Course curriculum
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1
Thrive PD© Agreement
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2
Good Sense Plan℠ Module 1
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3
Neurochemicals and Systems
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4
Brain-Based Theory
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5
What is Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)?
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6
Forms of Sensory Processing Disorder
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7
References
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8
Good Sense Plan℠ Training Module 1 Quiz
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9
Survey
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Thrive PD© Agreement -
Introduction and Sensory Systems Introduction and Sensory Systems -
Neurochemicals Neurochemicals -
Brain-Based Theory Brain-Based Theory -
What is Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)? What is Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)? -
Forms of SPD Forms of SPD -
References -
Good Sense Plan℠ Training Module 1 Quiz -
Course Survey
Objectives
Individuals who take this course will be able to:
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Describe sensory processing integration and sensory processing deficits to support participation in activities of daily living including dressing, hygiene and bathing
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Identify sensory systems and neurochemistry involved to support participation in activities of daily living including dressing, hygiene and bathing
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Apply strategies for assessing a child with sensory processing deficits to support participation in activities of daily living including dressing, hygiene and bathing
Instructor
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MOT OTR/L
Janet Watkiss
Janet Watkiss is a full time pediatric occupational therapist in the Greater Pittsburgh PA area. She practices full time in Early Intervention/ Birth to three years old for the past 17 years. Janet has leadership roles in Reflective Supervision, Onboard training, and EI Coaching Coordinator. Supports colleagues through mentoring and consultation. Her prior work experience includes pediatric outpatient and inpatient OT services related to functional feeding disorders, sensory processing dysfunction, and complex medical and developmental delays within a team approach, and served as a OT consultant addressing specialized feeding concerns of post NICU infants and post multi-organ transplant patients at The Children’s Home and Lemieux Family Center’s Pediatric Speciality Hospital . Janet has extensive training and education in therapeutic feeding strategies, sensory processing disorders, and specialty certification in Infant Mental Health. She is a graduate of Chatham University with a Masters degree in Occupational Therapy ‘99 and has served as adjunct facility in Chatham University’s Occupational Therapy Program since 2015 to present. She is a member of AOTA, NBCOT, Zero to Three Organization, and charter member of PA Association of Infant Health. She resides in Western Pennsylvania. Her roles as spouse, parent, and grandparent are central. She enjoys traveling with her husband to visit family and new destinations.
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$49.00
Regular price
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