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Revolutionize ADHD & Social Trauma Treatment with AI and the Metaverse
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Virtual Reality, the Metaverse, Artificial Intelligence—oh my! How do we make sense of the technological advances that can enhance practice while challenging our goals?
Join Dr. Varleisha D. Lyons in this innovative session as she reveals how to use cutting-edge tech to address the social trauma often experienced by individuals with ADHD. We’ll:
- Delve into the neurological underpinnings of ADHD, including prefrontal cortex function, neurotransmitter imbalances, and self-regulation
- Assess how advanced technology interventions like AI and virtual platforms can
- enhanced treatment outcomes
- Integrate the Metaverse and AI into treatment planning, using customizable therapeutic tasks, real-time adjustments, and continuous monitoring to optimize client outcomes
- Review practical case studies, to see how these tools can be tailored to fit your clients’ needs and revolutionize your practice
Don’t miss this chance to elevate your therapeutic impact, empower your clients, and revolutionize your clinical approach with the tools of tomorrow!
Varleisha Lyons, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, ASDCS
Varleisha D. Lyons (formerly Gibbs), PhD, OTD, OTR/L, ASDCS, is an occupational therapist and author with over 20 years of experience working with children and adolescents diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, sensory processing disorders and neurological disorders. She developed and founded Delaware’s first occupational therapy program and became the first black indigenous American woman to serve as the Scientific Programs Officer at the American Occupational Therapy Foundation. Currently, she is the Vice President of Diversity Equity Inclusion Justice Access and Belonging at the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
Varleisha continues to lecture and provides training on sensory processing strategies and self-regulation to practitioners, parents, and teachers throughout the country and internationally. As co-author of Raising Kids with Sensory Processing Disorders, she has provided families with strategies to understand and care for their children. Dr. Lyons is the developer of the Self-Regulation and Mindfulness program and author of the best-selling book, Self-Regulation and Mindfulness: Exercises and Worksheets for Sensory Processing Disorder, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (小蝌蚪视频 Publishing & Media). She is the co-author of Trauma Treatment in ACTION: Over 85 Activities to Move Clients Toward Healing, Growth and Improved Functioning (小蝌蚪视频 Publishing & Media). Her areas of expertise include neuroanatomy, self-regulation strategies across the lifespan, health inequities, and trauma responsive approaches.
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this presentation belong solely to the author, and not necessarily to the author's employer, organization, committee or other group or individual. Varleisha D. Lyons PhD, OTR/L is employed by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). This work is independent of her role and not affiliated with AOTA, Inc.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Varleisha Lyons has employment relationships with the American Occupational Therapy Association and VDTG, Inc. She receives royalties as a published author. Dr. Lyons receives a speaking honorarium, recording and book royalties from 小蝌蚪视频. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Varleisha Lyons is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association and the National Black Occupational Therapy Caucus. She serves on the advisory board of George Washington University Programs in Occupational Therapy and is a board member of the National Association for Hearing and Speech Action.