This will be presented live via webinar on April 20, 2021 and a recording will be available for later access through STAR Institute's Online Learning site. Please register to access the recorded version of the live webinar, even if you are not able to attend live.
This webinar will provide the ways to implement sensory attuned play guided by the theories presented in Part 1: 1141 Connecting Sensation and Emotion to Build Regulation and Relationship in Early Childhood. Strategies will be provided for how to structure sensory attuned play for each sensory subtype, including the emotional theme, sensory experiences, materials and set up. Strategies will also be provided for how to support the relational connection, including the use of specific affect, non-verbal and verbal cues per sensory subtype.
The views expressed in the following presentation are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect those of STAR Institute.
Level: Intermediate
Length: 1 hour
Timeframe for access: Once you first choose to "Launch" this course, you will have 45 days to access the content as often as you like. Your 45-day window for access will not begin until you first click the "Launch" button.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify, through discussion of case samples, the impact of sensory processing challenges within each sensory profile on relational health in the caregiver-child relationship
- Select, through presented examples, play-based therapeutic activities that align with each sensory profile to facilitate development of sensory motor and social emotional capacities
- Identify, through discussion of case presented, affective and communication strategies to enhance the caregiver-therapist-child relational connection between during therapeutic play activities
Michele Parkins is an Occupational Therapist specializing in working with children and families with Sensory Processing and Integration Disorder and challenges in social emotional development as the Founder and Director of Great Kids Place in New Jersey. Michele is faculty of STAR Institute, teaching Levels 1 and 2 Intensive Mentorships and Levels 1 and 2 SPD Certification. She is SIPT (Sensory Integration and Praxis Test) certified. Michele has co-authored two chapters and is contributing to research articles related to sensory processing and social emotional development.
Michele has Advanced Certification in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health. She is DIR certified and is faculty of Profectum Foundation where she educates therapists all over the world on social-emotional development and the DIR model. She works closely with the New Jersey Association of Infant Mental Health providing training for early childhood workers on the impact of sensory processing differences on emotional regulation and relational health with caregivers and peers.
Michele’s passion lies in the use of play and affective interactions to facilitate social emotional development alongside sensory motor capacities. She has developed a play model reflecting this passion that is used in her practice – Great Kids Place. She advocates for all children and families impacted by Sensory Processing and Integration Disorder to help them and others to understand the impact of differences in sensory processing on social emotional development and well-being, including challenges in emotional regulation, developing and maintaining relationships and social skills. Michele is also a mother of two children with sensory processing differences. She uses her real life experiences to help her clients better understand the impact of SPD on family dynamics and relationships and the day to day demands of life with sensory processing differences.
Who should attend:
Occupational Therapists, Educators, Mental health practitioners, parents/caregivers
Instructional Methods:
PowerPoint lecture with video
Cancellation Policy:
Because this program is recorded and accessible at your convenience, cancellations are not typically accepted. Please contact education@spdstar.org if you have any questions or concerns.
Do you have a disability that would require special accommodations?
Please contact us at education@spdstar.org and
describe how we can help accommodate your needs.
Continuing Education Credits:
STAR Institute is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Course approval ID# 0000002203. This delivery format is offered at .1 AOTA CEUs. Introductory level; OT Service Delivery.
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.