Sensory processing refers to how our brain understands all this information and uses them together to develop good posture, concentration and organization, fine discrimination, logical reasoning, self control, speech development, academic and learning ability. This develops skills of exploration, participation and interaction in a child at home and school.

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) refers to any disruption in this flow of information. Research by the SPD Foundation indicates that 1 in every 20 children experiences symptoms of SPD that are significant enough to affect their ability to participate fully in everyday life.

SPD, even though commonly understood to come the umbrella of Occupational Therapists, significantly affects every professional’s intervention of children with special needs including Speech-Language Therapist, Physiotherapist and Special Educators.

This international program with Ms. Carol, a renowned subject expert will address “Sensory Processing Disorder” within the classroom. It is an interactive session packed with information and insights on how to identify the issues your students face and equip you with fun, innovative strategies that are culturally appropriate and ready-to-use the very next day within your classroom.

Carol will help you -

• Recognize each sensory system and how difficulties in each one affect a child’s development of functional skills, social-communication, learning and behavior.
• Recognize which sensory experiences help the child function better and which ones disturb him/her and how you could use this information in your specific field of work.
• Identify ways to make accommodations within your work to help increase opportunities for positive social interactions and learning experiences.