New Perspectives In Autism: A Primer For Occupational Therapists In Partnership With Moira Peña Sensory Workshops
Course: #5552Level: Intermediate 2 Hours 3441 Reviews
Occupational therapists are frequently involved in the provision of services to children and youth diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This webinar will provide an overview of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, prevalence, sex differences, common co-occurring developmental disabilities, medical and mental health conditions, new perspectives in interpreting autism, and the need for occupational therapists to adopt strengths-based and neurodiversity affirming practices.
On Demand
Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.2 Intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge, 04482; CE Broker/2.0 General (FL), Patient Related (AL), General Continuing Education (GA), Direct Client/patient Services In Occupational Therapy (SC), Related To OT (AZ), Related To OT (LA), Directly Related To OT (MS), Directly Related To OT (TN), CE Broker #20-916275; IACET/0.2; IBCCES/2.0; NBCOT PDUs/2.5 Intermediate, Rehabilitation
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to list the 5 criteria used to diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD) according to the latest edition of the DSM-5 (APA, 2013) and recognize the importance of the addition of sensory reactivity to the ASD diagnostic criteria.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify common co-occurring conditions in ASD and how autism can present differently in girls and women.
- After this course, participants will be able to analyze how occupational therapy practitioners can interpret autism through the use of a strengths-based and neurodiversity-affirming lens and apply the implications of this paradigm shift for occupational therapy practitioners.
Course created on May 24, 2022
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-25 Minutes | DSM-5 |
| 25-30 Minutes | Gender differences |
| 30-35 Minutes | Co-occurring conditions |
| 35-45 Minutes | Anxiety and latest autism research |
| 45-65 Minutes | Neurodiversity paradigm |
| 65-90 Minutes | Implications for OT-Sensory |
| 90-100 Minutes | Implications for OT-Sensory and Motor |
| 100-105 Minutes | Implications for OT- Behavior as Communication |
| 105-115 Minutes | Implications for OT- Neurodiversity Affirming OT Practices |
| 115-120 Minutes | BEST Strategies- Summary; Q & A |
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Moira Pena
BA, BScOT, MOT Reg. (Ont)
Moira Peña, BScOT, MOT, OT Reg.(Ont.) is an experienced occupational therapist working with children and youth on the autism spectrum at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. She is an Expert Hub Team member of the ECHO Ontario Autism Program which aims to further develop pediatricians, school psychologists, and teachers’ skills to best support autistic children and youth and their families. A published researcher, she has presented nationally and internationally to parents, teachers, pediatricians, occupational therapy practitioners, and other health care professionals. Moira is the proud creator and host of Holland Bloorview's Autism Summit and an Authorized Provider of Professional Development by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
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