CREATING A SENSORY SMART CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT

Available on-demand

Learning Outcomes:

After completing this course you will be able to :

  • Describe Sensory Processing Disorder and it's impact on students

  • Implement a continuum of sensory supports from least restrictive to most restrictive

  • Apply strategies to improve a child’s ability to learn and play in preschool

  • Describe primary and secondary symptoms of ADHD

  • Describe the mirror traits of ADHD and to learn how to “unwrap the gifts” to lead to a strength based model using The Cycle of Excellence

  • Implement treatment protocols for a preschool child with a diagnosis of ADHD

Instructional Methodology

Live lecture, video, interactive games and activities, moderated question and answer session.

Presenter Biography:

Miriam Gewirtz, M.A., OT, R/L

Miriam Gewirtz is an Occupational Therapist in Chesterfield, MO. She has developed a specialized approach to help students with disabilities achieve their dreams and goals

Disclosures:

Financial: Miriam Gewirtz receives an honorarium and royalties for the presentation of the course. She is employed as an occupational therapist in St. Louis Public schools and works with private clients.

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Non-Financial: There are no relevant non-financial disclosures at this time

Course Completion Requirements:

3 clock hours, 3 CTLEs (NYSED)

To earn a certificate of completion for this course you must view the course video in its entirety and complete the short feedback assessment. You may pause and restart this course at any time.

Who should take this course?

This course is applicable to educators, therapists, and school leaders working with students with sensory needs and/or ADHD.

REFUND POLICY:

If registrant cancels:

You may request a refund for this class within 24 hours of class purchase and before viewing 20% of the course content. To request a refund email [email protected]. Please note it may take up to 7 days for your refund to be processed.

Complaint Policy:

We do our best to address your concerns. Any complaints or grievances must be submitted via email to [email protected]. Please include the name, address, phone number, email, profession of person submitting the complaint or grievance, the title of the CE course, as well as the exact nature of the complaint/grievance. The CEA (continuing education administrator) will make an effort to resolve the complaint to the satisfaction of the complainant. This may include issuance of a credit for another CE course or other action suitable to all parties.

Special Needs:

Please indicate any special needs you may have at least 14 days prior to the event by calling or email us. We will try our best to accommodate your needs. This course is applicable to SLPs, SLP assistants, special educators, and teachers.

We're here to help!

For questions or concerns you can reach us by email, text, or phone. Our email address is [email protected]. We can also be reached by text/phone at 305.725.0747.