Video Runtime: 76 Min, Learning Assessments: 36 Min Sensory Processing in the School Overview This course provides strategies for occupational therapists to effectively support students with sensory needs and increase their overall participation and performance in school. The course covers the important differences between occupational therapy in the school setting versus the clinical setting for children with sensory needs, and defines measurable school-based outcomes for students and other stakeholders as a result of occupational therapy intervention. Chapters & Learning Objectives 1. Overview of OT in the School Five to fifteen percent of children in the United States have sensory processing challenges that cause them to be slower learners or have behavior problems. This chapter defines the OT’s role in schools within the context of sensory processing intervention. 2. Definitions This chapter defines concepts referenced throughout the course, including sensory processing, sensory integration, sensory approach, and numerous other concepts and key terms. 3. How Do Sensory Challenges Impact the Classroom? This chapter explores the practical effects of sensory challenges in the classroom, including the nuances of sensory responses versus more generalized behavior. 4. Services for Children With Sensory Processing Challenges This chapter explores available services for children with sensory challenges, and specifics around roles for different members of the interdisciplinary team. 5. Specific Strategies to Support Participation This chapter concludes the course with a discussion of practical strategies occupational therapists can use to make an immediate difference, such as multisensory teaching and zones of regulation. This chapter also discusses strategies for starting new programs and tying them to outcomes for students. Check out the course here >>>