Sensory AND Behavior: A Comprehensive Approach to Addressing Challenging Behaviors

Sensory AND Behavior:  A Comprehensive Approach to Addressing Challenging Behaviors
THIS IS A VIRTUAL ZOOM MEETING - Link for participation will be emailed to Registrants
Date: February 5, 2022
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m
Fee:  $15.00

Course Description: In this innovative course, Gwen guides you through the neurochemicals involved in sensory modulation; the correlation between related disorders such as Bipolar, anxiety, ADHD, and Autism; and introduces you to a whole-brain approach for addressing difficult behaviors (such as self-injurious behaviors, aggression, meltdowns, toilet training, picky eating, and masturbation) from a wholistic perspective. This seminar leaves you with handy forms, intervention tools, and the knowledge you need to differentiate behavioral issues from sensory ones. You learn to use a combination of best-practice, evidence-based approaches to meet the needs of your most difficult clients.

Learning Objectives:
1. Identify the roles of neurochemicals in sensory processing and related diagnoses.
2. Utilize a method of behavior analysis to develop a comprehensive treatment plan.
3. Develop a whole-brain approach to management of difficult behaviors.
4. Recognize current cognitive and behavioral approaches and understand how to integrate these with a sensory frame of reference.
5. Collaborate with other professionals to develop a comprehensive treatment plan to address the most challenging behaviors.

Instructor: Gwen Wild, MOT, OTR/L, is an experienced occupational therapist specializing in the treatment of children and adolescents diagnosed with autism and sensory processing disorders. Gwen is the owner of Sensational Brain LLC and creator of BrainWorks sensory diet tools. She presents to audiences nationwide on topics related to sensory modulation and self-regulation. She lives in Galesburg, Michigan, with her husband and three teenage daughters.

See attached flyer for event Agenda.

CEU Hours: 5.0 

Kayna Plaisted, Metro ECSU Facilitator        kayna.plaisted@metroecsu.org

This initiative is made possible in whole with a grant from the Minnesota Board 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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