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Digital Seminar

Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder: Over 75 Proven Strategies for Social Skills, Behavior & Learning


Average Rating:
   19
Faculty:
Tara Delaney, MS, OTR/L
Duration:
5 Hours 50 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Jan 26, 2015
Product Code:
POS060115
Media Type:
Digital Seminar - Also available: Digital Seminar | DVD


Description

By attending this seminar you will learn the sensory connection to behavior and learning struggles for those with Autism. You will leave with specific strategies you can implement immediately as well as creative ideas about how to design new-innovative strategies next week.

Early signs of sensory processing difficulties that may be linked to autism will be more recognizable. The latest brain research supports using sensory integration theory as a lens for viewing specific behavioral, learning and social challenges. Take home sensory strategies to aid children with autism for increased success academically and socially.

It is imperative that you get the tools you need to help children with autism work through the sensory-related difficulties since these difficulties may hinder a child from success in other areas. This means that interns, psychologists in private practice, teachers, speech pathologists, families and all people working with children should understand and learn to recognize the sensory needs of the children/adults who have autism spectrum disorder.

OUTLINE

Sensory Processing Components and Strategies

  • Vestibular
  • Proprioception
  • Tactile
  • Visual
  • Auditory

Autism: Concepts & Research

  • Executive function
  • Theory of Mind
  • Central Coherence Theory
  • Mirror neurons
  • Latest brain research

Praxis (Motor Planning)

  • Impact on those with autism
  • Gross motor
  • Fine motor
  • Strategies for teaching new motor skills including activities of daily living

Strategies (SI, SI-Behavior, SI Communication)

  • 0 to 3
    • Non-contingent sensory diet
    • Safe activities (e.g. bath time) to introduce new textures
  • Preschool
    • Sensory activities to expand play
    • Sensory activities to promote language
  • Early grades
    • Sensory input to increase focus on a task
    • Teach Change
  • Middle school
    • Sensory with executive function strategies
    • Social sensory stories that the student helps create for different situations
  • Case studies

Blending Strategies

  • Incorporating sensory with Applied Behavioral Analysis
  • Sensory paired with visual communication strategies

OBJECTIVES

  • Summarize more than 75 proven strategies for social skills, behavior and learning.
  • Assess how sensory processing, environmental and communication issues influence learning and behavior.
  • Describe the latest brain research on autism spectrum disorders and how these findings impact the way therapists and educators work with children/adolescence.
  • Explain how early sensory-motor experiences are stored in the brain.
  • List the components of sensory integration and sensory processing difficulties common to children with a diagnosis of autism.
  • Examine how early experiences may be perceived differently for children with autism due to brain differences.
  • Summarize how underlying sensory processing difficulties impact learning, behavior and social skills.
  • Outline specific strategies that can be used when working with children/adolescence with autism spectrum disorders.

To order the book, The Sensory Processing Disorder Answer Book, please visit our product store.

To order the book, 101 Games and Activities for Children with Autism, Asperger’s, and Sensory Processing Disorders, please visit our product store.


 

 

Credit


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NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after completing the on-line post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). 

Continuing Education Information:  Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self-study is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact cepesi@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before the event.

Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession.  As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.  

For Planning Committee disclosures, please statement above.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.


Counselors

This self-study activity consists of 6.25 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from the activity and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements.


Psychologists

This self-study activity consists of 6.25 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from this self-study activity and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements.


Educators

This course consists of 6.25 self-study clock hours. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from this self-study activity and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements. 


New Jersey Educators, Administrators & Education Services Personnel

6.0 Actual Professional Development Hours (self-study). MEDS-PDN, powered by PESI, Inc., is a registered New Jersey Professional Development Provider with the NJ Dept of Education.  


Illinois Educators

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6.0 ISBE Professional Development (PD) Clock Hours have been made available through Quincy University. Those requesting ISBE PD Clock Hours will need to complete additional steps in order to receive the ISBE “Evidence of Completion for Professional Development” form.

 

While completing the post-test/evaluation be sure to answer the question “Are you an Illinois Educator” Yes. PESI will then be prompted to send you the “Evaluation for Workshop, Conference, Seminar, Etc.” form. You will need to complete the ISBE evaluation form, and return it plus the applicable ISBE enrollment fee(s) (made payable to PESI, Inc.), and your name within two weeks from receiving your CE certificate. You will then be emailed the “ISBE Evidence of Completion for Professional Development” form.


Indiana Educators

6.0 Professional Growth Points are available for full attendance of this self-study package per the Indiana Department of Education standards.


Montana Educators

This self-study package is offered for 6.0 Renewal Units. PESI, Inc. is an Approved Renewal Unit Provider with the Montana Office of Public Instruction.


Texas Educators

PESI, Inc., has been approved as a CPE Provider #500-981 for Texas Educators by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBED). This self-study package qualifies for 6.0 CPE clock hours.



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Faculty

Tara Delaney, MS, OTR/L's Profile

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Tara Delaney, MS, OTR/L, is a nationally known child development expert who specializes in sensory processing, autism spectrum disorders as well as learning disabilities, specifically dyslexia. She is the author of three books: The Sensory Processing Disorder Answer Book (Sourcebooks, 2008), 101 Games and Activities for Children with Autism, Asperger’s and Sensory Processing Disorder (McGraw-Hill, 2009) and Building Social Skills for Autism, Sensory Processing Disorders and Learning Disabilities with Mary Hamrick (PESI, 2015)

She holds a Master’s of Science in Therapeutic Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is an international speaker and her Making Sense-ory® programs are in high demand throughout the United States. Ms. Delaney is the co-chief executive officer of School Steps, Inc. as well as co-chief executive director of ABA In Action. She is also the founder/executive director of Baby Steps Therapy.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Tara Delaney is the co-CEO and co-owner of Temair Media. She is a published author and receives royalties. Tara Delaney receives a speaking honorarium, recording, and book royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Tara Delaney is a member of the California Occupational Therapy Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.


Additional Info

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive) Access never expires for this product.

Target Audience

Teachers, Administrator, Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists & Assistants

Reviews

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Overall:      4.6

Total Reviews: 19

Comments

Kim P - FAIRFAX, Virginia

"I am very satisfied with many of your presenters but I think Tara Delany is exceptional in her delivery and ability to get the information across in a meaningful way while keeping the attention for multiple hours. "

Michele F - LENOIR, North Carolina

"Tara is an engaging, knowledgeable speaker. I would recommend her course to others. "

Sarah B

"Tara was very entertaining and I was able to remain engaged throughout the video presentation."

Brianne J

"THis was a very good conference. The presenter was very knowledgable, and had good real live experience to back up the theories, and research, and information she was presenting. Very well done. "

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