Contact
Rachael Benson
Administrative Assistant
The Spiral Foundation
74 Bridge Street
Newton, MA 02458
courses@thespiralfoundation.org
617-969-4410 ext. 231
Where
Anywhere! This is an online event.Course level: Introductory
Prerequisites: None
Target Audience: Occupational Therapists, OT Assistants, Physical Therapists, PT Assistants, Psychologists, Parents, Teachers, ABA Specialists
AOTA:
Domain: Contexts
Process: Intervention
Contact hours: This course is worth total of 1.0 contact hours, or .1 AOTA CEUs.
Course Completion Requirements: To receive contact hours for this course you must listen to the LiveTalk either live or as a recording, and complete the accompanying assessment.
ADA/Section 504: If you require special accommodations, please contact us at the address above.
Continuing Education
Occupational Therapy Practitioners/ Occupational Therapy Assistants: The Spiral Foundation is an Approved Provider of Continuing Education for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants by the American Occupational Therapy Association. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
2016 LiveTalk Series:
Advances in Autism
February 1: Advances in Effectiveness of Ayres Sensory Integration® Using the Data-Driven Decision Making Model with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
with Roseann Schaaf, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
February 22: Advances in Understanding Brain Neurochemistry, Gastro-Intestinal Problems and Mitochondrial Difficulties in Children with ASD
with Margaret Bauman, MD
March 28: Advances in Advocacy and Facilitating Potential in Individuals with ASD
with Dr. Barbara Cutler, EdD
April 25: Advances in Understanding and Treating Adults with ASD
with Beth Pfeiffer, PhD, OTR/L, BCP
May 23: Advances in Managing Behaviors in Children with ASD: Facilitating ABA and SI Collaboration
with Renee Watling, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
July 25: Advances in Understanding and Treating Play from a Sensory Integrative Perspective in Children with ASD
with Heather Kuhanek, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
September 12: Advances in Early Identification of Children with ASD
with Grace Baranek, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
October 5: Advances in Brain Neuroimaging in Children with ASD
with Elysa Marco, MD
November: TBA
Part of the 2016 'Advances in Autism'
LiveTalk Series:
Advances in Managing Behaviors in Children with ASD: Facilitating ABA and Sensory Integration Collaboration
Advances in Managing Behaviors in Children with ASD: Facilitating ABA and Sensory Integration Collaboration
Featuring: Dr. Renee Watling, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Monday, May 23, 2016
7:00pm - 8:00pm EST
“LiveTalks” are informal audio only interviews that are recorded live. All registrants are able to download the recorded LiveTalk from the TalkShoe website immediately following the event. Missed one? No problem. All past “LiveTalks” are available on the Spiral Foundation website at www.thespiralfoundation.org.
About the Series:
This year’s 2016 LiveTalk Series will be focused on advances in our understanding of autism with an emphasis on how those advances influence the practice of occupational therapy using a sensory integration approach. We will be offering a wealth of knowledge from experts in the field on a variety of topics ranging from sensory integration intervention, early identification of sensory and motor problems in children with ASD, working with adults with ASD, and coordinating behavioral and sensory-based intervention programs among other topics.
Many children with Autism Spectrum Disorder receive Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services. Historically, there is little communication between occupational therapists using a sensory integration approach and BCBA’s and often there is friction and disagreement about intervention approaches among the professional involved. Collaboration and understanding among professionals working with children with ASD is needed to best meet the needs of the child. This talk will discuss how occupational therapists using a sensory integration frame of reference can understand behavioral principles, collaborate with BCBA’s and integrate principles of behavior analysis in their intervention programming to address challenging behavioral needs of children with ASD.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this LiveTalk the participant will be able to:
- Describe positive reinforcement and how it may be used to manage challenging behaviors in children with ASD.
- List 3 ways that occupational therapists can integrate strategies from applied behavioral analysis into their sensory integration-based intervention.
- Identify 3 strategies that occupational therapists and educators can use to promote collaboration with BCBA team members.
About the Speaker: Renee Watling, PhD, OTR/L has been a pediatric occupational therapist in Washington State since 1992. She has worked in clinic, school, and private practice settings. Dr. Watling has lectured extensively at state, regional, and national conferences on the topics of sensory processing, sensory-based occupational therapy intervention, and issues related to services for children with autism and has many publications on these topics. She is the lead author of the AOTA Practice Guideline for Children and Adolescents with Challenges in Sensory Processing and Sensory Integration and the co-editor for Autism: A Comprehensive Occupational Therapy Approach. Dr. Watling received her BS and MS in occupational therapy from the School of Medicine at the University of Washington and her PhD from the College of Education at the University of Washington. Her research focuses on understanding the relationship between sensory processing and behavior, especially among children with autism spectrum disorders. She has served on various committees for the American Occupational Therapy Association, including holding the positions of Chairperson and Education/Research liaison for the Sensory Integration Special Interest Section and participating in the Autism Workgroup. She is a Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association and has been on select advisory panels for the organization. She is past Clinical Assistant Professor at University of Washington – Seattle and is now Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Puget Sound where she teaches in the entry-level Master’s program and post-professional doctoral program.
Subscriptions for the 2016 'Advances in Autism' LiveTalk Series are open!
Subscribe now and receive all 9 of this year's LiveTalks for one low price!
Join Us!
May LiveTalk: $25
2016 Series: $169