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SUMMARY:Evidence-based sensory integration strategies - Free Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Tune in to hear Roseann Schaaf\, Ph.D.\, professor chair in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Thomas Jefferson University\, share evidence-based sensory integration strategies for supporting individuals with autism. \nRegister:  https://www.autism.org/evidence-based-sensory/ \nAbout the Speaker: \nRoseann Schaaf\, Ph.D.\, is professor and chair in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Thomas Jefferson University\, Jefferson College of Health Professions and Faculty at the Farber Institute for Neuroscience at Jefferson.  Dr. Schaaf is a translational scientist who has devoted her career to the study of children with autism and other developmental disorders\, in particular how processing and integrating sensory information impacts participation in daily occupations.  Building on her training as a behavioral neuroscientist\, Dr. Schaaf’s psychophysiological laboratory was funded by NIH and provided insight into the neurological mechanisms of sensory difficulties in children with autism.\n\nShe has received over 35 funded grants totaling $8 million dollars including a recent $4.1 million dollar grant from the NIH to conduct a comparative effectiveness study of occupational therapy using sensory integration.  This grant is in collaboration with her colleagues at Einstein Medical College and Queens University and includes a multisensory integration biomarker as an objective outcome measure of neuroplasticity.  Roseann has over 70 peer-reviewed journal articles and abstracts\, is the author of five books and 13 book chapters and has presented over 150 papers and presentations spanning national and international venues.  She is a 2008 recipient of the A. Jean Ayres Research Award and a 1996 recipient of the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching.  Dr. Schaaf became an associate editor of OTJR: Occupation\, Participation and Health in 2017.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/evidence-based-sensory-integration-strategies-free-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Webinar:  Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs
DESCRIPTION:Please join Maryalice Fegeley\, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS\, as she presents the webinar Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs.  Extraordinary parenting responsibilities create extraordinary pressures on parents.  At the same time\, parenting a child with special needs requires energy\, focus\, and enthusiasm to be effective in our role.  The better off we are emotionally and physically\, the better off our families will be.  Join us for this webinar on Preventing Parent Burnout and discover positive ways to cope with and effectively manage stress. \nClick here to register for the webinar. Contact Tina Beauparlant at 518-381-4350 with any questions.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/webinar-preventing-parent-burnout-for-parents-of-children-with-special-needs-5/
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