21st International 3S Symposium and Pre-Conference Workshops

21st International 3S Symposium and Pre-Conference Workshops is organized by STAR Institute for Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and will be held from Oct 11 - 13, 2018 at Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America.

The target audience for this medical event is Parents, caregivers, child care providers, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, physical therapists, special education teachers, and other individuals seeking a better understanding of Sensory Processing Disorder. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 21.5 AOTA continuing education credits.

2-day Symposium: 11.5 AOTA continuing education credits.
Parent Workshop: 4.5 AOTA continuing education credits.
Professional Pre-Conference Workshop: 5.5 AOTA continuing education credits.

Course Description:
21st International Symposium:
This year's 3S Symposium theme of Regulation: Foundation to Function allows participants the rare opportunity to examine the concept of regulation at deeper levels: theory to application, role to impact, concept to functional outcomes. Each of this year's 3S speakers bring a very special understanding and unique aspect of Regulation to our attention. Psychologists and Occupational Therapists will explore the role and impact of Regulation in relationship, trauma-informed care, and sensory treatment.

Parent Workshop:
STAR Institute has teamed up with local community partner Building Bridges Therapy for this year’s Pre-Symposium Parent Workshop presented by local experts. Topics include the child’s sense of self, peer relationships, and strategies to carry-over therapeutic gains in the home and community. Participants will expand their understanding and resources with small group discussions, parent-to-parent networking and a panel Q & A.

Professional Pre-Conference Workshop:
This workshop will introduce participants to the STAR Frame of Reference, designed to support clinical reasoning when providing therapeutic services to individuals with sensory integration/processing challenges and their families. Examining and understanding the interplay between Regulation, Relationship and Sensory forms the basis of this paradigm shift in providing comprehensive client/family centered services. Theoretical foundations, application to clinical practice and supporting research will be presented in this overview. Video examples will provide additional support for presented concepts and discussion.

Course Objectives:
• Discuss the interplay between Sensory Processing, Regulation and Relationship and their impact on function
• Differentiate characteristics of subtypes related to challenges in sensory integration/processing
• Identify underlying principles of the STAR PROCESS approach to intervention
• Identify research literature that supports the presence of sensory processing challenges as well
• Explain the importance of active inclusion of the family in the treatment process

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.