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Totally Treatment Expanded: Sensory Integration and D.I.R. (Floortime)
Assessment and Treatment of Children with Sensory Processing Disorders A Focus on Children in the Autistic Spectrum
Rosemary White, OTR
May 5 & 6, 2002 - Baltimore, Maryland
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Course Description:

This course will focus on combining the principles of sensory integration with the DIR model (Floortime) to assess the child in play to determine their sensory modulation (registration and regulation), affect, interaction, ability to problem solve and elaborate ideas. The presentation will combine these approaches and reference neuro-biological research to support this approach. Participants will develop expertise in clinical assessment, treatment skills and developing strategies for interaction and management in the home and school.

Course Objectives:

The participants will:

  • Understand the relationship between the current neurological research of individuals within the autistic spectrum and current clinical practice.
  • Understand the range of sensory modulation and the behavior of the child within the autistic spectrum.
  • Learn strategies that increase the child's attention to task and affective interaction.
  • Understand the interaction between the sensory systems (vestibular, proprioceptive, tactile, visual and auditory systems) and how this relates to attention, interaction, social responsivity, postural and behavioral responses.
  • Learn the compatibility between the DIR model and the interactive style used in sensory integrative techniques.
  • Learn strategies to help a child become more successful in activities of daily living.
  • Learn strategies to enhance the dance of social interaction with a child.
  • Identify the most appropriate strategies for the child who is over-responsive to his environment and the most appropriate strategies for the child who is under-responsive.
  • Recognize when and how affect is the most appropriate strategy to engage a child.
  • Recognize when and how to use physical activity to engage the child.
  • Recognize when and how to use language to engage the child, and help them problem solve and elaborate ideas.
DIR - Developmental, Individual-Difference, Relationship Based Treatment. This treatment approach, also described as Floortime, was developed by Stanley Greenspan, MD and Serena Wieder, Ph.D. This framework provides the therapist and those who interact with the child a greater understanding of the child's functioning and how to interact with the child including these core capacities: regulation and attention; mutual engagement; purposeful interaction with the use of gestures; more complex gestures and problem solving; elaborating ideas, pretend play and creating symbols; and building bridges between ideas (emotional thinking).

Course Participants:

Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapists, Psychologists, and Teachers. Please note that the treatment sessions presented will be provided by occupational and physical therapists.

Course Level:

Intermediate. This course is appropriate for those that have previously attended a Totally Treatment course, and those who have not.

Schedule:
Day 1 & 2
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM  VIDEO PRESENTATIONS OF CLIENTS TO INCLUDE:
  • Working with parents on sensory modulation issues as they contribute to functional difficulties. This includes defensiveness, attentional and self regulatory difficulties, sensory discrimination and motor planning.
  • Treatment styles and interventions to address sensory modulation, sensory discrimination and motor planning.
  • Parent "coaching" including handling and interaction to facilitate attention, engagement, problem solving and elaborating play.
  • Extensive videotape of the client over the course of their treatment analyzed with treatment sessions that "worked" and those that were more challenging.
  • Sensory diet for home and school management.
  • Functional outcome.
  • In-service to teachers regarding sensory processing and its impact on a client in the classroom available for participants to view during lunch break.

Comments from previous Totally Treatment Seminar taught by Rosemary White:

  • "I will use the techniques I learned in this course tomorrow!"
  • "Exactly what I came to hear"
  • "Rosemary's presentations and handout are excellent!"
  • "I liked the way Rosemary put theoretical frameworks into practical suggestions"

    Educational Credits:

    12 contact hours. Certificates will be awarded.
    Therapeutic Services, Inc. (TSI) is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to offer continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. This program is offered for 1.2 CEU's (Intermediate Level, Professional Area). ASHA approval of CE Provider status does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.

    Location:

    Holiday Inn Baltimore West
    1800 Belmont Avenue
    Baltimore, Maryland 21244
    Directions

    Lodging:

    Holiday Inn Baltimore West
    1800 Belmont Avenue
    Baltimore, Maryland 21244
    (410) 265-1400
    A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the rate of $67.00 per night until April 15, 2002. You need to mention Therapeutic Services in order to receive the discounted rate.

    Cost:

    $300.00; Early Registration: $300.00 (must be postmarked or emailed 30 days prior to seminar) Group Discount: A 10% discount will be given to each registrant when 3 or more registrations are received in the same envelope.

    Questions?

    Contact us through any of these methods and we will be happy to answer questions you may have about any aspect of our courses.

    Therapeutic Services, Inc.
    2409 Avenue K
    Brooklyn, NY 11210
    email: tsi@therapeuticservices.org
    Phone: 718-692-1929
    Toll Free: 1-888-7-THERAPY
    Fax: (718) 338-3393

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