A conversation between Dr. Kuhaneck and Dr. Porter on adapting sensory environments, especially in the schools/classrooms to make sure that the environment feels safe for everyone across the sensory health spectrum. Dr. Kuhaneck speaks of her experience working with educators on looking at their classrooms through a sensory lens.
Presented at
the 23rd International Symposium via Livestream
Presented live and recorded November 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: 45
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Presenters:
Heather Kuhaneck, PhD, OTR/L,
FAOT
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
College of Health Professions at Sacred Heart University
Dr. Kuhaneck is the co-editor of Case-Smith’s
Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents and editor/co-editor of 3
editions ofAutism: A Comprehensive Occupational Therapy Approach. She is
the co-author of a textbook on play in occupational therapy and the Classroom
Sensory Environment Assessment. She is a Fellow of the American Occupational
Therapy Association and has practiced as an occupational therapist for over 30
years, specializing in autism and sensory integration, working in urban,
suburban, and rural public schools as well as private clinics in Connecticut,
West Virginia, and Ohio.
Lisa Porter, PhD, OTD, OTR/L
Director/Occupational Therapist, Sensory KIDS, LLC
Lisa received her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Rockhurst University in 1994, a doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in 2017, and a PhD in Pediatric Science in 2020. She has a wide range of clinical experience, beginning with adult neurorehabilitation, with a focus in pediatrics since 2000.
Lisa is a faculty member of STAR Institute in Colorado, where she
travels frequently to mentor experienced therapists. She specializes in sensory
and relationship-based therapy, and holds certifications in Sensory
Integration, DIR/Floortime, and Yoga Calm. Lisa has advanced training in the
SOS Feeding Approach and Integrated Listening Systems, as well as training in
Interpersonal Neurobiology. She is passionate about learning, mentoring,
listening to families’ stories, and playing!
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.
The views expressed in the following presentation are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect those of STAR Institute.