Enhance your professional skills and expand your understanding of neurodiversity with leading experts at this enlightening three-day virtual summit. Whether you are new to neurodiversity-affirming practices or already committed to this journey, our summit offers valuable insights and practical strategies tailored for allied health professionals.

• Expand Your Knowledge: Explore comprehensive topics including masking, ADHD, autism, sensory processing, eating disorders, and more.
• Learn from Experts: Hear from renowned speakers like Dr. Virginia Spielmann, Kieran Rose, Dr. Megan Anna Neff, Amy Laurent, Jac Fede, and others who are pioneers in neurodiversity-affirming practices.
• Practical Takeaways: Gain actionable strategies for implementing neurodiversity-affirming practices in your professional settings.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers and leaders in the field to share experiences and collaborate.

Explore a wide range of essential subjects that form the foundation of neurodiversity-affirming practice. Our summit will address the complexities of masking / camouflage, highlighting the hidden challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals. Understand the unique presentations and needs of ADHD and Autism, and gain insights into sensory processing and integration to create supportive environments. Tackle critical issues such as eating disorders and sex education, ensuring a comprehensive approach to mental health. Learn effective neurodiversity affirming practices that promote inclusivity and respect. Address the double empathy problem to enhance communication and relationships between neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals.

Discover advancements in alternative and augmentative communication and gestalt language processing to improve expressive and receptive skills. Master strategies for regulation and energy management, along with modern emotional regulation techniques, to support both professionals and clients in maintaining well-being. Join us to equip yourself with the knowledge and tools necessary to make a meaningful impact in your practice.

This event will feature a series of engaging webinars, thought-provoking panels, and interactive workshops exploring essential topics such as occupational justice, unlearning the medical model, and the importance of reflective practice. Together, we’ll explore how to create inclusive environments that honor the dignity and pride of neurodivergent individuals and families while addressing ableism and intersectionality in our care. 

All attendees will receive ample digital resources to support their learning and implementation of neurodiversity affirming practices.

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What We'll Be Discussing - COMING SOON

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Get to Know Our 2025 Speakers - COMING SOON

Virginia Spielmann PhD, OTR/L (she/her) Executive Director STAR Institute Co-Host

Kieran Rose (he/him) Consultant, Writer, Advocate Co-Host

 

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Group Discount
Register 5 or more participants in a group and automatically receive a 10% discount!

Use the promotional code SUMMITGROUP25 upon checkout to automatically receive the discount on 5 or more registrations.

If participants of the group must pay separately, please:

1. Register all participants separately.
2. Send the names of all participants in your group to Education Team at education@sensoryhealth.com by June 1, 2025.
3. 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. 

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Continuing Education

 AOTA CEU's are pending 1.2 CEU's/ 12 professional contact hours.

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Attendance Policy

Participants may join the conference at any time during the live broadcasts and/or view the recorded presentations for 60 days after the livestreamed event. To receive a CEU Certificate a brief CEU quiz must be completed and passed withing 30 days after the event. Passing is getting at least 80% score for each approved section.  Individuals who do not meet both requirements will not receive AOTA or ASHA CEUs. No partial credit will be provided.

All participants may otherwise receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Video recordings are available to all participants for 60 days after the event.
 

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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.

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Cancellation Policy

Since this program is recorded and available for on-demand access, cancellations are generally not accepted. If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch with education@sensoryhealth.org.

In the rare event that this program must be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances such as illness, fire, strikes, war, acts of God, or other disruptions beyond our control, STAR Institute will make every effort to reschedule. If rescheduling is not possible, all registration fees will be refunded.