Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Britt Collins, MS, OTR/L graduated from Colorado State University over 14 years ago and since then has worked tirelessly on OT and Sensory Integration awareness, research and application. Britt has worked in a variety of settings including pediatric hospital inpatient, ICU, rehabilitation, outpatient clinics, homes, schools and skilled nursing facilities. She is […]
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Children with autism often lack the ability to play with toys and games. Instead, they show restricted or repetitive play. Occupational therapists are experts in building skills for daily life through play-based activities. Play skills are important for building fine and gross motor, social, and thinking skills that last a lifetime. Learn why play is […]
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Schedule for Symposium: Introduction | 9:30 AM (EST) Session 1 | 9:45 AM –11:30 AM(EST) Living Archaeological Museums: Objects, Displays, Narratives Elisa Bernard, IMT School for Advanced Studies Reviewing Ownership of Hittite Heritage in the Republic of Turkey IpekBayraktar, International University of Catalunya “Every Style is Foreign”: The Rediscovery and Reception of Medieval Wall Paintings […]
Come spend an afternoon with Dr. Temple Grandin, professor of animal science at Colorado State University, consultant to the livestock industry on animal behavior, and autism spokesperson. She is one of the first individuals on the autism spectrum to publicly share insights from her personal experience of autism and its relation to animals. Dr. Grandin […]
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Dr. Temple Grandin, a world-renowned autism spokesperson, scientist, and inventor, has served as an inspiration and role model to hundreds of thousands of families and persons with autism. In this unique presentation, Temple eloquently and candidly describes the challenges she has faced and offers glimpses into her own childhood, with ideas on how others dealing […]
In partnership with the Virginia Film Festival, we present author Mark Harris for a discussion of his new book, Mike Nichols: A Life. The acclaimed biography explores the life, work, struggle, and passion of the celebrated film and stage director. The conversation will be moderated by VAFF associate programmer Joe Fab. As part of the […]
Advocate and author Judith Heumann (Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist) discusses her book and her life’s work in conversation with John Wodatch. Through Being Heumann, one of the most influential disability rights activists in U.S. history tells her personal story of fighting for the right to receive an education, have […]
Anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders frequently co-occur with autism spectrum disorders. Tune in to learn about potential triggers, such as autoimmune conditions, thyroid disorders, and post-strep infections, that can lead to psychological symptoms in adolescents and teens. Free certificates of participation are available upon successful completion of a brief knowledge quiz after the webinar. […]
Learn about the connection between peer experiences and behavioral challenges some individuals with autism may experience during adolescence. Free certificates of participation are available upon successful completion of a brief knowledge quiz after the webinar. The quiz will be added to this page once the event has concluded. Somer Bishop, PhD, is an Associate Professor […]