Researchers in the field of intersensory perception and sensory integration recognize the contributions of sensory development in the formation of early relationships. Infants and young children attune to caregivers shortly after birth and this attunement process provides a foundation to early co-occupational engagement. Infants and young children require connectedness through relationships with their primary caregivers to survive, grow and develop. The practical and biological functions of connectedness or “being with another” foster structural and functional changes in neurological development during early childhood and beyond. The infant’s capacity to perceive sensory information and integrate sensory stimuli allow the infant to orient, attend and attune to their caregivers. During this presentation, participants will learn about the intersensory redundancy hypothesis, the role that sensory integration plays during early attunement and how to apply these principles into clinical reasoning when serving young children and their families.
Presented by Kris Pizur-Barnekow, PhD, OTR/L, IMH-E® and recorded at STAR Institute Sensory Symposium October 2022 in Denver
The views expressed in the following
presentation are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect those of
STAR Institute.
Engagement Level: Introductory
Content Level: Intermediate
Length: 1 hour
Timeframe
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Learning Objectives:
- Differentiate between intersensory perception and sensory integration concepts
- Integrate principles from intersensory redundancy hypothesis and sensory integration into the occupational therapy clinical reasoning process
- Recognize the role that intersensory perception and sensory integration play when evaluating and treating co-occupational engagement in pediatric practice
- Identify methods to apply concepts learned to a pediatric occupational therapy practice
About the Speaker:
Dr. Pizur-Barnekow serves as associate professor in the Department of
Rehabilitation Science and Technology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
As a doctoral student, she studied under the mentorship of Dr. Gary Kraemer,
author of Psychobiological Attachment Theory. The findings from her dissertationrevealed
that infants experience changes heart rate variability when presented with
sensory stimuli that is visually and auditorily synchronous or asynchronous. In
addition, the research findings identified an association between infant
temperament style and maternal self-confidence and that mothers adjust their
play style to support reciprocal play. These findings provided a foundation for
the collaborative development of the model of co-occupation that she and Dr.
Pickens disseminated in 2009, and to her subsequent interest in early childhood
mental health. Since then, Dr. Pizur-Barnekow has authored or co-authored 32
papers, 9 book chapters and 70 presentations related to early childhood. In
addition, she is endorsed by the Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health as
an Infant and Family Specialist, serves as the CDC’s Act Early Ambassador to
Wisconsin and is the founder of Families First, LLC.
Disclosures:
Kris Pizur-Barnekow received a speaking fee from STAR Institute
for this presentation
There are no other relevant financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose
Who should attend:
Occupational
therapists, physical therapists, speech language pathologists, educators, child
development specialists, mental health professionals, parents, caregivers, and
other individuals seeking a better understanding of Sensory Processing.
Instructional Methods:
PowerPoint
lecture
Cancellation Policy:
Because
this program is recorded and accessible at your convenience, cancellations are
not typically accepted. Please contact education@sensoryheatlh.org if
you have any questions or concerns.
Do you have a disability that would require special accommodations?
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Continuing Education Credits:
Course Completion Requirements:
Upon
full completion of the course video, participants must complete and pass a quiz
with at least 80% accuracy to receive a certificate of completion.
The views expressed in the following presentation are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect those of STAR Institute.
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