Level: Introductory

Intended Audience: Adults with SPD,caregivers, teachers, family members, therapists

Prerequisite: None

There are no CEUs offered for completion of this course

Presenters:

Sarah Norris, MS, OTR/L received her Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of South Alabama. She and Carrie Einck have worked together to develop the adolescent and adult treatment program at the STAR Institute for SPD. Sarah has extensive training and knowledge in evaluation and treatment of SPD throughout the lifespan. She is constantly learning and expanding her practice through reading, reflective supervision, advanced training, and working with clients, families, and other professionals. Prior to coming to STAR, Sarah worked as an occupational therapist treating diverse populations in outpatient pediatric clinics, schools, and inpatient pediatric hospital settings. Sarah also has prior experience in leadership, education, and program development roles.

Carrie Einck, MS, OTR/L graduated with her Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse. She has extensive knowledge and training in Sensory Processing Disorder treatment and evaluation throughout the lifespan with participation in the Level 1 Mentorship program with the STAR Institute for SPD and the SIPT Certification program. Before joining the STAR team, she worked in both the outpatient pediatric clinic setting and school settings in Chicago and volunteered abroad as an OT in order to further her understanding of occupational therapy from a global perspective.