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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