Workshops Coming in 2022
Sensory Tools® brings high quality workshops, both live and on-line, to assist professionals and parents/carers to understand the precious people in their care.
Look what is in store for 2022
EXCLUSIVE TO SENSORY TOOLS® -
STEP SI
Presented by Tracy Stackhouse MA, OTR
Bookings commencing late 2021 - course set to run early 2022
This workshop presents a clinical reasoning model for treating children who have unusual and challenging behaviors involving a lack of modulation of sensation. The understanding of treatment for individuals with sensory modulation disruptions (SMD) are becoming better identified in the greater body of sensory integration theory. This course will provide an overview of the theoretical foundations of SMD from occupational therapy literature and related neuroscience research.
**More information will be available soon
The Traffic Jam In My Brain Online Workshop
Presented by International Speaker and Songwriter Genevieve Jereb, OT
The No.1 on line Autism workshop in Australia having been viewed on line, or attended live, by many thousands of participants. This is the complete workshop, packaged in into easy-to-follow modules totaling 7 hours of learning at your own pace.
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Using Gravity to Facilitate Sensory Motor Development in Infants and Children
Presented by Eileen W. Richter, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA
Eileen Richter has over 30 years experience working with a variety of disability groups in public schools, pediatric hospitals & private practice. Her MPH degree is in Maternal & Child Health, she is NDT certified and has published a number of books, articles and research. She is a Fellow of the AOTA, an international lecturer and has developed therapeutic equipment for infants and young children.
"I learnt a lot about how I can help my children with at home activities that will help improve Vestibular functioning and social development/regulation. We already use some of the skills, so it just ties it all in for me."
**More information will be available soon
The Pervasive Impact of Breath on Function (What to know, what to do) - Online Workshop
Presented by
Patricia Oetter, MA, OT, FAOTA
Eileen W. Richter, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA
This workshop will emphasize the process of respiratory development, from in utero on, as it relates to typical and atypical sensory processing, and sensory motor processing and development. We will discuss how this applies to assessment and treatment of pediatric clients with varied diagnoses. Using lectures, slides, videos, we will explore assessment and treatment options to address various dysfunctional respiratory patterns.
Course Level, Intermediate, Audience OT, PT, SLP and interested others
**More information will be available soon