Sensory Processing Disorders: Their Effects on Learning, Behavior, and Motor Control
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AOTA has joined with Dynamic Learning Online, Inc. to make the online course Sensory Processing Disorders: Their Effects on Learning, Behavior, and Motor Control available now for occupational therapy professionals in pediatric clinical practice. Dynamic Learning Online is a subsidiary of Dynamic Group and an AOTA approved provider of continuing education.
Course Description
Learning Objectives
Faculty Bio
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Earn 1.2 AOTA CEUs (12 NBCOT PDUs/12 contact hours)
Course Description
Intermediate–level course designed for practitioners who want to become more knowledgeable regarding treatment skills for working with children with sensory processing disorders. It provides essential and practical information that will enhance the ability to provide intensive, goal-directed, and effective therapy to children with SPDs.
The initial lessons focus on basic terms and theories behind sensory integration therapy. Because an understanding of normal development is necessary to be able to identify atypical development, lessons on normal child development and development of central nervous system functions are included. Specific sensory systems and their inter-relationship to each other are discussed in depth.
Lessons then move quickly into a practical understanding of and the differences among various types of sensory processing disorders based on presenting symptoms. Assessment tools are described, as are clinical observations that supplement standardized assessment tools. A variety of treatment techniques are demonstrated through pictures, text, and video CDs. Finally, topics such as dealing with behavior, home programs, and issues related to reimbursement bring this course full-circle from identification of the child with sensory processing issues to discharge from therapy.
Teaching Methods
A multi-sensory approach is used to enhance learning for the course participant:
- Instruction delivered via Web-based text
- Live Web links
- Text rich with photos of treatment techniques
- Student exercises that provide a glimpse into the world that children with sensory disorders experience
- 2 accompanying CD-ROMs with video clips of actual treatment sessions that provide ideas and strategies for treating children with sensory processing deficits.
| Note: Accompanying CD-ROMs will be shipped directly from Dynamic Learning upon course registration. |
Final Grade
The final grade is based on a multiple-choice midterm and final exam. Each exam is of equal weight, and there is a required passing score of 80% for each exam.
AOTA Occupational Therapy Classification Code for Continuing Education
Category 1: Domain of Occupational Therapy: Client Factors
Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process: Evaluation and Intervention
Learning Objectives
- As a result of the successful completion of this course, you will be able to
- Identify sensory preferences as demonstrated in pediatric patients
- Identify each sensory system and the interrelation and effect with other sensory systems and the effects on learning, behavior, and motor control
- Recognize signs and symptoms of sensory processing disorders
- Identify the types of evaluations available for assessing sensory processing disorders
- Identify appropriate treatment strategies based on the presenting symptoms
- Recognize hurdles regarding reimbursement for pediatric therapy services and how to overcome them.
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Faculty Bio
Debra Denniger-Bryant, OTR/L, BCP, is the co-founder and the director of clinical services for the Rainbow Center, Inc., located in Aurora, Illinois. She has worked as a pediatric occupational therapist since 1978 as a diagnostician, hands-on therapist, consultant, program director, and supervisor of therapy staff. Debbie is NDT trained and is certified in the administration and interpretation of the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests. Debbie has presented seminars nationally in the area of sensory integration.
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Target Audience
Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants
Learning Level: Intermediate
Continuing Education Credit
1.2 AOTA CEUs (12 NBCOT PDUs/12 contact hours)
Course Materials/Exam
Access to course materials will be available for 1 year after the date of registration. Practitioners can proceed through the course at their own speed and convenience within that time frame. The exam may be taken at any time.
Requirements for Participation
- Internet access
- Valid e-mail address
- Windows 95 or higher
- MAC OS 8.6 or higher
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Current version Internet browser
- Internet Explorer 5 or higher (preferred)
- Netscape 4 or higher
- AOL version 7 or higher
- CD player on computer (if CD part of content material)
- Printer (for certificate of completion)
Questions/Technical Support
- Pyment/Registration Information: Email cecustomerservice@aota.org or call toll-free number 1-877-404-2682 . Outside of North America, call 240-646-7043 .
- Technical Support: Technical support for course navigation is available by contacting Dynamic Learning Online, Inc., Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EST. Email learning@dynamicgrp.com or call 1-813-855-2876 .
- Content: The course instructor is available via email to answer your questions regarding course content. Please remember to state your name, the course name, your comment or question, and your contact information.