2011 Upcoming Workshops
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Applying Sensory Integration Principles For Diverse Populations
Presented by Susanne Smith Roley M.S., OTR/L, FAOTA
The Memorial Christine E. Busher Occupational Therapy Award Fundraiser Workshop
November 5, 2011
Sacred Heart University - Fairfield, CT
Course Overview: This workshop provides an overview of Ayres Sensory Integration® theory, assessment and intervention. Examples will be provided of applications in various populations and age groups such as early intervention, autism, and learning disabilities. Sensory integration principles will also be discussed as relevant to occupational performance across the lifespan. Emphasis will be placed on the use of clinical reasoning when applying the OT/sensory integrative approach during evaluation and intervention with clients. Participants will analyze existing clinical reasoning models focused on Ayres Sensory Integration®, and interpret assessment findings to identify patterns of sensory integrative dysfunction to create a systematic intervention plan. Learning will take place through lecture format and guided discussions of case examples.
AIMS
- Identify the way in which sensory integration and praxis deficits influence occupational performance across the lifespan.
- Learn a systematic, occupation-based process for applying a sensory integrative approach within occupational therapy with a variety of clients.
- Discuss current methods for assessing sensory integration and praxis.
- Identify occupation-based goals that include sensory concerns and expected outcomes.
- List effective intervention strategies for varying types of sensory integration deficits.
For more information, email johnsonm@sacredheart.edu.
The Center for Professional Development in Occupational Therapy
The Center for Professional Development in Occupational Therapy is the faculty practice of the Graduate Program in Occupational Therapy. Our goal is to develop a community of professionals who want to learn, who want to collaborate with each other and other professionals, and who want to share time and knowledge with the wider community.
The mission of the Center is to:
- Provide a community of learning, serving, and support through which Occupational Therapists can develop professionally, access professional resources, communicate with each other, share professional expertise, and serve the communities in which they live.
- Facilitate the relationship between the clinical community, the university community, and the general public
- Provide affordable opportunities for Occupational Therapists to meet the requirements for NBCOT re-certification and for licensure.
- Advance knowledge about Occupational Therapy in the wider community
Cambridge Campus, 7 Cambridge Drive, Trumbull CT. (Map)
To Register or for more information contact Mary-Ellen Johnson, MHSM, OTR/L
203 396-8210, johnsonm@sacredheart.edu.