Sensory Integration Education

Overview

• This course will begin with an overview of the roles of play and relationships in the neurological development of regulation, with a focus on children with disordered sensory processing. 
• Drawing from the works of Drs. Daniel Siegel, Theresa Kestly, and Steven Porges, among others, we will explore how to incorporate these concepts into occupational therapy practice. 
• We will discuss concrete steps toward supporting regulation through Sensory Integration Therapy, parent attunement, and the power of play. 
• Finally, we will reflect on sharing this important information with families, to support the development of co-regulation between children and parent.

Objectives

Learning Objectives: 

• Explain the physiological basis for intense behavioral responses in children with disordered sensory processing
• Recognize the importance of using play to create the just-right safe space for neurological growth and development
• Describe how to create playful connections in sensory-based OT sessions 
• Identify ways to attune to each child’s individual differences 
• Explain the role of your own arousal level during treatment 
• Discuss the importance of assessing parent readiness when sharing this information with families

Who should complete this course?

Therapists. Open to all professionals.