Description About Katie Katie is from Dundalk and trained as an occupational therapist in Trinity College Dublin, graduating in 2008. Katie is the clinic director and supervises the occupational therapy team. She frequently acts as clinical educator for student occupational therapists both from Ireland and abroad. Katie is multiply-neurodivergent herself and has a strong interest in supporting neurodivergent people be their truest and most authentic selves. She has extensive experience working with Autistic children and adults after providing home help to families with Autistic children as well as volunteering with children with a variety of genetic and developmental disabilities. She completed her certification in Sensory Integration from the University of Southern California (USC) and Western Psychological Services (WPS) in Miami, Florida in January 2010. Katie is trained in a variety of treatment approaches including cognitive techniques such as the CO-OP method, cognitive behavioural therapy as well as the administration of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS). Katie has a special interest in the long term effects of motor coordination issues and sensory processing difficulties on mental health and every-day participation and function in teenagers and adults. About Autism and Food Eating for many Autistic children and adults can be a tricky business. Katie will take you through the ways sensory processing shapes our experience of food, looks at the emotional side of eating, and how this links to sensory processing. Katie then discusses the motor action of eating and ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). As a parent you may have concerns around your child’s eating habits, so Katie will break down the various issues around food and eating and answers common questions. Whether you’re a parent, professional or Autistic person looking for tips in this area, this is the perfect opportunity to learn from Katie. This webinar is hosted by Evaleen Whelton, founder of AUsome Training, author, parent and long time fussy eater. Evaleen will share her own personal experiences with eating. “Really enjoyed this course. The content was fascinating; jam-packed and delivered in a really engaging way. I learned so much! SENCo’s; Mental Health leads Dinnertime supervisors; TAs; Childminders; Grandparents/family will find it an eye-opener too.“
