The Future is Sensory: SIE Autumn Conference 2021
By Sensory Integration Education, 30 September 2021
At the start of Sensory Awareness Month, we are delighted to announce the focus for the 2021 Sensory Integration Education Autumn Conference is “The Future is Sensory.” Dr Teresa May-Benson and Dr Varleisha Gibbs are keynote speakers and the agenda is packed with a fascinating line-up of presentations and virtual events.
Sensory Integration Education has again decided to offer this exciting virtual conference free of charge in continuing recognition of the difficult circumstances that the Covid19 pandemic has placed many of our therapists and families. The Autumn Conference launches on Monday 22 November with 7 days free access to the presentations.
The Future is Sensory: SIE Autumn Conference 2021 Keynote Speakers
SIE Conference Keynote: Dr Teresa May-Benson
Teresa A. May-Benson, Sc.D., OTR/L, FAOTA, is a world-renowned lecturer and researcher on sensory integration. She is the author of the Adult/Adolescent Sensory History (ASH), the Gravitational Insecurity (GI) Assessment and the Test of Ideational Praxis in addition to numerous articles and book chapters on praxis, ideation, and sensory integration. She has extensive experience with children and adults with autism and a diverse clinical background having worked in private and public school settings as well as private practice. She is past chairperson of the Sensory Integration Special Interest Section of the American Occupational Therapy Association. She is the recipient of the Virginia Scardinia Award of Excellence from AOTF, The Alice S. Bachman Award from Pediatric Therapy Network, and the Catherine Trombly Award from the Massachusetts Association of Occupational Therapy.
SIE Conference Keynote: Dr Varleisha Gibbs
Varleisha D. Gibbs PhD, OTD, OTR/L is the Vice President of Practice Engagement and Capacity Building at the American Occupational Therapy Association(AOTA).
Prior to joining AOTA, she served as the Scientific Programs Officer at the American Occupational Therapy Foundation. Dr Gibbs is an international lecturer, researcher, and author. Along with being a tenured associate professor, she was the inaugural chair at Wesley College’s Master’s Program in Occupational Therapy, the first in the State of Delaware. Her areas of expertise include neuroanatomy, self-regulation strategies across the lifespan, health disparities, and pediatric therapeutic interventions. Dr Gibbs founded and operated a private therapy firm for over 10 years.
Dr Gibbs began her career after receiving her baccalaureate degree in Psychology from the University of Delaware. She continued her studies in the field of Occupational Therapy receiving a Master’s of Science degree from Columbia University and a clinical doctorate from Thomas Jefferson University. Dr Gibbs completed her Ph.D. program in Health Sciences Leadership at Seton Hall University.
As an occupational therapist, Varleisha has a passion for designing strategies to support individuals in their journey to live their most independent and fulfilled lives. In addition to being a licensed occupational therapist, she is an author, renown international speaker, and expert in the areas of the neurological connections for self-regulation, sensory processing, trauma responsive care, and health and wellness.
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