**THIS COURSE IS PENDING FOR CPE POINTS FOR ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS; SUBJECT TO APPROVAL
Overview
This is a recorded and modular workshop spread out over 4 weeks. What will be covered:
- The current theory and statics of Autism
- Application of sensory integration and DIR/Floortime Method in Autism
- Specific look at how Trauma impacts Autism and their life experience as Trauma
- Multiple videos regarding intervention stretching from high functioning to severe profiles
- Many tips and ideas to discuss problem scenarios such as stimming, behavior, intrinsic motivation, social participation and more
- Application to your cases and work through three live discussions
Course Fees & Closing Dates
| Registration Type | Closing Date | Fees (S$) per pax |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird | 1 May 2026 | 1450 |
| Normal | Till Full | 1650 |
Schedule
Duration : 3 Recorded and 3 Live Sessions
| Date | Recording (1-4) released | To Be Confirmed |
|---|---|---|
| Zoom live sessions | 03 Jun 2026 – 8.30am to 12.30pm | |
| Recording (5-8) released | 03 Jun 2026 (4hr) | |
| Zoom live sessions | 17 Jun 2026 – 8.30am to 12.30pm | |
| Recording (9-12) released | 17 Jun 2026, Wed (3.5hr) | |
| Zoom live sessions | 24 Jun 2026 – 8.30am to 12.30pm | |
| Venue: | Online recorded and LIVE zoom sessions | |
Corporate Registration Individual Registration
Speaker
Maude Le Roux, OTR/L, SIPT, DIR/Floortime International Trainer
Maude Le Roux is a veteran OT with 39+ years of experience and has experience in multiple methodologies that she has used successfully in autistic care. She has formed her own work from multiple exposures to other thought leaders and included this in her eclectic approach to Autism. Maude is a highly skilled therapist and has been training professionals and parents globally in her methods since 2007. She co-authored her book “Our Greatest Allies” with Lauren O’Malley (parent), which reflects the journey of one child as he went through the process at her center. She is a sought-after speaker at international conferences, including the annual ICDL conferences. Her unique understanding of autistics is rooted in research completed in the DIR/Floortime method and Sensory Integration, to which she adds her own flavor of “getting into the mind of a child”. Maude understands children and she is frequently heard to say: “If the child could, he/she would”!
Course Outline
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Recording (1-4) released
- Understanding the diversity of Autism
- Autism Theories Expanded
- The Sensory Experiences of Autistics
- How does Trauma feature?
- Live Session 1
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Recording (5-8) released
- Exploring DIR/Floortime as respectful option of intervention
- Long term Journey of one Autistic
- The Dance: Attunement and Joint Attention
- The Door: Regulation and Modulation
- Live Session 2
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Recording (9-12) released
- The Drama: Imagination and Communication
- The Deep: Emotional Sense of Self
- The Detail: Executive Functioning Skills
- The Dragon: Social Skills
- Live Session 3
Course Objectives
Participants will:
- Review at least two prominent theories related to Autistics
- List the 6 developmental levels of Dr. Stanley Greenspan
- Outline 4 major intersections of the experience of Trauma in the Autistic adaptive response
- Discover the reasons for stereotypical behaviors through the lens of sensory processing and early development
- Recognize the importance of considering Theory of Mind (ToM) when planning intervention related to social perspective taking
- Consider at least 6 executive functions that are important to negotiate when targeting functional independence in everyday activities, including school occupational function
- List 5 basic principles of impacting on joint attention through intrinsic motivation
- Combine emotional regulation and sensory modulation to effectively gain availability and access to learning
- Discover 6 principles of building imagination through using verbal and non-verbal skill
- Consider the impact of emotions as both a constrictor and a mobilizer of skill during the intervention process.
- Create intervention strategies for 10 prime executive functioning skills
- Consider 3 aspects of empathy and related aspects that would be needed to enter the social world with skill
Who Can Benefit?
Early Interventionist, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Social Workers, Psychologists, Special Ed Teachers
Reviews
I was struck again and again during your presentation by your empathy for each child; by your understanding that no child or grown-up chooses his/her weakness. I appreciated your personal example, and of course have many of my own. Rarely do I hear an approach that sees the world from the child’s vantage point, with empathy drawn from an in depth understanding of how the child is struggling to put the world together.
You bridged together the multiplicity of systems that must develop and must eventually work together. My head was spinning. There were so many pieces to the puzzle! It is heartwarming that you and your colleagues are putting the pieces together for the child and family, and supporting all the various domains.
Maxine Margolies, (USA)
Very interesting and practical courses and talented passionate instructor. I gained not only an increase in knowledge of theories, but a lot of practical techniques and strategies that I can use in daily work. It is a good choice to improve professional competence to learn from Maude. Jingyi Liu
Jingyi Liu, (Beijing China)
Exceptional presenter who is very knowledgeable in her area of expertise, and knows how to present concepts, ideas, skills, and observations in an understandable and clear manner. She always “checks in” to make sure attendees understand material presented, and optimally integrates use of power point slides with videos to further understanding. You can
feel and hear her passion for her profession , the young child, and teaching and sharing knowledge with others.
Adrienne Westheim, (USA)
I appreciate the way Maude presents her courses, in a concise and precise way, combining research and evidence-based approaches. I feel supported and always finish the classes with a lot of new ideas and food for thought.
Alina Burrah, (Israel)
Thank you for this very informative course! I have gained so much from this course and will go back, rethink and adjust what I am doing. Thank you, Maude, for sharing your immense knowledge and experiences. At times I felt overwhelmed, there was a lot of information and all so very interesting – I wanted to take it all in. I am inspired and
excited again to see what a difference I can make as an OT to the children and their families. I can’t wait to attend your next course! THANK YOU!!
Edda Thomson (Australia)
