Approaches to Autism, Season 2, Episode 4: Occupational Therapy

May 26

Continuing into its second season, this Approaches to Autism session features Dr. Stephen Shore and Rob Bernstein in an interview with Dr. Winnie Dunn on the topic of Occupational Therapy. Dr. Dunn is a Distinguished Professor of Occupational Therapy Education and an internationally recognized expert for her studies about sensory processing in everyday life. She has published more than 100 research articles and book chapters and has authored or co-authored all of the formal Sensory Profile measures in use today. As an A. Jean Ayres research award recipient, she brings new insight to the topic of OT for those who are on the autism spectrum.

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Robert J. Bernstein, MA

Robert J. Bernstein, MA has devoted his career to improving the lives of children, teenagers, and adults on the autism spectrum. He developed his cognitive-based, developmental approach for more than thirty years with clients ranging from toddlers to older adults.

Winnie Dunn, Ph.D., OTR, FAOTA

Dr. Winifred (Winnie) Dunn is Distinguished Professor of Occupational Therapy at the University of Missouri. She is an expert for her work about sensory processing in everyday life.

Stephen Shore, Ed.D.

Diagnosed with "Atypical Development and strong autistic tendencies" and "too sick" for outpatient treatment, Dr. Shore was recommended for institutionalization. Nonverbal until four, and with much support from his parents, teachers, wife, and others, Stephen is now a professor at Adelphi University where his research focuses on matching best practice to the needs of people with autism.

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