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Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder Strategies Bundle: Seminar Recording + 3 Books
Package - Video & Book
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Product Details
Format:
Package - Video & Book   Instructions
Details:
Multi-disc DVD recording (5 hours, 50 minutes) with electronic manual and instructions| (softcover) Books: see individual descriptions for page counts.
Authors:
TARA DELANEY, MS, OTR/L
MARY HAMRICK, MA, CCC-SLP
Publisher:
PESI Publishing & Media
Copyright:
10/10/2017
CE Available:
Yes, See CE credit tab for complete continuing education details
Product Code:
RVKIT062590
Objectives
[+] [-] 060115 - Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder: Over 75 Proven Strategies for Social Skills, Behavior & Learning
  1. Assess how sensory processing, environmental and communication issues influence learning and behavior.
  2. Analyze the latest brain research on autism spectrum disorders and how these findings impact the way therapists and educators work with children/adolescents.
  3. Determine how early sensory-motor experiences are stored in the brain.
  4. Present the components of sensory integration and sensory processing difficulties common to children with a diagnosis of autism.
  5. Evaluate how early experiences may be perceived differently for children with autism due to brain differences.
  6. Ascertain how underlying sensory processing difficulties impact learning, behavior and social skills.

Outline
[+] [-] 060115 - Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder: Over 75 Proven Strategies for Social Skills, Behavior & Learning

Sensory Processing Components and Strategies

  • Vestibular
  • Proprioception
  • Tactile
  • Visual
  • Auditory
Autism: Concepts & Research
  • Latest brain research
  • Executive function
  • Theory of Mind
  • Central Coherence Theory
  • Mirror neurons
Praxis (Motor Planning)
  • Impact on those with autism
  • Gross motor
  • Fine motor
  • Strategies for teaching new motor skills including activities of daily living
Strategies
  • 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 the student creates
    • Case studies
Blending Strategies
  • Incorporate sensory with Applied Behavioral Analysis
  • Sensory paired with visual communication strategies

Author

TARA DELANEY, MS, OTR/L

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.

MARY HAMRICK, MA, CCC-SLP

Mary Hamrick, M.A., CCC-SLP is a speech language pathologist who has been evaluating and providing direct service to students with special needs for more than 20 years. She is currently the director of speech for School Steps Inc. which is located in the Sacramento area. School Steps provides school based speech and occupational therapists to surrounding school districts and has a clinic in Rocklin, California. She is also the co-author, with Tara Delaney, of Building Social Skills for Autism, Sensory Processing Disorders and Learning Disabilities (PESI, 2015).

Mary began her career in education as a language arts teacher and has spent the past 20 years working primarily with children with Autism, Aspergers and specific learning disabilities. She has a B.S. in Education from Western Illinois University and an M.A. in Speech Language Pathology from California State University, Long Beach. Mary is an accredited member of the American Speech Hearing Association (ASHA), and holds a California license in Speech Pathology. Her current interest is working with socially limited students by analyzing social interaction and its implications for school and overall success.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Mary C. Hamrick is the Director of Speech Therapy for School Steps, Inc. She is an author for PESI Publishing & Media and receives royalties. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.

Non-financial: Mary C. Hamrick is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Continuing Education Credits Awarded for Completion of Entire Package
[+] [-] Combined Continuing Education Credit From All Components
Breakdown of Continuing Education Credits by Components
[+] [-] 043415 - The Sensory Processing Disorder Answer Book
[+] [-] 043730 - 101 Games and Activities for Children with Autism, Asperger's, and Sensory Processing Disorders
[+] [-] 060115 - Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder: Over 75 Proven Strategies for Social Skills, Behavior & Learning
[+] [-] 083815 - Building Social Skills for Autism, Sensory Processing Disorders and Learning Disabilities
Audience
Teachers, Administrator, Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists & Assistants