Sensory Integration Therapy for Early Intervention

Sensory Integration Therapy for Early Intervention

Sensory integration starts before birth! Once the child is born, incorporating sensory-rich experiences is vital to a child’s development. This is especially important for children with developmental or physical disabilities. Research shows that early intervention has a positive impact, especially for children born prematurely. This 2-hour course targets early intervention occupational therapists working in the clinic or home setting. The presenter provides new treatment activity ideas including preparatory activities, sensory strategies to target a vast array of occupation-based skill sets, and ideas for parent training.

Learning Outcomes

1. List three preparatory activities that target the vestibular system, the visual system, and the auditory system.
2. Describe three preparatory activities to complete before a feeding session and how they will improve the child’s success.
3. List three treatment activities that promote gross motor developmental milestones and primitive reflex integration in infancy that will improve overall success during daily occupations.
4. State three treatment activities (preparatory OR occupation-based) that facilitate social engagement during functional activities.

Course Information

• Target Audience: introductory- to intermediate-level OTs and COTAs
• Course Instructor:  Jessica Hill, COTA/L
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• CE Broker course code: 20-993268

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Sensational Brain LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development (#8215). Course approval ID# 06554. This distance learning, independent format is offered at 0.2 CEUs, Introductory level, OT Service Delivery. 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.

Jessica Hill, COTA/L, is passionate about making treatment sessions fun and functional. She has provided help to children, parents, and caregivers virtually and in outpatient clinic settings since 2014. Since 2021, Jessica has educated fellow therapists, caregivers, and educators about sensory integration and primitive reflexes. She also provides caregiver training.

Jessica works at  Harkla, a sensory product company based in Boise, Idaho, where she shares her knowledge and expertise with families and therapists worldwide. Weekly endeavors include the All Things Sensory Podcast and YouTube videos. She writes monthly blog posts and maintains a library of digital courses.

She lives in Idaho with her 9-year-old son. They enjoy traveling to new places, camping, hiking, and watching America’s Funniest Home Videos.

Disclosures

• Financial: Jessica Hill receives a speaking fee from Sensational Brain LLC. She works full time at Harkla and co-hosts All Things Sensory by Harkla Podcast.
• Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

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