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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.
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Sensory Processing

Sympathetic Nervous System

Fight or Flight Response

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Calm Response

Sensory Self-Regulation

What's included?

  • Pre & Post Test
  • Course Video
  • Course Handout
  • Certificate of Attendance
  • 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, ASDCS, 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 28 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. 
Patrick Jones - Course author