Tri-State Webinar: Sensory Processing: Sensory 101: Self-Advocacy and Strategies: An Interview with Judy Endow: Part 2 of 2

Description:

This two-part series focuses on sensory processing and autism spectrum disorders. In part 1, Sensory 101: Understanding Sensory Differences, Cara Woundy, M.S., OTR/L, M.E.d, CAGS & Jamie Lewis, M.S., OTR/L provided an overview of sensory processing and strategies that can be used in the classroom to support student sensory needs. In this webinar, occupational therapist Cara Woundy, M.S., OTR/L, interviews Judy Endow, M.S. W. about how she advocates for her sensory needs and strategies she uses.

Learner Objectives:

Participants will:

• Gain an understanding of how sensory differences may impact an autistic person throughout their lifetime.
• Develop an understanding that the sensory solutions that one may employ to overcome undesirable sensory input are often considered problematic behaviors instead of recognizing that the individual is problem-solving and figuring out their sensory differences.
• Understand the necessity of having a broad range of strategies and tools that the person on the spectrum can choose from to meet their sensory needs across their lifetime.
• Learn about proactive strategies to prevent unwanted sensory input and ways to self-regulate including a sensory scan.
• Learn how individuals with autism advocate for their needs.

Presenter Information:

Judy Endow, MSW, maintains a private practice in Madison, Wisconsin, providing consultation for families, school districts, and other agencies. Besides having autism herself, she is the parent of three now grown sons, one of whom is on the autism spectrum. Judy does workshops and presentations on a variety of autism-related issues, is part of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Statewide Autism Training Team and a board member of both the Autism Society of America, Wisconsin Chapter and the Autism National Committee. In addition, Judy works for Common Threads Family Resource Center in McFarland, Wisconsin.

Cara Woundy OTR/L, M.Ed., CAGS, is an autism specialist with the Colorado Department of Education. She is an occupational therapist and school psychologist who has worked in Massachusetts and Colorado supporting students with autism spectrum disorder.

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The webinars are listed by category and alphabetical order. The category for this webinar is Sensory.