This session is part of these two comprehensive series:
Therapies in the School 23rd Annual Conference 2022 DAY ONE- ON DEMAND 9
and
Therapies in the School 23rd Annual Conference 2022 – ON DEMAND 9
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Trauma has increased worldwide, especially during the pandemic. This course will highlight what the research has revealed about sensory differences found in those that have experienced trauma and how COVID has contributed. You will learn about applicable theories to pull from when seeking to provide evidence-based support and how to enact a trauma-responsive, sensory-informed approach to your school-based practice with a specific discussion of strategies that can be used in each tier from MTSS.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Identify how trauma and sensory intersect.
- Identify theories that apply to the intersection of trauma and sensory.
- Utilize specific strategies for trauma-responsive, sensory-informed programming that can support participation and performance for this population in the school setting.
AUDIENCE:
School-based Therapists
COURSE OUTLINE:
- What does the evidence say?
- What research has revealed about sensory differences found in those that have experienced trauma and how COVID has contributed
- Providing evidence-based support
- Enacting a trauma-responsive, sensory-informed approach to your school-based practice
- Strategies for each tier from MTSS.
Colleen Cameron Whiting, OTD, OTR/L has worked as a pediatric occupational therapist for over 20 years, primarily in the public schools. Her expertise lies in holistically supporting children, particularly children with sensory processing differences, autism, and those that have experienced trauma. Colleen is passionate about the integration of sensory and relational-based support for children. As a clinician, she prides herself on being grounded in engagement with a focus on fun and the goal of improving the quality of life for her clients. Colleen has published numerous articles and chapters. She is SIPT and DIR/Floortime certified as well as trained in the use of Integrated Listening Systems. Colleen is a cofacilitator of the AOTA School Mental Health workgroup and has led multiple professional development trainings for occupational therapists, parents, and educators. Colleen is also the owner of a private practice called The SPARK Sensory Clinic, on the faculty for the STAR Institute, and a lecturer for the post-professional OTD program at Boston University
Financial Disclosures: Colleen receives a speaking fee from ERI
Non Financial Disclosure: Colleen has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
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Continuing Education Hours for disciplines not listed below: 1.5 contact hours (0.15 CEUs). Intermediate level. License #______________.
Education Resources Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID#05439. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 1.5 contact hours 0.15 CEUs, Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery & Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products or clinical procedures. This course can be used toward your NBCOT renewal requirements for 1.5 units. This course meets the approval of the TX Board of OT Examiners.
Approved for FL Occupational Therapists for 1.5 continuing education hours, #20-1007224. This session applies 1.5 contact hours (0.15 CEUs) toward approval but this must combine with another session of this series to receive CEUs and approval number by KY Physical Therapy Association. Course meets the basic criteria of the MD Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.15 CEU's, 1.5 Contact Hours. Approval #2304-02 by the NJ State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 1.5 CEC's. Approved sponsor by the State of IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for Physical Therapy for 1.5 contact hours. Approved provider by the NY State Board of Physical Therapy for 1.5 contact hours (0.15 CEUs). Education Resources is an approved agency by the PT Board of CA for 1.5 contact hours. This activity is provided by the TX Board of PT Examiners accredited provider #1910017TX for 1.5 CCUs and meets continuing competence requirements for PTs and PTAs licensure renewal in TX. Approved Provider for OK State Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision #BAP202310003.
Most Physical Therapy State Boards accept webinars as a live offering. Please check with your state board to confirm. The following state boards of physical therapy accept other states’ approval: AK, AR, AZ, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, MA, MI, MO, MS, NC, OR, PA, RI, SC, UT, VA, VT, WI, WY. The following state boards of physical therapy either do not require course pre-approval or do not require CEUs for re-licensure: AL, CO, CT, IA, ME, MT, NE, ND, NH, SD, WA. 1.5 hours of this course qualify towards the discipline-specific hours for the 20-hour requirement for NDTA re-certification. They do NOT qualify towards the 8-hour NDTA Instructor requirement for re-certification.
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