Description:
This 6-month long workshop series is a direct response to frequent requests for Maude to provide more integration between theory, different thought leaders, and various modalities in a cost-effective way. Our second round in 2023 was productive and requested by all to continue with this project. Join us for a journey through different theoretical and intervention as aspects of Autism, rich in information with great application to case studies. Attendees can volunteer to present their own cases as part of these workshops. The journey has a two-fold process. Each month we will release recorded webinars at no charge to attendees which they can watch in their own time. The second part is an online meeting which will occur each month for 2 hours upon which we will discuss questions live with Maude as well as make case presentations based on these topics and more. Times each month will vary to accommodate our growing global community and the live sessions will be recorded and sent to each participant in the program. Each recorded series will be available for 3 months. Maude will ensure these discussions are rich and thought provoking for everyone. This is an opportunity not to be missed! Let us continue the clinical thinking growth and expansion of your clinical expertise in 2023. Maude is also looking forward to learning from everyone else and moderating stimulating discussion.
Outline / Agenda
January Recordings:
- Understanding the diversity of Autism
- Autism Theories Expanded
January Live Session:
Monday January 22, 2024
3 to 5pm US ET
February Recordings:
- The Sensory Experiences of Autistics
- How does Trauma feature?
February Live Session:
Tuesday February 20, 2024
9 to 11am US ET
March Recordings:
- Exploring DIR/Floortime as respectful option of intervention
- Long term Journey of one Autistic
March Live Session:
Wednesday March 20, 2024
7 to 9pm US ET
April Recordings:
- The Dance: Attunement and Joint Attention
- The Door: Regulation and Modulation
April Live Session:
April 8, 2024
3 to 5pm US ET
May Recordings:
- The Drama: Imagination and Communication
- The Deep: Emotional Sense of Self
May Live Session:
Monday May 20, 2024
9 to 11am US ET
June Recordings:
- The Detail: Executive Functioning Skills
- The Dragon: Social Skills
June Live Session:
Wednesday June 26, 2024
7 to 9pm US ET
Learning Objectives:
Participants will:
- Review at least two prominent theories related to Autistics
- List the 6 developmental levels of Dr. Stanley Greenspan
- Outline 4 major intersections of the experience of Trauma in the Autistic adaptive response
- Discover the reasons for stereotypical behaviors through the lens of sensory processing and early development
- Recognize the importance of considering Theory of Mind (ToM) when planning intervention related to social perspective taking
- Consider at least 6 executive functions that are important to negotiate when targeting functional independence in everyday activities, including school occupational function
- List 5 basic principles of impacting on joint attention through intrinsic motivation
- Combine emotional regulation and sensory modulation to effectively gain availability and access to learning
- Discover 6 principles of building imagination through using verbal and non-verbal skill
- Consider the impact of emotions as both a constrictor and a mobilizer of skill during the intervention process.
- Create intervention strategies for 10 prime executive functioning skills
- Consider 3 aspects of empathy and related aspects that would be needed to enter the social world with skill
Assessment: Completion of Feedback Form
CE Credit applied for through NOTCB
Provider Name: The Maude Le Roux Academy
Speaker: Maude Le Roux, OTR/L, SIPT, DIR/Floortime International Trainer
Bio: Maude Le Roux is a veteran OT with 39+ years of experience and has experience in multiple methodologies that she has used successfully in autistic care. She has formed her own work from multiple exposures to other thought leaders and included this in her eclectic approach to Autism. Maude is a highly skilled therapist and has been training professionals and parents globally in her methods since 2007. She co-authored her book “Our Greatest Allies” with Lauren O’Malley (parent), which reflects the journey of one child as he went through the process at her center. She is a sought-after speaker at international conferences, including the annual ICDL conferences. Her unique of understanding autistics is rooted in research completed in the DIR/Floortime method and Sensory Integration, to which she adds her own flavor of “getting into the mind of a child”. Maude understands children and she is frequently heard to say: “If the child could, he/she would”!
Special Needs Accommodation: We invite anyone who may need a specific accommodation to contact [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Cancellation policy: Payment is due in full upon registration through PayPal on this website. If the participant cancels before 30 days of the series, a $25 processing fee will be charged. Cancelling within the last 2 weeks of the workshop will result in 25% processing fee. Please contact [email protected] if you have any further questions in this regard.
Target Audience: Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Social Workers, Psychologists, Educators
Educational Level: Intermediary to Advanced
Number of Participants: Unlimited
Instructional Methods: PowerPoint, Group Discussion, Video
Contact Hours: 24 hours
Fee: $600