Supporting Neurodiversity: Sensory Integration Meets Emotional Regulation

In-person Conference
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
10:00am-4:00pm ET 

1 Washington Square North, Parlor
New York, NY 10003

NYSED and ASWB/ACE approved for 6 CE contact hours

Join Emma Arnoff LCSW, owner and director of The Sensory Space, to learn about how to support Neurodiversity in schools, agencies, and organizations. The Sensory Space marries psychotherapy and sensory integration to provide a space where children can be who they are and grow into their best selves. Participants will learn about why we bring sensory integration and emotional regulation together and how they can do the same in their work with children and families. Emma will facilitate discussions to help better understand Neurodiversity, Ableism, and Inclusion. The goal of this training will be for participants to leave feeling passionate about creating Neurodiversity-Affirming communities.

Outline:

• Learn about The Sensory Space
• Practice regulating breath work
• Learn the meanings of Neurodiversity/Neurodivergence
• Gain an understanding of Ableism
• Learn different diagnoses that fall under the Neurodivergent umbrella
• Participate in activity to visualize Neurodivergent brain
• Learn about Sensory Processing Disorder
• Practice physical techniques for supporting SPD and Neurodivergencies
• Build understanding of emotional regulation and what happens when it combines with sensory integration
• Develop plans for creating calming sensory spaces
• Discuss ways to meet Neurodivergent children and families where they are

As a result of attending this conference, participants will:

1. Be able to recall, comprehend and apply the concepts of Neurodiversity, Neurodivergency, and Ableism.
2. Learn about sensory integration and emotional regulation, and what happens when they come together as models of care. Participants will be able to perform, adapt and create activities to support sensory needs.
3. Leave the training with tools and strategies to create Neurodiversity Affirming communities. Participants will be empowered to build and support communities. 
   

Emma Arnoff, LCSW

Clinical Director

Emma is the proud owner of The Sensory Space. Her approach to therapy is collaborative. She works with children, adults, families, and groups. Utilizing a strength-based, person-centered approach helps Emma meet clients where they are. The goal of this work is to help clients identify strengths within themselves and develop ways to live productive and confident lives.

Prior to opening The Sensory Space, Emma worked with children and families in schools, residential treatment centers, and the foster care system. In addition to working with clients individually, she facilitated programs and groups on LGBTQIA issues, bullying, and social skills. Emma is a certified Children’s Yoga Instructor and loves to incorporate yoga and movement into therapy sessions. As a parent herself, she knows the many skills needed for child-rearing and has worked with parents individually and in groups focusing on strengthening the parenting skills needed for different developmental stages.

Emma has led workshops for schools, preschools, and colleges. Her workshops focus on supporting Neurodiversity in schools and organizations. Emma facilitates discussions on sensory integration, emotional regulation, and inclusion.

General Admission: $150

Available discounts include:

• NYU Faculty & Staff: $90.00
• NYU Silver Alumni (Graduate and Undergraduate degrees): $90.00
• NYU Silver Post-Master's Certificate Program Alumni: $112.32
• NYU Silver Current Field Instructors: $90.00
• NYU Silver Retired Full Time Faculty: $90.00
• NYU Silver Current Students: $60.00
• Non-NYU Silver Current MSW and PhD Students: $80.04
• 3+ from one agency (each): $90.00
• Veterans: $60.00

If after registering, you determine that you can no longer attend this event, The Office of Global and Lifelong Learning will issue refunds on the following basis:

• Refund requests made on or before December 6, 2023 (by midnight): full refund
• Refund requests made on or before December 10, 2023 (by midnight): 50% refund
• Refund requests made on or after December 11, 2023: no refund

If this event is cancelled, all registrants will be fully reimbursed. To withdraw from and be reimbursed for this event, please complete the event withdrawal form.

NYSED and ASWB/ACE approved for 6 Continuing Education Contact Hours.

55 jurisdictions accept ACE-approved provider CE contact hours. ACE is not an approved Continuing Education provider in the states of New York (though NYU Silver is NYSED CE approved in NYS) and West Virginia, unless the event is outside of West VA. ACE only approves individual courses in New Jersey, though NYU Silver is CSWE-accredited and therefore accepted for licensed NJ professionals. Here is a full list of statutes related to social work CE.

Special Accommodations:
Students requiring accommodations have the opportunity to make these known upon registering or by writing to silver.continuingeducation@nyu.edu.

Addressing Grievances:
For information on our grievance and complaint procedures, contact 212.998.9099 or silver.continuingeducation@nyu.edu.

Note on Accessibility:
It is a priority to make our events inclusive and accessible. For any questions or to notify us of a request, please email silver.continuingeducation@nyu.edu at least 72 hours before the event.

NYU Silver School of Social Work
Office of Global and Lifelong Learning
285 Mercer Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10003

Email: silver.continuingeducation@nyu.edu
Phone: 212.998.5973
Fax: 212.995.4497