Sensory Processing Challenges(New London, MO)

Presented By: Becky Strickfaden

This is at the New London Fire Department. Please park to the sides or rear of the building making sure the rolling doors are not blocked.

This session will provide an overview of the three basic types of sensory processing disorders: sensory seekers, sensory avoiders, and sensory under-responders. This session will also explore ways to create a 'sensory aware' learning environment that is responsive to a wide range of needs and abilities.

Objectives: 

• Understand typical sensory integration​

• Identify behaviors of sensory processing disorders​

• Explore strategies to help children with sensory processing disorders​

Core Competencies: 

• 4b: Understand and use teaching skills responsive to learning trajectories and needs of each child(1.00 hr)
• 5c: Modify teaching practices in the disciplines and their pedagogical content knowledge(1.00 hr)

CDAs: 

• Physical and Intellectual Competence(2.00 hr)