L. Tools for Tots:
Sensory Strategies for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Presented by Susan Swindeman, OTR/L
and Maureen Kane-Wineland, PhD, OT/L
Sunday, February 23, 2014
5.5 contact hours
Introductory-Intermediate Levels
Preview how these techniques can be used day-to-day
Sensorimotor suggestions for the snow
and Maureen Kane-Wineland, PhD, OT/L
Sunday, February 23, 2014
5.5 contact hours
Introductory-Intermediate Levels
Preview how these techniques can be used day-to-day
Sensorimotor suggestions for the snow
Help is on the way for those who either have, or are working with tots (toddlers or preschoolers). This seminar is designed to offer practical sensory strategies to improve your tot’s ability to function in natural environments. When the question is asked, “Is it sensory or behavior?” reframe it by asking, “Are there sensory issues driving the behavior?” Tools for Tots offers a variety of ‘sensory safe tools’ which enrich sensory experiences for tots whose nervous systems are challenged (e.g. sensory processing disorder, autism spectrum disorder, or learning disorder). However, using these strategies will encourage optimal development in all tots, even those who are neuro-typical. Use these sensory ‘tools’ in naturally occurring daily routines in your tot’s home, child care center, early intervention program, or preschool. Topics include Hair Care, Tubby Time, Potty Pleasers, and more! Learn how to help Touchy Tots, Busy Bees, Fumbling Tots, and Cautious Tots get along. Updates in sensory processing, treatment videos and case histories will be shared. Participants will also have the opportunity to do some detective work of their own. Dress comfortably to personally experience how movement can affect learning!
Tools for Tots: Sensory Strategies for Toddlers and Preschoolers™ by Diana A. Henry, Maureen Kane-Wineland, and Susan Swindeman is required for the class. It is available for $17 with your registatration.
Objectives: Participants will be able to
Agenda:* 5.5 contact hours
8:30 - 9:00 Nutrition for Your Body and Brain
9:00 - 9:15 ‘Sensory Buffet’
9:15 - 10:00 Updates in Research and Changes in Terminology
10:00 - 10:30 Break
10:30 - 12:00 SPD Patterns and Subtypes with Case Studies
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 2:00 Engagement
2:00 - 2:30 Break
2:30 - 3:30 Sensory Safe Environments
3:30 - 3:45 Questions/Discussion
*Topic times may vary; contact hours do not.
Tools for Tots: Sensory Strategies for Toddlers and Preschoolers™ by Diana A. Henry, Maureen Kane-Wineland, and Susan Swindeman is required for the class. It is available for $17 with your registatration.
Objectives: Participants will be able to
- Demonstrate a general understanding of sensory integration theory.
- Identify characteristics of sensory processing disorder.
- Discuss practical sensory strategies to help their tots through daily routines.
- Describe how to develop ‘sensory safe’ environments.
- Explain the importance of engagement.
- Identify strategies to facilitate engagements.
Agenda:* 5.5 contact hours
8:30 - 9:00 Nutrition for Your Body and Brain
9:00 - 9:15 ‘Sensory Buffet’
9:15 - 10:00 Updates in Research and Changes in Terminology
10:00 - 10:30 Break
10:30 - 12:00 SPD Patterns and Subtypes with Case Studies
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 2:00 Engagement
2:00 - 2:30 Break
2:30 - 3:30 Sensory Safe Environments
3:30 - 3:45 Questions/Discussion
*Topic times may vary; contact hours do not.
Susan Swindeman OTR/L, is a registered occupational therapist and the CEO of Wee Care Therapy, Ltd. in Dyer, Indiana. Susan has been a pediatric occupational therapist since graduating from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1984. She is certified in the administration and interpretation of the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests, and trained extensively in neurodevelopmental treatment. She is recognized for her work in identifying and treating children with sensory processing disorders. She is known for her intuitive, sensitive approach to nurturing development in children. Susan is a co-author of the book and CD version of the book Tools for Tots: Sensory Strategies for Toddlers and Preschoolers. She may be contacted through her website at www.weecaretherapy.com.
Maureen Kane -Wineland PhD, OT/L, is the co-owner of Rehab Dynamics Inc. in Toledo, Ohio. Maureen has been working with young children and their families for over 30 years in a variety of capacities. She has developed an expertise in addressing the needs of children with sensory processing disorders, as well as those with difficulties relating and engaging, using both sensory integration and DIR®/Floortime™ approaches. Maureen is SIPT certified and a PLAY Project Home Consultant. Maureen received her PhD. in special education/educational psychology in 2002 and examined the effects of prenatal drug exposure on sensory processing capacities. She has developed a number of creative programs to meet the needs of children with sensory processing disorders in her private practice, in early intervention, and in the community. Maureen is a co-author of the book and CD version of the book Tools for Tots: Sensory Strategies for Toddlers and Preschoolers. Contact her through her website at www.rehabdynamics.com.
Maureen Kane -Wineland PhD, OT/L, is the co-owner of Rehab Dynamics Inc. in Toledo, Ohio. Maureen has been working with young children and their families for over 30 years in a variety of capacities. She has developed an expertise in addressing the needs of children with sensory processing disorders, as well as those with difficulties relating and engaging, using both sensory integration and DIR®/Floortime™ approaches. Maureen is SIPT certified and a PLAY Project Home Consultant. Maureen received her PhD. in special education/educational psychology in 2002 and examined the effects of prenatal drug exposure on sensory processing capacities. She has developed a number of creative programs to meet the needs of children with sensory processing disorders in her private practice, in early intervention, and in the community. Maureen is a co-author of the book and CD version of the book Tools for Tots: Sensory Strategies for Toddlers and Preschoolers. Contact her through her website at www.rehabdynamics.com.
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