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Sensory Processing Treatment Interventions at Home and School
Participants will learn introductory information about sensory processing skills. The link between the central nervous system and how sensory information is received is discussed. The peripheral nervous system will be presented for an understanding of sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight) responses which results in behavioral outburst, tantrums, screaming, and running. Functional strategies to promote sensory calming activities at home and school are presented.
Sensory Processing
Sympathetic Nervous System
Fight or Flight Response
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Calm Response
Sensory Self-Regulation
What's included?
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Pre & Post Test
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Course Video
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Course Handout
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Certificate of Attendance
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Course Evaluation
Understand Sensory Processing
You will learn the
link between the central nervous system and how sensory information is processed in the body.
Apply Self-Regulation Strategies
You will also learn how to put the ideas presented to you into action to advance sensory processing skills and to promote sensory self-regulation.
Meet the instructor
Dr. H LaChelle Walker-Dumas, OTD, OTR/L, CMT, CNMT
Dr. Harriett Walker-Dumas is the
founder and executive director of Discovery Therapy Network, a non-profit
organization. Our mission is to provide
education and services on therapeutic advancements to empower students,
educators, administrators, parents, and professionals. Our focus is helping children diagnosed with
Autism and other special needs to learn new skills. We provide professional
training, workshops, webinars, summer camps, educational opportunities,
therapeutic activities, and social skill training.
As a pediatric occupational therapist with over 27 years of
experience, her passion is promoting therapeutic gains with patients and
students. She has directed and
co-coordinated camps for children with special needs for seven years. Previously, Dr. Walker-Dumas has owned and
operated three pediatric therapy facilities, provided school based contracting
services, Authored The Wonder Paper – Handwriting Development System, and patented The
Upper Extremity Stroke Apparatus. Dr.
Walker-Dumas recognizes the potential in children’s abilities and strives for
optimal achievement of their highest functional skill levels.