Summary: Roianne Ahn, PhD presents an All STAR Lecture describing how the impact of SPD on social relationships is extensive and sometimes negative, but it doesn’t have to be. This presentation focuses on what parents can do to help foster resilience in a child with SPD that will help them recover from difficult situations.
Level: Introductory
Intended Audience: Parents, caregivers, clinicians, teachers, mental health and medical professionals
Prerequisite: None
Presenter: Roianne Ahn, PhD, and licensed psychologist, is trained in the DIR/Floortime relationship-based play model, which she infuses into every aspect of her work with children, teenagers, adults, and families. Whether providing consultation, testing, therapy, or coaching, Dr. Ahn focuses on creating positive, joyful relationship experiences that support and facilitate long-term learning. Through consultation, testing, therapy, and coaching, she helps individuals and caregivers understand the neurobiology underlying SPD and how to help those with SPD successfully learn, relate, and grow.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn the definition of resilience as it pertains to healthy living
- Learn strategies for building resilience
- Discover resources for struggling with hardships
Continuing Education: STAR Institute for SPD is an AOTA Approved Provider of Continuing Education. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Upon full completion of the course video, participants must complete and pass a quiz with at least 80% accuracy to receive a certificate of completion.