Sensory Integration Education

You are warmly invited to join us for a fascinating exploration of the relationship between the senses and the ability to participate in work, play and other everyday activities. Our 2022 Sensory Integration Annual Conference has the theme: From Sensation to Participation.

During our week-long virtual event, hear from international experts, dedicated therapists, pioneering researchers and individuals living with sensory differences. As part of SIE’s not-for-profit ethos and commitment to investing in the furtherance and dissemination of sensory integration and sensory processing knowledge, our conference is once again completely free of charge. The online presentations launch on 7 November 2022 and will be available for viewing for seven days only. 

Sensational Keynote Speakers

Our trio of keynote speakers will inspire, inform and excite you in equal measure! 

Professor Shelly Lane will be discussing the neuroscience foundations supporting the sensory integrative functions needed for everyday life. Shelly Lane, Ph.D, OTR/L, FAOTA, is Professor and Academic Program Director at Colorado State University and Professor of Occupational Therapy at University of Newcastle, Australia. Lane's clinical work includes working with children who have experienced early childhood trauma, and children with sensory concerns linked to ADHD and ASD. You will also be familiar with Lane as the co-editor of the core textbook “Sensory Integration Theory and Practice.”

Dr Sarah A. Schoen is presenting on Advancements in Sensory Integration Research: A Lens on the Future of Assessment and Intervention. Sarah Schoen, Ph.D, OTR/L, is Director of Research at STAR Institute. Schoen has spent decades specialising in sensory integration research, shaping life-transforming treatment and education programmes, and was the well-deserved recipient of the 2022 American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) A. Jean Ayres Award.

Carol Stock Kranowitz be discussing the revised and expanded third edition of her million-copy-selling book The Out-of-Sync Child. Teacher, international lecturer and author, Carol Stock Kranowitz has written several books all aimed at increasing awareness and understanding of sensory issues and has received numerous accolades including the Champion of Inspiration Award from the STAR Institute in 2015. So many therapists and parents tell us that Kranowitz’ book was their introduction to the SI world, so we are thrilled to have her joining us. 

Learn from Lived Experience and Experts

Dip in and out of our package of presentations, fitting it around your desired schedule. We’ve ensured a balance of voices from clinicians, researchers, advocates and individuals sharing their personal experiences of sensory differences. Our conference speaker programme includes 

Dr Keren MacLennan of the Sensory Street & Becky Lyddon of Sensory Spectacle

• Update on the pioneering research project Sensory Street which is looking at how the sensory aspects of an environment impact autistic people and how we can better help people learn about what sensory processing difficulties are like to live with
• Includes an overview of their amazing immersive events with Sensory Spectacle this summer

Dr Amy Hartman, Ph.D, OTR/L from the University of Pittsburgh

• Dr Hartman shares her research findings on Characterizing Sleep Differences in Children With and Without Sensory Sensitivities

Purple Ella, Autism Advocate

• Ella shares her story of late diagnosis and her advocacy work

Kim Clairy, licensed Occupational Therapist, with personal experience of eating disorders, sensory processing dysfunction, and autism

• Hear Kim speak about trauma, eating disorders and mental health from a personal perspective, as well as her autism and sensory challenges

Chris West, OT; Claire Pemrick, OT; & Dr Matt Slavin, Clinical Psychologist of EcoSensory Therapy

• Beyond the Four Walls… Participating in the Sensory Rich Nature Space - The EcoSensory Way
• Learn about the fascinating practice of EcoSensory Therapy, an integrative treatment approach to support both the physical and mental health of participants by working with nature to heal and regulate through the senses

Tracy Stackhouse, MA, OTR, co-founder and executive director of Developmental FX (DFX) in Denver, Colorado

• Listen to Tracy explore the sensory-informed foundations for regulation and participation.

Paul Isaacs, Autism Speaker and Author

• Paul draws on his personal experience to discuss Autism & Sensory Perception

Sue Allen, Consultant Occupational Therapist, Advanced SI Practitioner and Author

• Sue will be updating us on her latest research

Amy Stephens, Consultant Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) and Advanced SI Practitioner and Lifelong Learning Director at SIE

• Amy will be sharing insights and plans for the Association of Sensory Integration Practice (ASIP) and its popular Journal Club

Joy Jackson, Blogger (The Sensory Seeker and PinkOddy)

• Joy discusses her experience of parenting and advocating for a child with sensory processing differences

Sensory Friendly Solutions

• Hear from this organisation whose mission is to make the world more sensory-friendly

Reserve Your Free Ticket

You can reserve your free ticket to access all these presentations, as well as a delegate pack with discounts and resources, here. As a final teaser, ensure you listen to SIE Chair Rosalind Rogers’ introduction to the Conference as she will be making a significant announcement.