Description
DSM-5® updates for autism and sensory modulation
Build and enhance self-regulation in any setting
Teresa Garland – Self-Regulation Strategies for Children: Keeping the Body, Mind & Emotions on Task in Children with Autism, ADHD or Sensory Disorders
Come away with:
Sensory therapy techniques
Self-management and video modeling programs
Sensory lifestyle
First person stories
Energy regulation techniques
Children who have trouble self-regulating throughout the day are missing out on typical childhood experiences in school, on the playground and with their families. This workshop looks at the underlying factors of poor self-regulation and how they affect the child.
Experienced presenter, Teresa Garland, MOT, OTR/l will teach you practical interventions and how to create simple, but effective programs in clinical, school and home settings:
Sensory therapy techniques
Simple self-management and video modeling programs
Sensory lifestyle
First person stories
Energy regulation techniques
Emotional regulation techniques
Communication methods
Transition strategies
Behavioral strategies
Clinical programs such as Interactive Metronome® and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT™) will be discussed, as will timely topics such as medication vs. non-medication for ADHD and new insights from research into biomedical aspects of autism. You will receive written handouts and a list of resources.
Handouts
Self Regulation Manual (3.05 MB) Available after Purchase
Outline
How Self-Regulation Affects a Child’s Physical, Mental and Emotional Wellbeing
Overlay of systems
Overlap with sensory modulation disorder, ADHD, autism, giftedness, anxiety and related conditions
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
Vestibular, proprioceptive, and sensory modulation characteristics
Strategies for home and school
Making it right: case studies and videos
Sensory diet vs. a sensory lifestyle
The big therapies: Interactive Metronome® (IM), brushing and sensory diets
ADHD Strategies
Parker’s guidelines for giving meds
Greenspan’s strategies for avoiding meds
Cognitive strategies, attention strategies and mindfulness meditation
Self-Management
As a powerful behavior program for ADHD
Case study on breaking “stimming†habits
Utilizing Video
Role play & video modeling
Teaching functional skills
Catching child “being goodâ€
Working with emotions
Art and music
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
Polyvagal Theory and autism
iPad® Apps
Visual schedules
Social stories
Visual timers
Autism Strategies
Communication strategies that provide control
Match-and-repeat technique for social engagement
Dealing with picky eating and poor sleep habits
Behavioral strategies for eliminating difficult behavior
First Person Stories & Strategies for Smooth Transitions
Discuss social interactions
Describe relevant social cues and behaviors
Examples of transitional activities
Other Approaches
Alternative therapy
Qi massage
Calming Strategies
Music, Me-Movesâ„¢
Deep pressure, Easeâ„¢
