FACULTY
Teresa A. May-Benson, Sc.D., OTR/L, FAOTA
Teresa A. May-Benson, Sc.D., OTR/L, FAOTA, Owner/President of TMB Education and OTR, Inc. is a well-known lecturer and researcher on sensory integration theory and intervention. She has authored numerous book chapters and articles on praxis and sensory integration, and completed her doctoral dissertation on ideational praxis. Dr. May-Benson has a diverse background as a clinical practitioner having worked in private and public school settings as well as private practice. She is active in conducting research related to sensory integration through the non-profit Spiral Foundation’s Sensory Processing Research Center. She has collaborated with well-known researchers such as Dr. Lucy Jane Miller, Dr. Shelly Lane and Dr. Roseann Schaaf. In her role of educator, she serves as adjunct faculty at the University of Indianapolis. She has a special interest in, and extensive experience with autism, particularly older students and adults. Dr. May-Benson received her bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University and her master’s degree from Boston University with a concentration in sensory integration and school system therapy. She was a Maternal and Child Health Fellow in the Doctoral Program in Therapeutic Studies at Boston University. She has received the Virginia Scardinia Award of Excellence from AOTA for her work in ideational praxis. The Alice Bachman Clinician Award from Pediatric Therapy Network and the Catherine Trombly Award from the Massachusetts Association of Occupational Therapists for her work as a research, clinician and instructor. She is a fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Teresa receives a speaking fee for her presentation. She has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
COURSE SCHEDULE
LIVE On-Line Course
8:00 am – 3:00 pm EST
8:00 am – 10:00 – Introduction to the sensory and motor needs of children with ADHD
Relationship of sensory processing/sensory integration challenges to executive functioning in children with ADHD
10:00 – 10:15 – Break
10:15 – 12:00 -Relationship of sensory processing/sensory integration challenges to executive functioning in children with ADHD Continued
Overview of intervention strategies for children with ADHD
12:00 pm – 1:00 – Lunch
1:00 – 3:00 – Using a team-based approach to helping children with ADHD in the community
Key intervention strategies for supporting children with ADHD at home and school
CEU'S
Educational Credits
6 contact hours
A post-test will be required at the completion of the webinar.
Approved for 6 contact hours by NYSED’s State Board for PT.
Application has been made to NJBPTE for CE credit approval.
TSI is an AOTA Approved Provider of Professional Development. PD activity approval ID#Pending. This Live PD is offered at 6 contact or .6 CEU’s, Intermediate level, Domain of OT: OT Service Delivery. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
DISCOUNTS
Group Discount
Early $225.00* | Regular $250.00
*Early registration must be received 14 days prior to webinar (Dec. 7, 2022). GROUP DISCOUNT ALSO AVAILABLE!
3 or more registrants – $236.60 (use code group3)
In order to qualify for the group discounted rate, registrations MUST all be received within 24 hours (of the first registration) if registering on-line, and in the same envelope if registering by mail. PLEASE NOTE: Registrations received after a group has been processed will not be eligible for the discount.
To ensure that all group members receive the appropriate discount, choose a group name and be sure that each person registering adds the name in the “other notes” section at checkout.
