Date Presented 03/28/20 Camp Jabiru (CJ) is a naturalistic camp that provides OT through a replicable fidelity process for children with developmental differences. Campers improved their functional performance as measured by the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) from both parent and OT ratings. COPM positive change remained stable three months postintervention. The findings suggest the OT intervention provided at CJ via a replicable process has a positive and lasting impact on occupational performance. Primary Author and Speaker: Tracy Stackhouse Additional Authors and Speakers: Hannah Burke, Shelly Lane Contributing Authors: Caroline Hui, Lynette Burke, Beth Osten, Colleen Hacker

Date Presented 03/27/20 This study investigated the relationship between sensory reactivity and FDD. Parents of three- to six-year-old children with and without FDD completed two questionnaires: the Toileting Habit Profile Questionnaire-Revised and the Short Sensory Profile. Children with FDD had higher levels of sensory hyper-reactivity. Screening for sensory hyper-reactivity may be important when working with children with FDD who have difficulty participating in toileting routines. Primary Author and Speaker: Isabelle Beaudry-Bellefeuille Additional Authors and Speakers: Shelly Lane Contributing Authors: Alison Lane, Eduardo Ramos-Polo

Date Presented 04/06/19 Reports indicate that sensory issues may be related to atypical defecation habits in some children. Practice in this area is limited by the lack of validated measures. The THPQ-R appears to capture defecation behaviors related to sensory over-reactivity. While preliminary studies regarding the THPQ-R are promising, further examination of its validity is warranted. In this study, we examined discriminative and concurrent validity. Primary Author and Speaker: Isabelle Beaudry-Bellefeuille Contributing Authors: Shelly Lane, Simon Chiu, Alison Lane, Eduardo Ramos-Polo

Date Presented 04/06/19 Reports support the hypothesis that sensory issues may be related to atypical defecation habits in children. Practice in this area is limited by the lack of validated measures. We used Rasch analysis, directed content analysis, and expert review to validate the Toileting Habit Profile Questionnaire (THPQ). After adjusting items, we examined the construct validity of the revised version (THPQ-R). The THPQ-R appears to capture challenging defecation behaviors related to sensory over-reactivity. Primary Author and Speaker: Isabelle Beaudry-Bellefeuille Contributing Authors: Shelly Lane, Anita Bundy, Alison Lane, Eduardo Ramos-Polo

Date Presented 04/06/19 Initial development of the Scale of Parental Playfulness Attitude during the co-occupation of play (PaPA, or Escala AJugar in Spanish) will be detailed. The PaPA is the first self-report measure, developed with the purpose of evaluating whether the approach of parents playing with their children between 2.5 and 6 years 11 months, reflects a playful attitude. It is expected to serve as a useful tool for professionals working on play with families of children with developmental challenges. Primary Author and Speaker: Rosa Roman-Oyola Additional Authors and Speakers: Chastiti Vazquez-Gual Contributing Authors: Itzamar Dasta-Valentin, Graciela Diaz-Lazzarini, Glorian Collazo-Aguilar, Coraly Yambo-Martinez, Anita Bundy, Shelly Lane, Victor Bonilla-Rodriguez

Date Presented 3/30/2017 Adults with autism have impairments in autonomic nervous system regulation that impact their ability to engage socially and perform functional tasks. This study tested the efficacy of a sensory-based technology, the Vayu Vest, as a means of altering autonomic arousal and increasing performance. Primary Author and Speaker: Stacey Reynolds Additional Authors and Speakers: Shelly Lane Contributing Authors: Brian Mullen, Caitlin Boulware, Holly Timberline, Michelle Norris, Caitlin McDaniel, Kaitlyn Baumann, Anthony Guarriello

Date Presented 4/17/2015 This study tested the effects of deep pressure, applied through an inflatable vest, on autonomic arousal in typical adults. Results indicate that deep pressure can reduce sympathetic arousal and can increase parasympathetic arousal and may be useful with diagnostic groups that exhibit overarousal or anxiety.

Date Presented 4/16/2015 Engagement in sensory-based alerting or calming tasks resulted in an increased sympathetic (SYMP) activity and a trend toward predictable changes in parasympathetic (PSYMP) activity. Engagement appears important in shifting autonomic balance. No clear pattern of change was seen for attention.