Summary: Explore the developmental acquisition of sensory discrimination and sensory discrimination disorders through therapy footage and a review of key principles related to identification of problem areas. Concepts from sensory integration theory and cognitive behavioral theory are highlighted and applied to treatment.
Level: Introductory
Intended Audience: Parents, caregivers, clinicians, teachers, mental health and medical professionals
Prerequisite: None
Presenter:Renee Allen, OTR/L has practiced pediatric occupational therapy since receiving her Master’s Degree from Boston University in 2000. Her professional experiences include working in Early Intervention, working with the deaf/blind student population at Perkin’s School for the Blind in Boston, and working in two private sensory clinics. She worked at STAR Institute from 2008-2011. Currently, she treats children 0-6 in their homes or in her small private home clinic. She is Sensory Integration and Praxis Test (SIPT) trained and holds an intermediate certification in the DIR /Floortime Model. She spends her free time hiking, skiing and enjoying Colorado with her husband and two children.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify key features of Sensory Discrimination Disorder
- Understand functional challenges of children with discrimination difficulties across senses
- Understand basic treatment principles for addressing sensory discrimination disorders
Continuing Education: STAR Institute for SPD is an AOTA Approved Provider of Continuing Education. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Upon full completion of the course video, participants must complete and pass a quiz with at least 80% accuracy to receive a certificate of completion.