Two Sides of the Spectrum

Navigating Sensory Processing Differences with Dr. Winnie Dunn

Episode Summary

Dr. Winnie Dunn is a distinguished professor of occupational therapy at the University of Missouri, the author of the Sensory Profile, and a trailblazer in occupational therapy research and practice. Dr. Dunn’s latest research focuses on parent coaching and occupations in everyday life. Listen in to episode 16 as we explore a person-centered, strengths-based way to look at sensory processing for our clients on the autism spectrum.

Episode Notes

Dr. Winnie Dunn is a distinguished professor of occupational therapy at the University of Missouri, the author of the Sensory Profile, and a trailblazer in occupational therapy research and practice. Dr. Dunn’s latest research focuses on parent coaching and occupations in everyday life.  Listen in to episode 16 as we explore:

• How to understand sensory processing differences using a strengths-based lens
• How and why to support our clients in their everyday lives - even if we work in contrived settings
• Dr. Winnie Dunn’s surprising advice on how to use the Sensory Profile that may make your work so much easier
• Dr. Dunn’s advice to OTs that brought us both to tears