Contact

Andrea Leung
Spiral Foundation                   
74 Bridge Street

Newton, MA 02458

617-969-4410 ext 231 

courses@thespiralfoundation.org

                                   

617-969-4410 ext 231 

 

When

Wednesday March 27, 2013 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EST
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Who

Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Parents, Teachers, ParaProfessionals

 

 


Where

Spiral Foundation 
74 Bridge Street
Newton, MA 02458 



 
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Continuing Education


Contact hours: up to 1.5 hours   (.15 CEUs)    

Course level: Introductory           

OccupationalTherapy Practitioners/ Occupational Therapy Assistants:  The Spiral Foundation is an Approved Provider of continuing Education for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants by the American Occupational Therapy Association.  The assignment of AOTA DEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.  Please note:  CEUs will be calculated depending on the hours of attendance and the completion of the course evaluation.

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ADA/Section 504:  If you require special accommodations, please contact us at the address above.






 

Sensory Integration & Oral Motor Difficulties

 presented by:

Lori Goodrich, OTR/L

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

7:00-8:30PM EST


Course Objectives:

1.       To be able to identify picky eaters and potential causes of selective eating.

2.       To be able to identify strategies for introducing foods in a safe and comfortable way to picky eaters.

3.       To be aware of treatment approaches that can be helpful to increase a picky eater’s food repertoire.


Oral Motor

Eating a wide range of foods is essential to meet a child’s nutritional needs that is necessary growth and development for the body and brain.  Picky eating can be the result of many factors, including Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), nutrition, medical based concerns and behavior. Picky eating can have a broad reaching impact on a child’s energy level, development and social participation.   Identifying the cause of a child’s picky eating and using strategies and treatment in order to support a healthier and balanced diet.  Providing opportunities for a child to have a positive and safe interaction with food  is essential for their own wellbeing, as well as the wellbeing of their family members. 

 

Program Cost: $25

Parent Couples: $35

Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Time: 7:00-8:30PM EST

Contact hours:

The course is worth up to .15 CEUs

For more information:

Contact Andrea Leung at courses@thespiralfoundation.org or 617-923-4410 ext 231

Who we are:

The SPIRAL Foundation (Sensory Processing Institute for Research and Learning) is dedicated to helping individuals with sensory processing disorder lead full and     productive lives. The therapist will learn strategies for clinical assessment and treatment of sensory integration problems in children with autism.  Emphasis of this course will be on assessing and treating sensory modulation and discrimination problems.  Lecture format, small group discussion and case presentations will be used to reinforce learning.

The Spiral Foundation is an Approved Provider of Continuing Education for occupational therapists & occupational therapy assistants by the American Occupational Therapy Association. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. Please note: CEUs will be  calculated depending on the hours of attendance and the completion of the course evaluation. 

 

 

Register Now! Cancellation Policy: No refunds.  Tuition will be applied to another Spiral Foundation educational event if the participant is unable to attend.   For questions, contact Andrea Leung at courses@thespiralfoundation.org or  617-969-4410 ext 231.