OT Community of Practice

OT Community of Practice

Sponsored by Regional Low Incidence Projects - Region 11

Sensory AND Behavior: A Comprehensive Approach to Addressing Challenging Behaviors – Gwen Wild, Sensational Brain

AGENDA:
I. Review of Sensory Modulation Theory
• Sensory Continuum
• Neurochemicals involved in sensory modulation
• Sensory vs. Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, ADHD and more
II. Addressing Behaviors from a Sensory Perspective
• Behavior analysis from a sensory frame of reference
• Proactive vs. reactive intervention
• Case-studies
• Using sensory diets to address difficult behaviors
• Research supporting the use of sensory strategies
Break
III. Whole-Brain Approach to Behavior Management in Students with Sensory Processing Issues
• Addressing behaviors from sensory, cognitive, and behavioral standpoints
• Overview of current cognitive approaches to behavior management
• Overview of current behavioral approaches to behavior management
• Integrating BrainWorks with other current, research-based approaches
• Helpful forms (included in manual)
Lunch
IV. Case Studies: Using a Whole-Brain Approach to Address Difficult Behaviors
• Self-injurious behaviors
• Toilet training
• Aggression
Break
• Masturbation
• Rigidity/inflexibility
• Meltdowns
V. Group Problem Solving
• Work in groups with instructor support to brainstorm strategies to meet the needs of your most challenging clients

CEU Hours: 5

This initiative is made possible in whole with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education using federal funding, CFDA 84.027A, Special Education – Grants to States.  This event does not necessarily represent the policy of the federal Department of Education or the state Department of Education.  You should not assume endorsement by the federal or state government.

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Special Accommodations: Please alert BrightWorks 2-3 weeks prior to the workshop/event if you need special accommodations, including sign language interpreters. (BrightWorks requires a notice of 2 business days to cancel a sign language interpreter. If you fail to cancel, we reserve the right to bill your school/district for this expense.) Update your profile as needed. Special accommodations are not included with each registration, but are stored in your profile until you make changes.