A Conversation with Erin Flynn, MS, OTR/L
moderated by Robyn Carreras, MS, OTR/LÂ
Recorded September 2024
LiveTalks are hour long panel discussions. LiveTalks are included in SPIRAL membership.
Description: Join us for a practical discussion on sensory integration during the teenage years. This talk will focus on how sensory processing impacts teens’ self-awareness, emotional regulation, and social interaction
We’ll explore common sensory challenges teens face and provide strategies to help them advocate for their sensory needs. Through a case study, we’ll offer real-world examples of supporting sensory integration in this age group, highlighting the roles of caregivers, educators, and therapists.
The session will include a live Q&A, offering attendees a chance to ask questions and share experiences. If you are unable to attend live you may still submit a question by emailing courses@thespiralfoundation.org, and we will do our best to address your question. This talk is designed to offer valuable insights for anyone interacting or working with teens, who may be interested in supporting them during this important stage of life.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this series, participants will be able to:
- Describe the foundational principles of sensory integration across different stages of the lifespan.
- Identify common sensory processing challenges and variations experienced by individuals from early childhood to old age.
- Define effective strategies and interventions for supporting sensory integration in diverse populations across the lifespan.
Audience: OT/OTA, PT/PTA, SLP, Psychologists, Educators, Parents
Course Level: Introductory. There are no prerequisites for this series.
AOTA Areas: Occupational Therapy Service Delivery: Evaluation, Intervention and Outcomes. Foundational Knowledge: Human Body, Development, and Behavior.
Contact Hours: The entire LiveTalk series is worth 5 contact hours or 0.5 AOTA CEUs. Individual LiveTalks are each worth 1 contact hour or 0.1 AOTA CEUs.
Completion Requirements: To earn contact hours or AOTA CEUs for each LiveTalk, participants must attend or view the online session in its entirety and successfully complete the accompanying quiz.
About the Speakers:
Erin Flynn, MS, OTR/L: Erin is a certified and licensed occupational therapist and registered with NBCOT with a specialty in pediatrics. She received her MS in occupational therapy from Sacred Heart University and a BA in psychology from College of the Holy Cross. She has worked with children in a variety of settings including public/private schools and Boys & Girls Clubs and has run community-based parent/child sensory motor groups. She is certified in the Program of Essential Competencies in Sensory Integration. She is also trained in the SOS oral motor program, iLs: Integrated Listening Systems home programming, and trauma informed care. She completed the Infant Parent Mental Health Fellowship program at UMass Boston in 2019. She is on the IRB board of SPIRAL Foundation and is a former SPIRAL Foundation Education Coordinator. Being a parent herself, Erin is passionate about working with children and their parents to build positive relationships and understanding.
Robyn Carreras, MS, OTR/L (Moderator): Robyn is a seasoned occupational therapist with over 15 years of experience specializing in sensory integration therapy. As the moderator for the SPIRAL Foundation’s 2024 LiveTalk Series, Robyn brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in facilitating discussions on sensory integration. Her passion for advocacy and education in the field of occupational therapy makes her an invaluable asset to this series.
Disclosure: No disclosures.
ADA/Section 504: If you require special accommodations, please contact courses@thespiralfoundation.org
Cancellation Policies: Available here
Continuing Education:
Occupational Therapy Practitioners/ Occupational Therapy Assistants: SPIRAL Foundation is an Approved Provider of Continuing Education for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants by the American Occupational Therapy Association. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.