Sensory Issues: From Clinic to Home & School

Posted by Easter Seals of Southeastern Pennsylvania on March 9, 2015

Workshop offers help in addressing challenging behaviors

Easter Seals of Southeastern Pennsylvania will present a workshop, Sensory Issues: From Clinic to Home & School: A Workshop to Develop Skills in Managing Sensory-Based Challenging Behaviors, on March 27. This one-day course will help to answer questions related to sensory processing disorders, their identification and treatment, and rationale for intervention using current research and publications.

Sensory processing issues can contribute to puzzling, disruptive and even dangerous behaviors at home, school and in the community. Sensory issues may be identified as unexpected responses to visual, auditory, movement, touch or other sensory stimulation. Occupational Therapists have developed ways of identifying and managing sensory issues by using techniques such as sensory integration, sensory strategies and sensory evaluations. The workshop is intended for individuals who may have questions about techniques such as “sensory diets,” weighted or pressure vests, brushing, deep pressure or movement stimulation that therapists may recommend, or who need help in explaining these ideas to parents & educational staff.

The workshop will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Café Room, Sharon Baptist Church, 3955 Conshohocken Avenue, Philadelphia. The cost is $100. For more details or to register, call Sandra Masayko at 267-292-6009.