Dr. Bulluss's presentation will explore the value of nature as a co-regulator. Based on her first-person experience as an autistic individual and a parent of autistic children, Dr. Bulluss shares about her own engagement with nature and its relevance to her identity as an autistic individual. Using a sensory lens, she will discuss different aspects of the autistic experience with nature. Dr. Bulluss will provide ideas on how people can bring nature into their lives and those of their children, especially for those who find it difficult to engage with nature comfortably and consistently.
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.
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:
Erin Bulluss, PhD is an Australian clinical psychologist with a particular passion for working therapeutically with Autistic people through online telehealth platforms. She feels strongly about honouring neurodiversity in the pursuit of well-being and was diagnosed with autism herself in her mid-thirties. She brings together her personal and professional understandings of autism in her therapeutic approach, aiming to build a strong, collaborative therapeutic relationship based upon understanding and acceptance. Erin places the needs of the individual at the centre of her therapeutic approach so the experience of therapy is different for each and every individual.
In her clinical practice, Erin both treats co-occurring mental health conditions and offers “psychologically-informed mentoring” to assist neurodivergent individuals who have not developed any co-occurring diagnoses to accept their lovely uniqueness, navigate the neurotypical aspects of the world, and develop a lifestyle that promotes wellbeing and mental health.
Erin has published articles and presented workshops about her approach to therapy with Autistic individuals and hopes to promote acceptance of autism through contributing to the development of therapeutic approaches that genuinely embrace neurodiversity and do not place neurotypical expectations on neurodivergent individuals. Erin also co-authors a Psychology Today blog which aims to provide information about autism from the perspective of late-diagnosed Autistic professionals.
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.
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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# 0000002762. 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.