Interoception Unleased: Revolutionary Techniques for Sensory Processing Disorders with Cara Kosinski, OTD

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Dr. Cara Koscinski is an occupational therapist with over 25 years of experience. She is a Certified Autism Specialist and the founder of The Executive Function Institute, where she translates years of research into practical tools to support children, families, and professionals. Cara developed the Executive Function Express Program; a transformative model built on a child’s unique strengths to support executive function. The approach combines sensory regulation, movement, body awareness, and interoception as the foundation for planning, organization, time management, and metacognition.

An engaging speaker, she presents nationally on executive function, interoception, behavior, and self-regulation. Cara has authored seven books for caregivers and therapists, taught graduate OT courses, and continues to mentor doctoral students. She also founded The OTP Hivemind Mentoring Circle, creating a space for mentorship, collaboration, and growth among clinicians. Cara leads the largest pediatric OT Facebook group with more than 52,000 members worldwide. As the mother of an autistic adult son, she brings both professional expertise and personal insight to her work.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Cara Koscinski is the founder of Occupational Therapy Hivemind Mentoring Circle and Executive Function Institute. She receives compensation as a presenter and royalties as a published author. Cara Koscinski receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Cara Koscinski has two sons who are autistic and have sensory regulation deficits. She is a volunteer mentor with the Texas Women's University and the University of Florida.