Addressing Sensory Processing Needs of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Live webinar on 25 July 2022
Live Webinar 25 July 2022
Open to all. This course is ideal for therapists and other professionals who work with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Date: 3 pm to 5 pm 25 July 2022 (UK time)
2-hour live webinar
Includes Certificate of attendance
£29 GBP. Includes access to the recorded webinar for 30 days.
Overview
Occupational therapy practitioners support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to improve engagement and participation in their daily lives. When addressing the occupational needs of individuals with IDD one must consider cognition, communication, neuromuscular function, mental health, and sensory processing (Kripke, 2018).
While sensory processing and sensory integration are critical areas to consider when addressing occupational performance, there is limited focus on the sensory needs of adults with IDD. Sensory integration is fundamental for participation in social activities, motor tasks, learning, and activities of daily living (Schaaf et al., 2015).
This course will discuss the evaluation methods and intervention techniques to address sensory processing for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Specific interventions related to adults with IDD will be discussed including assistive technology, adaptive equipment, individualized sensory diets/home exercise programs, environmental modifications, and education to enhance occupational participation in the home, community, work, and educational settings.
Various treatment models including direct services, education and training, and consultative models will be discussed to effectively address sensory processing needs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Webinar access on 25 July 2022 3-5pm (UK Time)
3-5pm 25 July 2022 (UK time)