This course introduces participants to the interconnectedness and roles of the three principal domains of development: sensory processing, regulation and relationship. The neuro-foundations and therapeutic guidelines to address each domain will be discussed. Special attention will be given to the unique interrelationship sensory processing has with the other two domains. Clinical implications and guidelines for practice will be discussed.

Cost

Basic 3-Day Foundations Course: $289

Add-on AOTA CEUs Option Available for Additional $90 (total $379)

Add-on ASHA CEUs Option Available for Additional $125 (total $414)

Who should attend

Occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, physical therapists, special education teachers, and other individuals seeking a better understanding of Sensory Processing Disorder.

Attendance Policy

Participants are required to attend the live-streamed sessions in real time to receive a Certificate of Completion for the program. Participants may miss 1 session during the livestreamed course to be eligible for a certificate of completion and CEUs. The course instructor(s) must be informed of any absences ahead of time. Emergencies or unplanned absences will be handled at discretion of the course instructor(s) and Director of Education.

Video recordings are typically available to all participants for up to 1 week after the recorded sessions, however this is not guaranteed due to potential technical issues. If video recordings are available, this may be reviewed in the case of a planned or unplanned absence.

Agenda

Learning Objectives

• Recognize primary roles and interconnected nature of sensory processing, regulation, and relationship in early development and overall health and wellness.

• Define the subtypes sensory processing differences and their impacts on regulation, attachment and relational skills, development, and participation in daily life.

• Identify at least three clinical implications of the sensory processing-regulation-relationship triad and application to the participant’s own practice/discipline/daily life

Instructor

Alexa Herrera (she/her)

Occupational Therapist 

Disclosure:
Instructor receives a fee from STAR Institute for presentations of courses.
There are no other relevant financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

Continuing Education

STAR Institute for Sensory Processing is an AOTA Approved Provider of Continuing Education. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

AOTA continuing education credit awarded: 12 hours (1.2 AOTA CEUs)

ASHA continuing education credit awarded: 16.5 hours (1.65 ASHA CEUs)

Cancellation Policy

All registrations must be finalized or cancelled for a full refund 30 days prior to the course. Registrations cancelled less than 30 days prior to the course may be substituted or deferred to a future course sponsored by STAR Institute. Staff must be notified of substitutions at least 24 hours before the start of the event. Registrations cancelled due to a family emergency or other unexpected event, or illness will be deferred to a future course sponsored by STAR Institute.

In the event this program must be cancelled due to illness, fire, strikes, war, acts of God, terrorism or other causes that would prevent the event from taking place, STAR Institute will attempt to reschedule the event. If the event is unable to be rescheduled, STAR Institute will refund all tuition fees paid.