Sensory Integration Education

Since our last issue of SensorNet, we’ve run some very well-received and fascinating live CPD webinars. It’s our privilege and our pleasure to be working with such insightful professionals from across the globe to share sensory learning and strategies with you. 

Here’s a few of the online events that it’s been our honour to host:

Dr Teresa A. May-Benson, Sc.D., OTR/L, FAOTA,world-renowned lecturer and researcher on SI, and author of the Adult/Adolescent Sensory History (ASH), the Gravitational Insecurity (GI) Assessment and the Test of Ideational Praxis, gave a live webinar on:

• An Introduction to Using the Adult/Adolescent Sensory History (ASH) in Clinical Practice

Dr Varleisha Gibbs PhD, OTD, OTR/L, ASDCS, Vice President of Practice Engagement and Capacity Building at AOTA, presented on:

• Neurological Impact of Complex Trauma: Proven Self-Regulation Treatment Interventions and Approaches 
• Neurological Approaches to Treat Children with Complex Trauma, ASD, ADHD, & SPD 
• ADHD - Current Research and Intervention Approaches 

Kelly Mahler, OTD, OTR/L, researcher, author and international speaker presented a very popular webinar on:

• Interoception, Our 8th Sense: The Science of How We Feel - Kelly Mahler

Dr Sarah Schoen, PhD, OTR/L, Director of Research at the STAR Institute, discussed:

• Advances in Sensory Integration and Sensory Processing: An Evidence - Based Practice Review 

Prof Erna Imperatore Blanche, PhD, OTR/L, Dr Gustavo Reinoso, PhD, OTR/L, and Dominique Blanche Kiefer, OTD, OTR/L gave an introduction to the SI test that they created:

• The SOSI-M and COP-R: Theory, Administration and Scoring

Dr Douglene Jackson, PhD, OTR/L, LMT, ATP, BCTS, FAOTA presented on:

• An Introduction to Using the Sensory Processing Measure 2 (SPM-2) and Quick Tips in Clinical Practice

Joanna Grace, Sensory Engagement and Inclusion Specialist, Author, Trainer and Speaker, spoke empathetically on:

• Sensory Engagement for Mental Wellbeing
• Discovering Sensory Stories

Rachael Thompson, OT, PGCE with QTS, SI Practitioner and Head of Therapy at a school specialising in supporting autistic individuals drew on her professional experience and lived experience as an autisitc individual in her webinar:

• Sensory Processing, Autism and Identity

Meg Faure, OT and author of parenting books including Baby Sense, Sleep Sense, Feeding Sense and Weaning Sense, discussed:

• Technology and Tots
• High needs children: Colic, Cranky babies and Toddler Tantrums
• Play and Being Learning Ready

Kath Megaw, Clinical Paediatric Dietitian (with a special interest in special needs and epilepsy) hosted an insightful webinar on:

• Re-narrating the Picky Eaters' Story 

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Emma Snowdon, Paediatric Physiotherapist and Advanced SI Practitioner and trainer for Adoption Central England, gave one of her popular and regular training sessions:

• An Introduction to Sensory Integration, Attachment and the Impact of Developmental Trauma 

Dr Jenn Soros, PhD, OTR/L and Aylssa Clark MS, OTR/L hosted a training session on:

• Addressing Sensory Processing Needs of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Mel Campbell, OT, Advanced SI Practitioner and Yoga Teacher drew on her extensive knowledge and experience to create an interactive live online workshop:

• Introduction to Sensory Integration and Yoga - Mel Campbell

Laura Osman, Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Advanced SI Practitioner, Feeding Therapist and Teacher, and Louisa Hargett, Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist, Advanced SI Practitioner, Feeding Therapist and Teacher delivered a fascinating training session on:

• Developing Mealtime Routines and Strategies to Increase Food Acceptance

Anne Laure Jackson, OT, Advanced SI Practitioner, and home educator, discussed her professional and personal experiences of:

• Home Educating a Sensory Child with Ease 

Thank you to all our amazing presenters for sharing their time and expertise with us! Remember that our online events include 30 days' access to the recording for your convenience. Keep an eye on the SIE course announcements for repeats of these topics plus new ones.

Upcoming Webinars

Dr Isabelle Beaudry-Bellefeuille, a highly experienced and published paediatric OT with interests in SI and toiletting, is presenting:

• Understanding Children With Toileting Challenges - Live on 26 September 2022

Moira Peña, is an experienced OT working with children and youth on the autism spectrum with sensory processing differences, as well as a published researcher, is presenting:

• Towards a Better Understanding of Self-Regulation & BEST Strategies - Live on 19 October 2022

What CPD Topic or Presenter Would You Like?

If there is a CPD topic or speaker that you would like to hear from, let us know your suggestions by emailing us at [email protected]

If you are interested in our future online CPD webinars and training sessions, take a look at SIE's full course catalogue here and look out for course announcements at the bottom of every month’s EmphaSIze newsletter.

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