Practical Sense in SI Part 3

"The Missing Pieces"

An intermediate to advanced level 2-day conference designed for experienced therapists to increase their ability to practically implement sensory strategies into their everyday treatment of the higher-functioning/subtle sensory processing dysfunction.  Many therapists working with these clients are making minimal gains solely because these dysfunctions go undetected and are not treated effectively. LearnPRACTICAL, hands-on, specific techniques focusing on the recognition and treatment of sensory discrimination disorders.  These strategies will improve skill acquisition and increase the rate of progress, resulting in notable functional outcomes in your treatment session.

A must do conference for the clinician working with Developmental Delays, Learning Disabilities, motor planning deficits, sequencing and organization deficits and executive function dysfunctions.

Who Should Attend?

Experienced Occupational and Physical Therapists who are interested in learning PRACTICAL, hands-on, specific techniques focusing on the recognition and treatment of more subtle, higher functioning clients with sensory processing disorders.

Requirement:

Five-years plus experience in Sensory Integration, or previous attendance at Practical Sense in SI - Part 1

Learning Objectives:?

TheraPeeds uses an interactive medium in all classes and the programs are structured to cover each of the learning outcomes in each segment of instruction. The conclusion of each segment involves a review of the content covered and questions to assess the acquisition of learning outcomes.

At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

1. Identify the indicators of a discrimination dysfunction, using clinical observation skills, and indicate how this affects their specific discipline.

2. Demonstrate the use of specific manual treatment approaches to address sensory integration dysfunction.

3. Identify appropriate sensory-based home and classroom strategies to promote ease and efficiency in carry-over of treatment strategies for parents and teachers.

4. Demonstrate the ability to write measurable, functional outcomes as a result of appropriate identification of dysfunctions and treatment strategies for each client.

Continuing Education Credits:

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course, approved by the following sanctioning organization:

TheraPeeds, Inc., is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Approved Provider ID# 4167. This Live/Distance Learning: Interactive is offered at 1.4 CEUs, Advanced educational level, OT Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.

Attire:

Please wear comfortable, loose clothing and bring a mat or large towel for floor work.

Presenter:

Julia Harper, PhD, MS, OTR/L

President of Therapeeds, Inc., Julia has practiced exclusively as a pediatric occupational therapist with a diversified client population and currently practices in NY and Florida. She has trained extensively, conducted research and holds advanced certifications in a variety of pediatric treatments. She is SIPT certified, lectures and trains therapist worldwide. Julia is nationally recognized for her work in SI treatment and her unique approach to providing integrative therapy.

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