is multifactorial and sensory processing concerns have been implicated (Liu et al., 2006; Reynolds et al., 2012; Mazurek & Petroski, 2015; Tzischinsky et al., 2018). Here we present initial findings from a systematic review of sleep dysfunction in autism. We present the basics of sleep, describe sleep concerns in autism and examine the literature linking sleep dysfunction and sensory processing concerns in autistic individuals. Because sleep dysfunction can have a significant impact on daily function, we look at the impact on occupation and participation for both child and family and consider how these features might influence assessment and intervention.
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:
- Describe the systems and processes involved in sleep and wakefulness
- Describe the nature and features of sleep
disorders in autism
- Explain the relationship between sleep and sensory processing dysfunction
- Describe the impact of sleep and sensory concerns on
occupation and participation
Shelly J Lane, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA is Professor and Academic Program Director at Colorado State University and Professor of Occupational Therapy at the University of Newcastle, Australia. With degrees in both occupational therapy and neuroscience, she has focused her research on neuroscience applications in occupational therapy, and neurophysiologic underpinnings of sensory integration and processing in children. Her current research addresses playfulness and interaction in father-child pairs; effectiveness of the Alert Program® for self-regulation in children with autism; effect of participation in Camp Jabiru on self-regulation, playfulness, and sensory integration/processing, and understanding the physiologic correlates of sensory modulation disorders and occupational therapy interventions. Her clinical work includes that with children who have experienced early childhood trauma, and children with sensory concerns linked to ADHD and ASD.
Marco Leao, MOT is a first-year Ph.D. student in Occupation and Rehabilitation Science at Colorado State University, where he works as a graduate research assistant for Prof. Lane. His research interests include examining the contribution of sensory integration and processing to school participation, academic success, and daily occupations and contributing to the understanding and placement of occupational therapy into the broader area of educational neuroscience. Previously, Marco had been practicing occupational therapy for over ten years in clinics and schools in Portugal, serving neurodiverse children and their families. Since 2019 he has been lecturing internationally and running a virtual educational platform for parents, teachers, and therapists.
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# 0000002760. This delivery format is offered at .1 AOTA CEUs. Introductory level; OT Service Delivery.
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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.