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Sensory Processing Challenges
04/05/2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM CT
Admission
- Free
Location
John Cary Early Childhood Center
3155 Koch Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
3155 Koch Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
Summary
Public Event at John Cary Early Childhood Center (Mehlville)
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.
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.
Description
Presented By: Wendy Walsh
Objectives:
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Understand typical sensory integration​
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Identify behaviors of sensory processing disorders​
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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)