FREE Autism Summit

Holland Bloorview's FREE Autism Summit: Occupational Therapy Edition is this coming Saturday, December 10, 2022! This virtual knowledge translation event has been created in partnership with the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists and we are thrilled to have over 1,800 participants already registered. Learn from experienced occupational therapists, OT researchers, autistic people, parents and caregivers, and other neurodivergent speakers as to how we can best support our autistic clients and their families through the implementation of neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based practices. Share the summit link with your colleagues and others who may be interested in learning new ways of thinking about autism. The Basics: This 5 day virtual event is completely FREE! Each day we will broadcast 5 video interviews. Check the schedule tab to view the session topics. You will be able to view all 5 videos for 24 hours, starting at 8:00 am EST each day. The direct link to each days' 5 videos and the password will be EMAILED to you each day beginning on December 10, 2022 at 8:00 am EST. The emails will come from this email address (osot@osot.on.ca). If you don't see it in your mailbox, please check your junk folder. There will be 3 Holland Bloorview's Autism Summit - OT Edition LIVE webinar presentations taking place on December 10, 12 and 13 at 12:00 pm EST. The topics are located under the schedule tab. Join us by clicking the Zoom links provided. Each live webinar will give you an opportunity to ask questions! Please read all of the information provided under the Frequently Asked Questions tab. Meet Up: If you are looking to connect with other professionals, service providers and myself (Moira), join Holland Bloorview's Summit-OT Edition ’s Private Facebook Group! This is how we will create a community during the event. This private group will be archived once the summit is over. Please note that you do NOT need a Facebook account to access the summit's content. We look forward to having you at the summit! Moira Peña, MOT, OT Reg. (Ont.) Team Lead, Autism Projects & Programs Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Marnie Lofsky, OT Reg. (Ont.), MA (Leadership) Executive Director Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists