Join Dr. Virginia Spielmann in conversation with poet, creative nonfiction writer, editor, scholar, song writer, and musician Dr. Anand Prahlad. During this intimate interview, Dr. Prahlad reflects on his own journey discovering sensory health and explores intersections of sensory differences, autism, and blackness. His reflections on transitioning from life on a Virginia plantation to learning the social norms of the capitalist west are rich with implications for those who aspire to be neurodiversity affirming therapists.
Presented at the Virtual Summit: Sensory Health in Autism June 8-10, 2022
The views expressed in the following presentation are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect those of STAR Institute.
Level: Introductory
Length: 1 hour
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Presenter:
Anand Prahlad has published two books of poems, Hear My Story and Other Poems and As Good As Mango,as well as publishing poems and creative nonfiction in literary journals such as Fifth Wednesday, Water~Stone Review, Copper Nickle, Pleiades, The Chariton Review,and Natural Bridge.He recently completed a new collection of poetry, Hijra, which focuses on black third-gender identity.
Prahlad is a folklorist and a fellow in the American Folklore Society. He has published critical articles and books on black folklore and proverbs, including Reggae Wisdom: Proverbs in Jamaican Music and African American Proverbs in Context. He edited the three-volume set The Greenwood Encyclopedia of African American Folkloreand the one-volume The Greenwood Student Encyclopedia of African American Folklore.
Prahlad is a songwriter and musician who plays multiple instruments, including the mbira from the Shona people of Zimbabwe. He released an original blues CD, Hover Near, in 2008 and is working on a second CD. He is a cofounder of the Chiyedza Mbira Ensemble, which has performed throughout the United States with internationally renowned artists such as Musekiwa Chingodza. Prahlad holds an MA and a PhD in folklore studies and sociolinguistics from UC Berkeley and UCLA. He is director of creative writing at the University of Missouri, where teaches folklore, film, creative writing, and disability studies and has earned numerous major teaching awards.
Presenter Disclosures:
- Anand Prahlad received a speaking fee from STAR Institute for this presentation
- There are no other relevant financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose
Who should attend:
Occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists, speech language pathologists, educators, child development specialists, mental health professionals, parents, caregivers, and other individuals seeking a better understanding of Sensory Processing in Autism.
Instructional Methods:
Video Interview
Cancellation Policy:
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The views expressed in the following presentation are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect those of STAR Institute.
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