Summary: Stephanie Capshaw, OTD, OTR/L presents an All STAR Lecture on how most kids can’t wait for the summer break to be free of the school schedule and homework, but for kids with SPD transitioning to the summer schedule and different routines can be a troublesome time. Dr. Capshaw presents some easy strategies to help with these transitions as well as some great summer fun activities. Discussion panel includes Lindsay Fogerty, MS, OTR/L and Maura Mooneyham, MS, OTR/L.
Level: Introductory
Intended Audience: Parents, caregivers, clinicians, teachers, mental health and medical professionals
Prerequisite: None
Presenter: Stephanie Capshaw, OTD, OTR/L has a doctorate (OTD) from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences with a research focus on sensory processing in children adopted from Guatemala. She received her Bachelor of Science and master's degrees in Occupational Therapy with a specialty certificate in School-based OT from Texas Woman's University. Dr. Capshaw's clinical expertise is intervention for children from birth to 21 in the public schools, outpatient clinical settings, and in the home. She was also a trade show consultant and national workshop presenter for Handwriting Without Tears. Stephanie was the Director and is a Clinical Associate Professor (responsible for teaching the pediatric content of the curriculum), of the graduate Occupational Therapy Program at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). Prior to rejoining the faculty at UTEP, she was an advanced occupational therapist and Director of Education at STAR Institute. She has completed the STAR Institute's Intensive Mentorship Programs, Levels 1 and 2, and is certified in the administration and interpretation of the Sensory Integration and Praxis Test.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify some challenges children with SPD face in the summer
- Describe strategies to assist your child with SPD in the summer
- Describe the benefits and special considerations of typical summer activities
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.