Unpacking Sensory Differences

Join us and our inspirational and enlightening line-up of voices for our 4th annual Virtual Summit event, as we continue to examine sensory health and the pivotal role it has in the autistic experience. Explore what differences in sensory integration/processing look like and how this role in development and function is overly simplified. Throughout our collaborative event, professionals and advocates will "pass around the mic," articulating their unique perspectives, as the dimensions of sensory health are discussed within the context of development, neurodiversity, best practices, and quality of life for individuals.

Participants will have access to 12+ hours of pre-recorded presentations and interviews, LIVE Q&A with speakers, interactive workshop and expert panel. Our event presentations focusing on Autistic insight, lived-experiences, and evidence-based practice & research will inspire, educate and empower individuals and professionals. With real-world application discussions and advocate voices, attendees will be given tools and strategies for home, school, and community function and advocacy.

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What We'll Be Discussing

Day 1 | Wednesday | June 14

In-depth Exploration of the Tactile System | Rachael Thompson

The Autism-Friendly Guide to Periods | Robyn Steward

Sensory Glimmers As Restorative Practice | Bec Secombe

The Interrelationship Between Sensory Processing and Posture | Iris Warchall
 

Day 2 | Thursday | June 15

Let's Talk About Stimming | Morénike Giwa Onaiwu & Dr. Virginia Spielmann

The Sensory Integration Process | Endenne DuPree

Making Sense From The World: Integrating Sensory Experiences that Don’t Fit | Sarah McCulloch

Panel Discussion: Neurodivergent Burnout | Dr. Virginia Spielmann, Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, and Kieran Rose

 

Day 3 | Friday | June 16

Sensory Avoidance, Anxiety, and Late Diagnosis Due to Gender Norms | Natasha Nelson

Sociosensory Development and Caregiver Attunement | Dr. Carrie Alvarado

Gestalt Language Processing Through the Regulation Lens | Caroline Gaddy

WORKSHOP | Competing Sensory Needs: When Compromise Is Not Always Logical | Shannon Des Roches Rosa

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Get to Know Our 2023 Speakers

Speaker Disclosure Statements

Virginia Spielmann, PhD, OTR/L (she/her) Executive Director STAR Institute Co-Host	Kieran Rose Consultant, Writer, Advocate United Kingdom Co-Host	Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, PhD(c), MA, (she/her/they/them) Advocate/Public Speaker/Writer All the Weight of Our Dreams Co-Host
Carrie Alvarado, PhD, OTR Chief Operating Officer Autism Community Network	Shannon Des Roches Rosa Senior Editor Thinking Person's Guide to Autism	Endenne DuPree, OTR/L Co-Owner Nurture Collective
Sarah McCulloch, MSc Founder of Autistic Empire Autistic Self-Advocate	Rachael Thompson BSc, PGCE with QTS, MSc Occupational Therapist	Rebecca "Bec" Secombe MHlthScOT, GDipArtPsych, BAppScOT Occupational Therapist The ND OT
Iris Warchall, PT, DPT (she/her) Autistic Physical Therapist/ Advocate	Caroline Gaddy, MFA, MA CCC-SLP Speech Language Pathologist	Robyn Steward Autistic Educator
Natasha Nelson, CPDE Certified Positive Discipline Educator Supernova Momma	Mim Ochsenbein Clinical Director STAR Institute

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Thank You to Our 2023 Sponsors

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

 

Use the promotional code SUMMITGROUP23 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 Pam Frakes at pam.frakes@sensoryhealth.org by June 7, 2023
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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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

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Continuing Education



Individual courses will be available starting on July 31, 2023, for 0.1 CEU each.

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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 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 7, 2023. Registrations cancelled after June 7, 2023 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.