Sensory Processing Challenges

Presented By: Becky Strickfaden

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)