Education Through a Sensory Lens
R250,00
This workshop is available to the public and occupational therapists.
Course highlights:
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Foundations of Sensory Integration: Introduction to the SAISI Model of Sensory Integration and Occupational Performance, ensuring evidence-based understanding of sensory systems.
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Classroom Manifestations: Exploration of sensory integration difficulties and their presentation in key areas such as sensory reactivity, perception, sensory-motor development, praxis, and executive functioning, equipping professionals to identify and address these challenges effectively.
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Practical Strategies: Provision of actionable strategies and tips for teachers to support children in the classroom, fostering better learning outcomes and inclusion.
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The OT’s Role: Clarification of the occupational therapist’s contribution to enhancing the educational environment, emphasizing collaboration and intervention planning.
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Promoting Inclusion: Ensuring strategies focus on creating supportive and inclusive learning environments, upholding children’s rights to equitable education.
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Collaboration: Highlighting the importance of partnerships between teachers and occupational therapists to prioritize the child’s best interests.
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Respecting Individual Needs: Encouraging educators to consider and adapt to the unique sensory profiles of each child, preserving their dignity and autonomy.
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Your learning journey begins now — enjoy 1 year of access to the workshop from your date of purchase!
Objectives to be covered in talk:
- The basics on sensory integration with reference made to the SAISI Model of Sensory Integration and Occupational Performance
- How these sensory integration difficulties may present in the classroom in the following areas:
- Sensory reactivity
- Sensory perception
- Sensory-motor development
- Praxis
- Executive functioning
- How a teacher can help the child in the classroom with practical strategies and tips.
- The role of the OT