Occupational therapy practitioners will learn practical strategies to support neurodivergent families, focusing on the neuroscience of stress and its impact on well-being. Participants will explore techniques to enhance communication and emotional regulation and create nurturing spaces (no matter where you are), empowering caregivers and neurodivergent individuals to thrive together through collaborative approaches that foster belonging and support.
Live Webinar
Tue, Dec 17, 2024 at 12:00 pm ESTUnder Review: AOTA/0.1 - Application has been made to the American Occupational Therapy Association's (AOTA's) Approved Provider Program.
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify key stressors affecting neurodivergent individuals and their families.
- After this course, participants will be able to recognize the signs of stress and its impact on behavior and communication.
- After this course, participants will be able to list effective strategies and interventions to support emotional regulation in neurodivergent individuals during the holidays.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | Introduction to Neurodiversity |
| 10-20 Minutes | Understanding the Neuroscience of Stress |
| 20-25 Minutes | Discussion: Common Stressors in Neurodivergent Families |
| 25-30 Minutes | Identifying Signs of Stress |
| 30-35 Minutes | Strategies for Emotional Regulation |
| 35-40 Minutes | Interactive Activity: Recognizing Stress |
| 40-55 Minutes | Key Takeaways and Closing Remarks |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary; Q&A |
Presented By
Virginia Spielmann
PhD, OTR/L
Virginia Spielmann is an Occupational Therapist and the Executive Director of STAR Institute for Sensory Processing in Denver, Colorado.
She is a published author of multiple papers and chapters. She is an experienced international and TEDx speaker. She consults on television and other media projects, co-founded and authored the Critical Core therapeutic role-playing game, and co-developed the Palaana sensory lounger with SLACK Lifestyle.
Virginia obtained her Ph.D. in Infant and Early Childhood Development with an emphasis on mental health from Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara (2021).
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Financial: STAR Institute will receive an honorarium payment for contracting Virginia Spielmann to present this course. Non-financial: Virginia Spielmann has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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