This November, STAR is proud to host our 3-day Virtual Summit on Current Research in Sensory Integration, Processing, and Sensory-Motor Development. Designed for clinicians, researchers, and allied health professionals, this event provides a unique platform for learning, collaboration, and discovery.

Our program features groundbreaking research from Dr. Karen E. Adolph, Julius Silver Professor of Psychology and Neural Science at New York University, whose decades of work on motor development and learning continue to reshape our understanding of how infants and children acquire movement skills. She will be joined by an impressive roster of thought leaders, including Drs. Joanne Flanagan, Steven Kapp, Susan Allen, Amanda Newchok and many more.

• Deepen your knowledge of current research in sensory integration and sensory-motor development, and its relevance across the lifespan.

• Explore neurodiversity-affirming perspectives that challenge traditional models and offer more inclusive approaches to practice.

• Gain practical strategies you can immediately apply in your clinical, educational, or research setting to better support children and families.

• Learn from diverse methodologies—from longitudinal developmental research to practice-based evidence—showing how sensory and motor processes influence learning, regulation, and participation.

• Engage in meaningful dialogue with global experts, expanding your professional network and contributing to the advancement of sensory health.

What You’ll Take Away:

• Fresh insights from world-renowned experts at the forefront of sensory and motor research.

• Evidence-based tools and resources to strengthen your practice.

• A deeper understanding of the lived experiences of neurodivergent individuals.

• Connecting and finding inspiration as part of a global community dedicated to sensory-informed care.

All registrations include access to our interactive event platform and 60-day on-demand access to presentations and resources, ensuring you can revisit sessions and integrate new knowledge at your own pace.

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What We'll Be Discussing - COMING SOON

Day 1 | November 6, 2025 | 8am-12pm MT

Early Movement and Play Behaviors in Infants at Elevated Likelihood for ASD | Dr. Karen E Adolph

Early Play Differences in Autistic Children | Dr. Joanne Flanagan

TBA | Dr. Steven Kapp

TBA | Dr. Roseann Schaaf

Day 2 | November 13, 2025 | 8am-12pm MT

TBA | Valeria Issac

TBA | Erin Greer Smith

Day 3 | November 20, 2025 | 8am-12pm MT

TBA | Dr. Susan Allen

A Scoping Review of Sensory Interventions for Behavioral Regulation of Children with Trauma | Dr. Madalene Rutherford

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Get to Know Our 2025 Speakers - CONFIRMED TO DATE

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Thank you to Our Sponsors

 

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Become a Sponsor

We are delighted to invite you to the 2025 Virtual Summit, November 6, 13 & 20, 2025. This premier event brings together experts in sensory integration and sensory motor development to explore cutting-edge research, intervention strategies, and collaborative approaches.

To maximize your impact, we offer a range of exhibitor and sponsorship packages designed to align with your objectives and ensure a meaningful presence at this transformative event.

Benefits include:

• Increased visibility and exposure for your products and services to a highly targeted sensory audience of 200+ attendees, including some of the most influential leaders committed to improving the lives of people living with sensory processing challenges and related conditions
• Increased network of vendors, professionals, and researchers working in the neurodivergent community and individuals and families living with sensory processing challenges
• Growth of your customer base, greater visibility for your organization, and enhanced brand recognition in a vibrant atmosphere

To register, please visit https://bit.ly/star-sponsorship or contact: Crystal Hays, Marketing Manager at marketing@sensoryhealth.org or Tory Englund, Assistant Director, at development@sensoryhealth.org or 303-221-7827 (Ext: 143) with any questions.

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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 November 6, 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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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 integration and sensory motor development.

Level: Introductory

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Continuing Education

CEUs for AOTA and ASHA are currently pending and will be confirmed upon approval. The event will offer between 9-12 contact hours, dependent on final content approvals.

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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. All participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

To receive the Certificate of Completion, participants must meet the following criteria:

• Purchase the AOTA/ASHA CEU Add-on
• Attend the live event or watch the recordings
• Complete and pass a brief CEU quiz for each approved presentation by December 20, 2025
  • A passing score is 80% or higher
  • Quizzes must be completed in the order of the presentations
  • Quizzes may be retaken as needed

If you would like STAR Institute to report your credits to the ASHA CE Registry, please submit the ASHA CE Registry Reporting Form by December 20, 2025.

Please note:

• No partial credits will be awarded
• All participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance
• You will have access to the recordings until January 19, 2026

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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.