Regulatory Sensory Processing Disorders

Regulatory Sensory Processing Disorders 

Taught by Rosemary White, OTR/L Understanding the child’s sensory profile is essential for all interactions and learning. This workshop examines the sensory modulation continuum of sensory regulation and response to stimuli and how it influences behavior, attention, impulse control, postural control, motor control, motor planning, and functional skills. It explores sensory, motor, and emotional patterns underlying challenges in relating and communicating. (16 hrs.)

Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with how our site is organized. If at any time you have any questions or problems please Submit a Request by Clicking Here and we will respond with assistance within 24 hours. To receive ASHA CEUs, you must sign up by 1/12/16.For those who did so,   Please click here for ASHA CEU information and disclosures.
  
Instructions for obtaining ASHA CEUs are on the Regulatory/Sensory Workshop Video screen page. One of the requirements for earning ASHA CEUs is passing the Mastery Test, which is also available on the video screen page. Although the test is weighted more towards speech and language issues, all participants in the workshop are welcome to take it. It is free.
 
Here’s how our site is organized.
 

You will notice Menus on both the left and right sides of this screen. The left side contains the list of lectures.

The items on the right side include handouts and links to references to the Developmental Stages, Floortime Principles, and a Glossary. Take the time to familiarize yourself with their content before you watch the videos. [NOTE: Only the first 3 lectures–that is, Part1, Part2 and Welcome–have handouts.]

Also on the right side, you will find a link to the Evaluation Form so that we can improve the Workshop. The evaluation form will contain a link to your Certificate of Participation. If you need to document the length of the workshop, you will need this certificate. You can continue to access the workshop for 90 days from the date of your purchase even if you have completed your evaluation. Click on MY ACCOUNT on the Navigation Bar to see the expiration date.

We hope you enjoy the online Workshop and want to thank you for your participation.

Study Questions

  1. What is the Greenspan/DIR model?
    1. An intervention that follows a chronological order to teach skills.
    2. Something you do to mitigate affective experiences available to children.
    3. Teaching a behavior to address a specific symptom a child displays.
    4. A model used to identify a child’s social-emotional strengths and weaknesses.
  2. Which is NOT a part of the Greenspan approach?
    1. Relating within meaningful, positive relationships
    2. Communication across all therapeutic curriculums
    3. Teaching a child an outcome, what to say, and what to do
    4. Encouraging a child to do the thinking
  3. The Greenspan approach is a parent-_____ approach and a therapist-____ approach.
    1. supported; centered
    2. centered; supported
    3. supported; directed
    4. advocated; centered