Presentations

Parkins, M., Murphy, A., & Schoen, S. (2025, April). Sensory Emotional Engagement Roles: Play-Based Interactional Strategies for Clinicians Using Sensory Integration Intervention [conference poster]. American Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Philadelphia, PA, United States.

Parkins, M. (2025 March). Connecting with Caregivers: Strategies to Lessen Barriers and Enhance Engagement to Boost Outcomes. 2nd Annual Birth to Three Conference. Virtual Presentation.

Parkins, M. (2025 March). The Sensory-motor Emotional EngageMent Frame of Reference: Connecting Sensation,  Emotion, Action & Personality to Enhance Connection. 2nd Annual Birth to Three Conference. Virtual Presentation.

Parkins, M. (2025, February – March). Sensory Emotional Engagement in Therapy Practice. Virtual Course.

Parkins, M. (2025, February). Sensory Processing and Social Emotional Development. Montclair State University. Virtual Presentation. 

Parkins, M., Murphy, A. & Schoen, S. (2024, December). Understanding and Supporting Personality Styles through a Sensory Emotional Lens [conference short course]. AOTA Speciality Conference: Children and Youth. Seattle Washington, United States.

Parkins, M. (2024, November). Understand Your Sensory Emotional Personality. New Jersey Association for Infant Mental Health (NJ-AIMH). Virtual Presentation. 

Parkins, M. (2024, October). The Sensory-motor Emotional EngageMent Frame of Reference. Mosaic Networking Event, Great Kids Place, Rockaway, NJ, United States. 

Parkins, M. (2024, October). Understanding Your Own Sensory Emotional Personality. New Jersey Association for Infant Mental Health (NJ-AIMH) Annual Meeting, Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJ, United States. 

Parkins, M. (2024, October). Sensory Emotional Personalities. KindER, Randolph Public Library, Randolph, NJ, United States. 

Parkins, M. (2024, October). Understanding Sensory Emotional Differences & How to Help. PerformCare. Virtual Presentation. 

Parkins, M. (2024, October). We Share a Great Kid. NJ Educators. Virtual Presentation. 

Parkins, M. (2024, October). Great Kids Place (The Sensory-motor Emotional EngageMent Frame of Reference). 
Denville Pediatrics, Parsippany, NJ, United States. 

Parkins, M. (2024, September). Connecting Sensation to Social Emotional Capacities & Relational Health. Sensory Integration Education – SI Network (UK and Ireland) Ltd. Virtual Presentation. 

Parkins, M. (2024, September). Sensory Emotional Engagement: Enhancing Emotion & Body-based Regulation through Relationships. Child & Family Resources Director’s Conference, Randolph, NJ, United States. 

Parkins, M.L. (July 2024). Sensory Processing and Social Emotional Development. Montclair State University. Virtual Presentation. 

Parkins, M. & Murphy, A. (2024, May). Sensory Emotional Engagement: Strengthening 
Relationships through Understanding Sensory Emotional Personality Styles. New Jersey Council for Exceptional Children (NJCEC)’s Spring Conference, Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, NJ, United States.

Parkins, M., Murphy, A., & Schoen, S. (2024, April). Understanding the Bi-directional Impacts of Sensation and Emotion on mental Health through Sensory Emotional Personalities [conference poster]. American Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Orlando FL, United States.

Using the Clinical Lens: Examining Importance of Sensory Health for the Young Child
Sensory Health in Early Childhood, Expert Panel, Virtual Summit
November 2023

Sensory Emotional Personalities: A Sensory Motor Lens to Attachment and Goodness of Fit
Sensory Health in Early Childhood, Virtual Summit
November 2023

Sensory-motor Emotional EngageMent Frame of Reference: Utilizing Play Themes to Support Sensory Motor and Social Emotional Development (Poster)
New Jersey Occupational Therapy Association Conference, New Jersey
October 2023

Preliminary Validity and Reliability of the Sensory Emotional Engagement Checklist (SEE-C) (Poster)
STAR Institute, Denver, Colorado
October 2023 

Sensory Processing and Social Emotional Development
Montclair State University, Virtual Presentation
July 2023

Evaluation and Intervention Principles for Sensory Processing Disorder
Proficiency Certification Course, Virtual
April 2023

Proficiency Certification Course in Evaluation and Intervention Principles for Sensory Processing Disorder
Virtual Course
February 2023

Developmental Pathways Through the Lens of Different Disciplines: Case Studies of Visual-Spatial Integration
Profectum Foundation, Virtual Course
February 5, 2023

Connecting Sensation & Emotion to Guide Play-Based Treatment: A Sensory Attuned Play Framework that Enhances Sensory Motor Development Through Emotional Expression 
Profectum Foundation, Master Class, 4 Virtual Presentations
January 2023

Through a Sensory Lens: Emotional Expression of Body Based Experiences
YCS – Institute for Infant and Preschool Mental Health, Virtual Presentation
January 2023

Expert Panel: New Jersey Association of Infant Mental Health Annual Conference: Relational health
Virtual Presentation
November 2022

Expert Panel: Sensory Health & Sensory Informed Care
Sensory Therapies & Research Institute, Denver, Colorado
October 2022

Expert Panel: Sensory Health & Sensory Informed Care
Sensory Therapies & Research Institute, Denver, Colorado
October 2022

Sensory Processing and Social Emotional Development
Montclair State University, New Jersey
Virtual Presentation
July 2022

Keynote: Conquering the day through PLAY: Creating Sensory Affective Interactions in Routines and Play
Coalition of Infant/Toddler Educators, Virtual Presentation
June 2022

Keynote: Sensory Health through SenseAble Play
Coalition of Infant/Toddler Educators, Virtual Presentation
May 2022

Sensory Aware for Exceptional Care
Coalition of Infant/Toddler Educators, Virtual Presentation
May 2022

Sensory Attuned Play for Emotion Regulation & Engagement in Early Childhood: Connecting Sensation and Emotion
Alberta Society for Occupational Therapists, Virtual Presentation Series
January 2022

Sensory Attuned Play Framework
Several local and virtual presentations
Throughout 2021

Sensory Series. Sensory Attuned Play for Emotion Regulation & Engagement in Early Childhood: Connecting Sensation and Emotion to Better Relationships
New Jersey Association of Infant Mental Health, Virtual Series
December 2020

Sensory Processing Disorder: Behavioral & Social Implications
Montclair State University, New Jersey
November 2020

Proficiency Certification Course in Evaluation and Intervention Principles for Sensory Processing Disorder
Temple University, Pennsylvania
September-October 2020

The Interplay of Sensation, Emotion, Behavior and Relationships with a Focus on PLAY
Virtual Series
June 2020

Impact of Sensation on Emotion: Sensory Profile Specific Play Ideas for Emotion Regulation
Virtual Series
May 2020

Impact of Sensory Processing on Relationships: Symptoms & Strategies
Virtual Series
April 2020

Discovering Your Own Sensory Emotional Profile: Strategies to Maintain Regulation & Engagement in Parenting
Virtual Series
April 2020

Managing Behavior with Mindfulness and Play
Virtual Series
March 2020

Navigating Habits, Roles and Routines for our Sensory Kids during Covid-19
Virtual Series
March 2020

Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder as a Guide to Relationship-based Intervention
New York, New York
February 21, 2020

Sensory Processing Disorder: Behavioral & Social Implications
Montclair State University, New Jersey
December 11, 2019

Sensory Processing Disorder: Impact on Social & Academic Success
Morristown, New Jersey
November 5, 2019

Clinical Reasoning in Treatment for Sensory Processing Disorder
Frederick, Maryland
October 24-27, 2019

Sensory Processing Disorder: Impact on Social & Academic Success
Morristown, New Jersey
October 14, 2019

Common Functional Challenges Through a Sensory Lens
Morristown, New Jersey
September 19, 2019

Sensory Processing Disorder: Impact on Social & Academic Success
Denville, New Jersey
August 12, 2019

Clinical Reasoning in Treatment for Sensory Processing Disorder
Kean University, New Jersey
May 2-5, 2019

Sensory Processing Disorder: What to look for and how to help
Mount Olive Child Care and Learning Center, New Jersey
February 18, 2019

Effectively Working with Children with Challenging Behaviors: Looking at Behavior as Communication
The Morris County Child Care Directors Association
January 28, 2019

Clinical Reasoning in Intervention of Sensory Processing Disorder
Sensory Treatment and Research Institute Intensive Mentorship
Rescue, California
November 9-12, 2018

Engaging Sensational Kids: Social Emotional Strategies to Treat Sensory Processing Disorder
New York, New York
November 2, 2018

The Impact of Sensory Processing Challenges on Social Emotional Functioning
21^st Annual Sensory Treatment and Research Institute Symposium
Atlanta, Georgia
October 11, 2018

Sensory Processing Disorder Evaluation and Intervention Principles: SPD Proficiency Certification
Temple University/STAR Institute, Online Continuing Education for Professionals
September–October 2018

Sensory Processing Disorder Evaluation and Intervention Principles: SPD Proficiency Certification Level 1
Temple University in Philadelphia, PA
Online Continuing Education for Professionals
May-July 2018

Sensory or Behavior?
Great Kids Place in Rockaway, NJ
June 2018

Engaging Sensational Kids: Social Emotional Strategies to Treat Sensory Processing Disorder
Young Child Expo & Conference in New York
May 2018

Development in Motion: How Movement Facilitates Academic and Social Success
The Children’s House in Verona, NJ
May 2018

Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder: Can SPD explain the learning and behavior challenges in your classroom?
New Jersey Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference
March 2018

Sensory Processing Disorder: How Can YOU Help? 
New Jersey Montessori Association Meeting
January 2018

Sensory Processing Disorder Evaluation and Intervention Principles: SPD Proficiency Certification Level 1
Temple University in Philadelphia, PA
January 2018

Engaging Sensational Kids: Strategies to Engage Children with Sensory Processing Disorder to Facilitate Emotional Well-being and Help with Sensory Processing in Daily Life
The Children’s House in Verona, NJ
December 2017

STAR Institute for SPD Level 1 Mentorship in Sensory Processing Disorder: Clinical Reasoning in Intervention
Kean University in Hillside, NJ
November-December 2017

Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder: Differentiating Diagnosis to Drive Effective Treatment
New York, New York
November 2017

Relationship-based Intervention for Sensory Processing Disorder
Profectum Conference in Newark, NJ
October 2017

Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder Subtypes as a Guide to Use of Self in Intervention
New Jersey Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference in East Windsor, NJ
October 2017

Parent Centered Strategies for Sensory Processing Disorder
STAR Institute for SPD International Symposium in Denver, CO
October 2017

Sensory Processing Disorder: What to look for and how to help
Westmont Montessori School in Chester, NJ
August 2017
Closed presentation for school staff only

Understanding SPD Subtypes as a Guide to Relationship-based Intervention
Young Child Expo and Conference Autism Summit in New York, New York
May 2017

STAR Institute: Translation of Assessment Findings to Treatment: How Occupational Performance is Impacted by Underlying Sensory and Motor Abilities
AOTA Annual Conference
March 2017
Recordings and CEUs

Social Emotional Assessment and Treatment in Sensory Processing Disorder
AOTA Autism Specialty Conference in Cleveland, OH
September 2016

Connect Experience Write: Learn and Move Together to the Sights and Sounds of Writing
Young Child Expo and Conference in New York, New York
April 2016

Connect Experience Write: Learn and Move Together to the Sights and Sounds of Writing
Pasadena, CA
March 2016

The Occupation of Play: Capture the Power of Play in Children with Autism to Support Intentionality, Sensory Motor Integration and Social Participation
Poster Presentation, AOTA Annual Conference in Chicago, IL
March 2016