A Developmental Approach to Social-Emotional Growth

A Developmental Approach to Social-Emotional Growth

From birth, an infant begins interacting with the world and surrounding adults. Attachment styles, temperament, safety, and self-regulation begin with the very first interactions. This 2-hour course examines typical developmental milestones for children aged birth to 3, establishes red flags indicating the need for further exploration, and tools for quick assessment of abilities. Early childhood professionals will learn about the stages of bonding/attachment, the language/behavior connection, and tips for supporting families of children with delays in social development or challenging behaviors. Activities and resources to support early caregiver/child interactions are provided. Upon completion, attendees can feel confident with their understanding of this developmental domain, its critical importance for school readiness, and implications for overall quality of life. NOTE: This course is included with the 2025 Summit Early Intervention Summit: Building Strong Foundations. 

Learning Outcomes

1. State how early relationships and interactions impact emotional regulation.
2. List two strategies to foster attachment, self-regulation, and peer engagement.
3. Identify two tools to support children with sensory or emotional regulation challenges.
4. List two sensory-based strategies to improve meaningful social connections that will allow a child to become more successful with learning, social, and play activities.

Course Information

• Target Audience: introductory-level pediatric OTs, SLPs, parents, and other pediatric professionals in the early intervention population
• Agenda
• Course Instructor:  Lori Benson Adams, MEd
• CE Broker course code: 20-1299539

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Sensational Brain LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development (#8215). PD activity approval ID# 12220. This distance learning-independent, distant learning-interactive activity is offered at 0.2 CEUs, Introductory level, OT Delivery Service and Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.

Lori Benson Adams, MEd, is an educational intervention specialist and owner of Breakthrough Learning Solutions. She has over 40 years of experience with students who experience sensory, learning, behavioral, and executive function challenges.  In addition to maintaining a private practice, Lori presents nationally to audiences of parents, therapists, and educators. Her years in early intervention and as a special education classroom teacher bring a doable approach to strategies and solutions, and she is known for her immediately practical information and wealth of knowledge and resources. Additional information can be found on her website: Lori Benson Adams, MEd. To view Lori’s courses, check out her product page.

Disclosures

• Financial: Lori Benson Adams receives a speaking fee from Sensational Brain LLC and is the owner of Breakthrough Learning Solutions and Learning Lotus.
• Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

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