The
32nd Symposium on Intervention for Persons with
Special Needs
Thursday,
March 1 – Saturday, March 3, 2012
Minneapolis Airport Marriott Hotel
Bloomington,
MN
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Session A: March 1-2 (Thursday - Friday)
Sensory Processing Disorder and the Trauma Continuum
Ana do Valle, OTR, SEP
13
Contact Hours - Intermediate Level
This course is offered for 1.3 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level, Related Area)
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a major contributor to impaired self-regulation in children, adolescents and adults in our society. It is commonly present is such conditions as anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), mood disorders, Tourette’s syndrome, ADHD, addictions disorder, and a variety of chronic pain and somatic syndromes (i.e. chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, disembarkment syndrome, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, and others).
SPD joins related trauma-based disorders that reflect the pervasive effects of negative life experiences in early childhood, including Developmental Trauma Disorders (DTD), Attachment Disorders, and Disorders of Extreme Stress Not Otherwise Specified (DESNOS).
All are under consideration for inclusion in the DSM-V and reflect a burgeoning interest in the field of Sensory Motor Based Therapy, Psychotherapy and the role of early childhood trauma or many complex emotional symptoms in adulthood including the Axis II disorders.
Difficulties in regulation, arousal, attuning, coordination and planning body movement in space, and making sense of sensory input are present in SPD. Sensitivity or avoidance to various sensory stimuli are also seen in SPD. These preferences highly influence the attachment style and behaviors in daily life.
This course will explore basic knowledge of the basis for Autonomic Dysregulation (including SPD) in brain physiology and link it with the physiology of trauma. It will present many diseases and syndromes that are related to trauma and SPD.
The Polyvagal Theory and the new theories of dissociation will be emphasized. This workshop will provide the link between sensory motor-based intervention and its effectiveness in trauma therapy.
Participants will review case studies and learn exercises to facilitate the processing and integration of sensory stimuli, promotion embodiment and autonomic regulation within the nervous system.
• NBCC CEUs for Session A: $15.00
Objectives: Participants will be able to:
1. Identify the inter-connection between the body senses and auto/self-regulation as well as the importance of addressing sensory processing disorder in trauma recovery (and vice-versa).
2. Apply the Sensory Integration Model for treating disorders of trauma (SPD continuum), both mental and physical.
3. Identify the relationship between trauma, sensory processing disorders, and disease.
4. Demonstrate specific activities/strategies to promote autonomic regulation in children and adults.
Session Schedule
Thursday, March 1, 2012 |
Sessions A, B, C, D, E |
Friday, March 2, 2012 |
Sessions A cont., F, G, H, I, K |
Saturday, March 3, 2012 |
Sessions F cont., G cont., H cont., I cont., L |
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