HB Autism Summit
December 10-14, 2022
Occupational Therapy Edition
Speaker Schedule
Day 1
Saturday, December 10th, 2022
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Moira Peña, Occupational Therapist & Summit Host
My Big Why for this Summit & Autism Resource Toolkit! New Perspectives in Autism & Implications for Occupational Therapy Practice
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Dr. Virginia Spielmann, Autistic Advocate & Occupational Therapist
Confronting Ableist Attitudes & Moving Forward Through Reflecting On & Adopting Neurodiversity-Affirming and Strengths-Based Approaches
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Dr. Bill Wong, Autistic Advocate & Occupational Therapist
The Importance of Using Identity-First Language & Finding Purpose Through Teaching and Mentorship of Autistic Occupational Therapy Students and Practitioners
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Meg Proctor, Occupational Therapist
How a Better Understanding of Autistic Learning Styles Enables us to Move Past Deficit-Based Models of Practice & Embrace Strategies that Support Autistic People’s Authentic Participation Instead
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Dr. Christie Welch, Occupational Therapist
Towards a Better Understanding of Autism & our Occupational Therapy Role Through Listening to Autistic Narratives of Burnout, Inertia, Meltdowns and Shutdowns (BIMS)
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HB Autism Summit LIVE
with Debra Kennedy, Occupational Therapist &
Marnie Lofsky, Moderator & Executive Director of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists (OSOT)
12p.m-1p.m Eastern Time (US and Canada)
What is the Ontario Autism Program (OAP)? What Does it Mean for Ontario’s Occupational Therapists?
Join Zoom Webinar
Passcode: 1174592
Webinar ID: 634 5508 9249
International numbers available
Day 2
Sunday, December 11th, 2022
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Dr. Jessie Wilson, Occupational Therapist
The Power of ‘Doing’ (and Unapologetically!) Stepping into Using an Occupation Lens in Our Work
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Dr. Natalie McLeod Schroeder, Occupational Therapist
Using our Canadian Occupational Therapy Models to Support a Strengths-Based and Occupation Focused Practice
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Kelly Beins, Occupational Therapist
Partnering with Parents and Caregivers to Best Inform the Assessment Process in our Work with Autistic Children & Youth
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Maisie Soetantyo, Autistic Advocate & Family and Inclusivity Consultant
Be a Game Changer! Strategies that Support Development & Communication using a Neurodiversity-Affirming Approach
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Dr. Amanda Binns, Speech-Language Pathologist
Reframing Play Outcomes Through the Use of a Neurodiversity-Affirming and Strengths-Based Lens
Day 3
Monday, December 12th, 2022
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Dr. Jacquelyn Fede, Autistic Advocate & Developmental Psychologist & Dr. Amy Laurent, Occupational Therapist & Developmental Psychologist
from Autism Level UP!
Leveling Up our Practices and Understanding of Regulation to Best Support Autistic People
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Dr. Kelly Mahler, Occupational Therapist &
Chloe Rothschild, Autistic Advocate
Moving Away from ‘Managing’ Behaviours to Understanding the Many Causes Underpinning Behaviours Including the Key Role Played by our Interoceptive Awareness
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Ira Kraemer, Autistic Advocate
The Occupational Therapy Practitioner’s Role in Recognizing and Validating the Autistic Lived Experience of Sensory Pain
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Moira Robertson, Autistic Advocate
Understanding the Impact of Sensory Processing Differences & the Occupational Therapy Practitioner’s Key Role in Sensory Advocacy
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Paula Aquilla, Occupational Therapist &
Ellen Yack, Occupational Therapist
Supporting Autistic People Through a Better Understanding of Sensory Processing & the Implementation of a Sensory Diet Approach
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HB Autism Summit LIVE
with Simmy Kassam, Occupational Therapist at Holland Bloorview & Moderator
Aman Sium, Interim Vice President at Holland Bloorview
Dr. Sharon Smile, Developmental Pediatrician at Holland Bloorview
Diane Tse, Occupational Therapist & Practice Consultant at the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)
Alifa Khan, Parent Advocate & Family as Faculty at Holland Bloorview
12p.m-1p.m Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI): What it Means for Occupational Therapy Practitioners & Key Considerations for Practice
Join Zoom Webinar
Passcode: 6380051
Webinar ID: 652 2529 0595
International numbers available
Day 4
Tuesday, December 13th, 2022
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Dr. Kristie Patten, Occupational Therapist
Confidently Stepping Into Advocacy Roles Through Confronting Professional Biases & Including the Voices of Speaking and Non-Speaking Autistic People into our Work
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Kim Barthel, Occupational Therapist
Understanding the Relationship between Trauma and Autism & Guiding Principles for Becoming a Trauma-Sensitive Health Care Provider
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Hélène Thériault, Occupational Therapist
Adopting a Coach Approach to Empower our Clients and Families in Taking Steps to Meet Meaningful Goals
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Susan Cherian-Joseph, Occupational Therapist & Parent Advocate
Ben Joseph, Autistic Advocate
Kathryn (Kate) Joseph, Sibling & Autism Advocate
An Occupational Therapist’s and Mother’s Narrative of Transformation Through the Adoption of Strengths-Based Strategies into her Parenting Journey
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Dr. Danielle Delorenzo, Occupational Therapist & Parent Advocate
A Mindful Approach to Self-Injurious Behaviours (SIBs)
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HB Autism Summit LIVE
with Dr. Christie Welch, Occupational Therapist &
Moira Pena, Moderator
12p.m-1p.m Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Occupational Therapy and Behaviourism: What Occupational Therapy Practitioners Need to Consider
Join Zoom Webinar
Passcode: 0636368
Webinar ID: 635 9863 9534
International numbers available
Day 5
Wednesday, December 14th, 2022
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Debra Kennedy, Occupational Therapist
Supporting Autistic Children and Youth Through a Better Understanding of the Occupational Therapy Role in Schools
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Lisa Artero, Occupational Therapist
Ishanee Jahagirdar, Occupational Therapist
Engaging in Strengths-Based Occupational Therapy Practice Through our Role in Assessment of Self-Care Occupations (Toileting & Dressing)
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Susan McIlwain, Occupational Therapist
Where do I Start?: Using a Collaborative, Strengths-Based and Family-Centred Approach in Feeding Assessment to Best Support Autistic Children and Youth and their Families
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Naomi Hazlett, Occupational Therapist
The Importance of Leveraging Special Interests into our Work to Support Authentic Autistic Identity
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Karen Randall, Occupational Therapist
Addressing Sleep Differences Through the Use of a Family-Centred and Strengths-Based Lens: The Occupational Therapist’s Unique Role