Informational Processing Among the Sensory Systems:
Neurological Support & Treatment Strategies
13 Contact Hours (1.3 AOTA CEUs)
Renée Okoye, MS, OTR/L
Intermediate Level Course
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Description:
The primary objective of this course is to provide an updated view of core neurological concepts as they apply to clinical application of sensory processing intervention strategies. Participants will gain a better appreciation of updated concepts of neuro through practical, hands on laboratory experiences. Translating these applications into school and home environments will also be presented.
This course is divided into two main sections. Day 1 is an updated presentation of neurological structures and functions as they relate to use of common sensory tools. Day 2 covers relating sensory tools with systems and treatment techniques of activation. Clinical reasoning with videotape analysis will be used.
Suggested Audience: OTs, PTs & SLPs
This course is offered for 1.3 AOTA CEUs
Objectives: Participants will be able to:
1. Describe the function of basic sensory processing systems to parents, teachers and other caregivers.
2. Explain the purpose of a variety of common sensory tools and describe their impact upon essential skills needed for learning and behavior.
3. Describe indications and contra-indications of a variety of sensory tools.
4. Relate how common sensory tools enhance integrative function at home and at school.
Schedule* (13 contact hours)
Day One
8:00 Registration
8:30 • Review & update of basic concepts as they relate to sensory processing skills including neuronal migration, 2nd messenger systems and neuromodulation - videotape analysis
9:45 • Neurotransmission Lab
10:00 Break
10:15 • Brainstem structures and use of sensory tools
11:45 • Brain layout #1
12:30 Lunch on your own
1:30 • Facilitating cranial networks
2:15 • Tactile proprioceptive systems and sensory tools
3:00 Break
3:15 • Sensory integration at the level of the spinal cord
3:45 • Functional vision systems
4:30 Adjourn
Day Two
8:30 Review - questions
8:45 • Levels of vestibular influence within the neuraxis
9:30 • Stretch break - vestibular interaction lab
10:00 Break
10:15 • Strategies for vestibular activation
11:45 • Structures of the auditory processing system
12:30 Lunch on your own
1:30 • Auditory tools and sensory processing
2:30 • Dietary influences on listening and attention
3:15 Break
3:30 • Role of sensory tools within a sensory integration approach
4:15 • Question and answer session
4:30 Adjourn
* Topic times may vary; contact hours do not
Participant comments
“Excellent speaker and content.”
“Loved the videos and hands on practice!”
“Excellent course! Renee is a wonderful speaker! She is approachable and answers all questions. She gave excellent treatment suggestions that can be implemented easily.”
“Renee is great - so much knowledge - important info for therapists."
"Very knowledgeable and inspiring instructor and much needed content. I wish this class was in every OT program connecting neuro with treatment."
“I truly enjoyed the activities and videos that matched with the components for all the different sensory systems.”
“Course was very good! Enjoyed the balance of activities, hands-on and concrete info.”
“Awesome workshop!”
“Helpful info – good knowledgeable speaker, good ideas to implement in clinic.”
“I loved (the) video clips and clinical examples!”
