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5904 Senses and Sensibilities: An Inside View On Sensory Issues and Developing Easy to Implement Solutions
Thursday, July 26, 2012: 10:45 AM-12:15 PM
Royal Palm 1-2 (Town and Country Resort and Convention Center)
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The variation in perception of sensory stimuli for many with autism often causes great discomfort and the information received may be not even be usable. The aim of this presentation is to enable susceptible individuals and those close to them to avoid and minimize the effect of sensory overload through easy to implement solutions, thereby enabling those with sensory issues to lead fulfilling and productive lives.
Learning Objectives:
- Experience what sensory overload may feel like for an individual on the autism spectrum.
- List at least three situations that might indicate that a sensory issue is present.
- Develop a familiarity in developing accommodations for sensory issues.
- Become familiar with instruments for assessing for sensory issues.
Content Area: Applied Research
Presenter:
Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D.
Professor at Adelphi University
Adelphi University
Diagnosed with "Atypical Development and strong autistic tendencies" & "too sick" for outpatient treatment Shore was recommended for institutionalization. Non-verbal until four, with support from parents, teachers and his wife, Stephen is now a professor at Adelphi University where research focuses on matching best practice to needs of autistic individuals.
