Extended $99 EARLY BIRD TICKETS
Through May 5, 2024
Program Information
Speakers
Sponsors
CEU Information
For questions, contact our Education Team at education@sensoryhealth.org.
Add-on AOTA CEUs Option Available for an Additional $90
Includes Certificate of Attendance and 1.2 AOTA CEUs (Introductory Level)
AOTA CEUs PENDING
Immerse yourself in a journey of inspiration and enlightenment as we reveal our 5th Annual Virtual Summit: Sensory Health and Autism.
Building upon the success of our past events, this year's summit promises an even more transformative experience as we explore the complex intricacies of sensory health and its profound influence on the autistic journey.
As we step into our fifth year, we delve into the intricate terrain of sensory integration/processing, placing a specific emphasis on often overlooked facets like self-care and self-actualization. Say farewell to oversimplifications, as we navigate the multifaceted dimensions of sensory health in the realms of development, neurodivergent experience, and self-discovery.
Join us for a collaborative exchange of ideas, where neurodistinct professionals and advocates take center stage, articulating their unique perspectives. The mic will be passed around as we engage in thought-provoking discussions on the role of sensory health in development, the neurodivergent lifestyle, and best practices for therapeutic support.
Exclusive Content: Explore 12 hours of carefully curated presentations, covering wide-ranging, insightful, motivating, and challenging content.
Key Themes: Our event is designed to showcase Autistic insight, lived experiences, and evidence-based practices & research. By focusing on real-world applications and amplifying advocate voices, we aim to equip attendees with practical tools and strategies applicable in the realms of home, school, and community function and advocacy.
Empowerment in Every Session: Expect to be empowered through discussions that synthesize research, lived experience, theory and clinical insights. Our presentations bridge the gap between research and application, offering valuable insights that empower both individuals and professionals alike. Join the conversation as we celebrate diversity, inclusion, and the power of shared knowledge. Our annual event promises to be a catalyst for change. Join us in shaping a future where understanding sensory health is not just a goal but a shared journey towards a more compassionate and informed world.
Mark your calendars, spread the word, and embark on this journey with us. Together, let's redefine sensory health and celebrate neurodiversity!
After participating in this session, attendees should be able to:
- Identify new, expanded understanding around the role of sensory motor functioning and sensory features in autism and the development of the autistic individual.
- Identify limitations in current theory and practice regarding supporting the sensory needs of autistic people.
- Explain strategies late-identified autistic adults can implement to cultivate self-care and occupational health.
- Describe the impact of misophonia on occupation and participation.
- Identify practical ways to support autistic people with differences in praxis and motor coordination.
- Identify new, expanded understanding regarding incorporation of AAC into the occupational therapy process.
- Describe how indigenous sensory supports and autistic belonging differ from Western cultural norms and medical model practice.
- Develop strategies to enhance their competence and effectiveness in supervising and delivering occupational therapy services through a sensory-informed, trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming lens.
- Critically analyze and integrate contemporary issues and trends in neurodiversity-affirming practices within occupational therapy.
- Develop implementable strategies that respect and celebrate neurodiverse individuals' strengths and differences, to promote inclusion, participation, and empowerment in all aspects of life and therapy. (Contemporary issues and trends).
What We'll Be Discussing - Confirmed to Date
Day 1 | Wednesday | June 12
Sensory Processing, Autism and Identity | Rachael Thompson
Rethinking Movement: Exploring Sensory and Motor Integration | Iris Warchall
Sensory Integration & AAC: Fostering Autonomy in Communication (Part 1) | Caroline Gaddy
Day 2 | Thursday | June 13
Decolonizing Autism: A Nehiyaw (Plains Cree) Perspective | Grant Bruno
Reconnecting with Bodily Self Via Interoception Our 8th Sense | Dr. Kelly Mahler
Developing Emotional Intelligence and Co-regulation in the School Settings Using Strengths of Autistic Students | Kavitha Murthi and Nana Serwaa Akrofi
The Basics of Misophonia | Dr. Jennifer Jo Brout
Day 3 | Friday | June 14
Cultivating Supportive Lifestyles for Late-identified Autistic People | Kieran Rose
Sensory Integration & AAC: Fostering Autonomy in Communication (Part 2) | Alexa Herrera
Exploring Sexual Satisfaction in Autistic Individuals and its Relation to Interoception and Alexithymia | Claudia Andrea Reveco Zamora
Get to Know Our 2024 Speakers
Virginia Spielmann |
Morénike Giwa Onaiwu |
Iris Warchall
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Caroline Gaddy |
Claudia Andrea Reveco Zamora |
Kavitha Murthi |
Megan Anna Neff |
Rachael Thompson |
Alexa Herrera |
Kieran Rose |
Jennifer Jo Brout |
Grant Bruno Nehiyaw |
Nana Serwaa Akrofi |
Kelly Mahler |
Thank You to Our 2024 Sponsors
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Group Discount
Register 5 or more participants in a group and automatically receive a 10% discount!
Use the promotional code SUMMITGROUP24 upon checkout to automatically receive the discount on 5 or more registrations.
If participants of the group must pay separately, please:
- Register all participants separately
- Send the names of all participants in your group to Ewa Czupryna at ewa.czupryna@sensoryhealth.org by June 5, 2024
- Once at least 5 registrations are received, each person will be partially refunded for the discounted amount
Groups must be determined and paid in full before the start of the conference.
Who Should Attend
Occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, 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.
Level: Introductory
Continuing Education - PENDING TO BE ANNOUNCED APRIL 2024
Add-on AOTA CEUs Option Available for an Additional $90
Includes Certificate of Attendance and AOTA CEUs (Introductory Level)
AOTA CEUs PENDING
Attendance Policy
Participants may join the conference at any time during the live broadcasts and/or view the recorded presentations for 45 days after the livestreamed event. A brief CEU quiz must be completed and passed with at least 80% accuracy for each section (for which AOTA CEUs can be offered) to receive a CEU Certificate. All participants may otherwise receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Video recordings are available to all participants for 45 days after the event
Do you have a disability that would require special accommodations?
Please contact us at education@sensoryhealth.org and describe how we can help accommodate your needs.
Cancellation Policy
All registrations must be finalized or cancelled for a full refund by June 5, 2024. Registrations cancelled after June 5, 2024 will be deferred to a future course sponsored by STAR Institute.
In the event this program must be cancelled due to illness, fire, strikes, war, acts of God, terrorism or other causes that would prevent the event from taking place, STAR Institute will attempt to reschedule the event. If the event is unable to be rescheduled, STAR Institute will refund all tuition fees paid.