The Course
Instructional methods: On-demand course (independent) with lecture and case examples.
Access date: This course will be available for AOTA approved continuing education starting on September 1, 2025, and will be updated at least every three years.
Accessibility: Courses are closed captioned. For additional accessibility needs email office.staff@pillerchilddevelopment.com at least 14 days prior to the course.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations may be made for a full refund if the participant has not logged in for the course. No refunds will be available if the participant has logged in to access the course. Cancelation by the provider will result in a full refund for participants.
Contact: Piller Child Development, LLC
What you will learn
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will define and describe the concept of adaptive response and its role in sensory integration.
- Participants will identify and differentiate the levels of adaptive response, including their progression in complexity.
- Participants will apply strategies to promote adaptive responses in therapeutic settings, particularly when working with autistic children.
This course is eligible for 0.5 contact hours (0.05 CEUs).
Successful Completion of Course:
The following criteria will determine satisfactory completion of the course:
- Attendance to the entire length of the course is evidenced by database logs. No partial credit will be awarded.
- Successful completion of post-course quiz on learning objectives with at least 80% of answers correct.
- Completion of post-course survey
After successful completion of the steps above, your certificate will be available on your learner profile.
Time Ordered Agenda
Adaptive response 0:00-4:08
Adaptation 4:09-8:40
Autism 8:41-14:46
Tips for successful therapy sessions 14:47-20:12
Case example of sensory integration sessions- 5 minutes
Post course assessment - 5 minutes
Aimee Piller, PhD, OTR/L, BCP, FAOTA
Instructor Bio
Dr. Piller is the owner and director of Piller Child Development, an outpatient pediatric therapy company with three locations in the greater Phoenix area. She has advanced training in sensory integration and also specializes in feeding therapy. She received her masters in occupational therapy from Temple University and her PhD in occupational therapy from Texas Woman’s University. She has her board certification in pediatrics from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and is also a fellow of AOTA.
Instructor Disclosures:
Financial: Dr Piller is owner and receives a salary from of Piller Child Development, LLC. She is the co-author of the Teen Anxiety Program.
Non Financial: Dr Piller volunteers with American Occupational Therapy Association and the American Occupational Therapy Foundation.
Introduction to Sensory Integration Series
Piller Child Development, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID# 0000001367. This distance learning- independent activity is offered at 0.05 CEUs, introductory. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.