If you Build it, They will stay: The Role of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Creating Inclusive Sensory Spaces for Neurodiverse Youth

1.25 NAPNAP Contact Hour. This continuing education activity is offered at a reduced rate to NAPNAP Members. This continuing education activity rate is $12.50 for NAPNAP Members. For non-members, this continuing education activity rate is $25. This course is a record presentation for NAPNAP's 2025 National Conference. 

Discover how pediatric-focused APRNs can revolutionize health care environments by creating inclusive sensory spaces that cater to neurodiverse youth. This presentation will explore innovative design strategies beyond traditional sensory rooms, highlighting the crucial role of APRNs in shaping environments that support and engage both speaking and nonspeaking autistic individuals. Participants will engage in interactive case studies and brainstorming sessions, gaining practical and actionable insights into designing sensory-friendly spaces in primary and acute care settings.

NAPNAP’s Developmental Behavioral and Mental Health SIG is pleased to support this activity.

This archived presentation from our 2025 national conference is available as part of a bundle of courses recorded during our 2025 conference in Chicago. Purchase the conference bundle and select five of the 2025 conference sessions archived and save. 

This continuing education activity is offered at a member-only discounted rate of $45. Non-members may purchase this bundle for $90. Great news - You can join NAPNAP before purchasing to save. To see the complete listing of courses available for selection in the 2025 conference bundle, click here.

Please note that this program is a recording from a live session from NAPNAP 2025 national conference in Chicago. If you earned CE for this session, this course will be a duplicate.

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Target Audience

Pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses.

Learning Objectives

• Articulate aspects of the built environment that can preclude a sense of belonging for autistic children and their families.
• Describe accommodations and considerations in design that increase belonging.
• Reflect on the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and education in creating more inclusive futures.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.25 Contact hours
Course opens: 
06/30/2025
Course expires: 
06/30/2027
Cost:
$25.00
Rating: 
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Jane E. Tobias, DNP, CRNP, CPNP-PC

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Available Credit

  • 1.25 Contact hours

Price

Cost:
$25.00
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