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Video recordings are available to all participants for 45 days after the event
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 AOTA CEUs (Introductory Level)
1.55 CEUs / 15.5 professional contact hours
Join us online for our annual event as we explore the intricate processes of praxis and its impact on occupational engagement and well-being. Inspired by the celestial anchor Rigel, a navigational star visible in all the world's oceans, we will delve into the development of coordination, motor planning, and execution skills. Through a sensory perspective on praxis, we will look at how praxis relates to developing sense of self, understanding space and time, relationship, regulation, school success, and even praxis as an occupational justice issue.
At this symposium, expect engaging discussions and the opportunity to connect with experts and peers. Together, we will critically evaluate emerging research, trends, and best practices in supporting development of praxis abilities. By fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, we can address the complex needs of individuals with motor apraxia and dyspraxia.
Prepare for enlightening conversations that expand your understanding of supporting action and movement in space and time, while exploring the sensory and motor dimensions of praxis. Let's embark on a journey to nurture essential skills and envision a future where individual differences in praxis are supported from a base of evidence, expertise, and personalized respectful healthcare that empowers the individual. Join us to connect, collaborate, and thrive.
After participating in 2024 STAR Sensory Symposium attendees should be able to:
- Identify key concepts of dyspraxia, including its functional implications across occupational domains.
- List 2-3 common presentations of dyspraxia.
- Describe dynamic systems theory.
- Explain dynamic systems theory relevance to motor skill development and the challenges faced by individuals with dyspraxia.
- Define the concept of affordances in relation to praxis.
- Illustrate how modifying environmental factors and task design can enhance function and participation.
- List 3-4 intersectional identities.
- Discuss how intersectional identities may influence a person’s access to opportunities and privileges in the context of dyspraxia.
- Summarize 3-4 non-motor challenges commonly experienced by individuals with dyspraxia.
- Provide examples of common non-motor challenges to illustrate their impact.
What We'll Be Discussing | VIEW FULL AGENDA
SYMPOSIUM DAY 1 | Friday, October 18, 2024
Praxis and Organization of Behavior in Time and Space | Dr. Erna Blanche
Join us for an insightful workshop that explores the profound influence of praxis—the organization of behavior in space and time—on occupational health, participation, well-being and even healthy attachment.
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Summer Camp Adventures: Mastering Motor Planning Through Outdoor Play | Emily Tull & Emily Grieb
Join us as we explore the research from Camp Jabiru, a one-week outdoor occupational therapy camp in Australia. Emily Tull, a key member of the research team, examined how motor planning (praxis) in children was enhanced by this immersive experience.
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Mini Lecture: What’s New in Assessment: The Sensory Processing 3 Dimensions | Dr. Sarah A. Schoen LEARN MORE>>>
Pilot Study for Preliminary Characterization of Severe Dyspraxia in Autism | Dr. Virginia Spielmann & Dr. Sarah A. Schoen
Mini Lecture: Vestibular - Visual Integration | Dr. Teresa May-Benson
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"A Little Bit Clumsy and Full of Problems”: Reframing Outdated Perspectives of Dyspraxia/DCD | Dr. Priscila (Caçola) Tamplain
Many children may not receive proper assessment and intervention for motor skill problems. Motor difficulties can significantly impact mental and physical health. This presentation will discuss the nature of motor challenges in children and provide recommendations for professionals.
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Expert Panel Discussion
SYMPOSIUM Day 2 | Saturday, October 19, 2024
The Just Right Reach: Understanding Affordances and Sensory Discrimination in the Process of Praxis | Tracy Stackhouse
Praxis is a fundamental developmental capacity that enables us to perform skillful actions. Dr. A. Jean Ayres dedicated many decades of her life’s work to establishing the sensory integrative processing foundations of praxis. Her work created a critical bridge between sensation and performance, with sensory discrimination and perceptual processing as the primary sensory integration elements involved in praxis.
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Mini Lecture: Affordances in the home environment for motor development - Infant Scale (AHEMD-IS) | Dr. Denise Castilho Cabrera Santos
A Tribute to Dr. Sarah A Schoen: Reflecting on a Remarkable Journey
A Reconceptualization of Praxis | Dr. Teresa May-Benson
Facilitating Affirming Outcomes in Addressing Praxis Through an Occupational Justice Lens | Kathleen C. Schlenz & Anna Knox
This session will address the global call for universal and accessible opportunities for meaningful engagement in childhood occupations.
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Navigating Time & Space | Dr. Virginia Spielmann
PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOP | Saturday, October 26, 2024
Not a Bad Kid: Supporting Participation & Belonging for Dyspraxic Children
This workshop is designed for occupational therapists, speech & language therapists, allied health professionals, educators, and caregivers seeking to enhance their understanding of dyspraxia and its impact on child development, with a specific focus on mental health. Through a strengths-based lens, we will explore how Ayres Sensory Integration and holistic client-centered practice can improve child development outcomes like school participation, social flourishing, mental health, and family well-being (and decrease school exclusion rates).
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Get to Know Our 2024 Speakers | Speaker Disclosures
Virginia Spielmann (she/her) |
Sarah A. Schoen (she/her) |
Tracy Murnan Stackhouse |
Erna Blanche (she/her) |
Priscila (Caçola) Tamplain |
Teresa A. May-Benson |
Emily Tull (she/her/they) |
Emily Grieb (she/her) |
Kathleen C. Schlenz |
Anna Knox (she/her) |
Denise C. Cabrera Santos |
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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 October 31, 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.
Level: Introductory
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 live-streamed event. To receive a CEU Certificate a brief CEU quiz must be completed and passed within 30 days after the event. Passing is getting at least an 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 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 October 11, 2024. Registrations cancelled after October 11, 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.