Beyond MU: Lifelong Learning will host a webinar titled “An Interdisciplinary Approach to Autism and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Session 1” on Thursday, Jan. 21, at noon.
This session will discuss strategies to engage preschool and school-age children with autism. Strategies include handling sensory sensitivities at home using therapeutic tactics, adjusting a child’s individualized education plan and improving virtual and at-home learning.
Panelists include:
- Dr. Michele Sheehan, clinical assistant professor, occupational therapy and doctoral capstone coordinator.
- Dr. Ann Millard, clinical assistant professor, occupational therapy.
- Dr. Mary Carlson clinical associate professor, educational policy.
- Elyse Adler, clinical psychology graduate student.
