PROGRAM DETAILS

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) has evolved from the theory of Sensory Integration (SI). Jean Ayres, OTR/L developed the theory of Sensory Integration in the 1960s. Currently, the terminology is used to define the innate ability of the human brain to organize, process and store sensory input with the ability to turn those sensory messages into controlled behaviors. The neurological process of turning sensory messages into controlled actions can present a diverse range of function/dysfunction. Health care professionals, educators and parents are alarmed by the fact that neurological disorders have reached epidemic proportions. SPD is at the base of many of these neurologically based childhood disorders including, Autism, Bipolar, ADHD, developmental delays and others. After 40-plus years, we are beginning to define SPD as a stand-alone diagnosis, as well as a co-morbid condition.

This unique seminar will enlighten participants with the ability to understand why we have a neurological epidemic and how to discern which patients have SPD-only cases. Critical stages for intervention will be discussed, as well as methods for preventing under- and over-stimulation of the sensory system. Effective applications will be outlined for children from infancy through adolescence. Most importantly, the audience will walk away with the ability to prevent, define and differentiate SPD, as well as develop effective programs and treatment plans across all environments.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Discover how early diagnosis, early intervention and early recovery are key components in Sensory Processing Disorder
  
• Differentiate between Sensory Modulation Disorder, Sensory Discrimination and Sensory Based Motor Disorder
  
• Examine co-morbid conditions that can complicate SPD, such as Autism, ADHD and Bipolar Disorder
  
• Develop an effective treatment strategy based upon the age of the client and the stage of treatment they are in
  
• Determine how to develop treatment plans that are in accordance with IDEA, educational goals and parental rights
• Evaluate Sensory Processing Disorder and its sub-categories
  
• Examine a new look at the differential diagnoses of SPD, Autism, Bipolar and ADHD
  
• Determine how early diagnosis, early intervention and early recovery are key concepts in SPD
  
• Recognize how treatment options include all seven senses secondary to their interdependency
  
• Outline how behavior communicates across all environments and becomes indicative of specialized treatment
  
• Describe how to view the entire Sensory Processing Disorder concept and the importance of team treatment

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Charlene Young, OTR/L, CEAS, is a licensed Occupational Therapist and a Certified Ergonomic Assessment specialist with more than 15 years experience in Pediatric Rehabilitation. Ms. Young is the owner of Functional Abilities, LLC and The Appalachian Regional Neurodevelopment Center, PLLC of London, Kentucky. She has taken an active role in creating changes for the profession of Occupational Therapy by serving as President and Eastern Kentucky Director of the Kentucky Occupational Association (KOTA), and participating in structured focus groups designed by AOTA to address state and national laws governing the practice of OT. Ms. Young has received several honors as a professional, including being selected as the recipient of the "Best Practice" award for school based practice by Advance Magazine.

Ms. Young earned both her Bachelor's of Science in Psychology and her Bachelor's of Science in Occupational Therapy from Eastern Kentucky State University in Richmond, Kentucky. The college of Occupational Therapy at Eastern Kentucky University invited Ms. Young to be a guest speaker for their students and submitted her newspaper article addressing Sensory Processing Disorder, to the AOTA historical files. She continues to speak both locally and nationally, in an effort to educate her peers and help children with sensory processing disorder across the country.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Occupational Therapists
  
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants
  
• Physical Therapists
  
• Physical Therapist Assistants
  
• Speech-Language Pathologists
  
• Early Childhood Educators
  
• Special Education Teachers
  
• School Nurses
  
• School Counselors
  
• School Psychologists
  
• Pediatric Nurses
  
• Neonatal Nurses
  
• Case Managers
  
• Social Workers
  
• Licensed Clinical Psychologists
  

CREDITS

Cross Country Education, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This course is offered for 6 contact hours.

Cross Country Education is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. This course is offered for .6 AOTA CEUs. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. AOTA Educational level Introductory, Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process.

Cross Country Education is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. This program is offered for .6 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area). ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.

Cross Country Education provider #1005, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Licensure Boards (ASWB), through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program (approved through 1-27-09). Cross Country Education maintains responsibility for the program. Social workers will receive 6 continuing education clock hours for participating in this course. Licensed social workers should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal. Visit ASWB´s website at www.aswb.org for more information.

Cross Country Education is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 13345, for 7.2 contact hours.

This program has been submitted for 6 contact hours to the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants.

Cross Country Education is an approved provider by the Florida Board of Nursing, provider #50-466. This course is offered for 7.2 contact hours.

Cross Country Education is an approved provider with the Iowa Board Of Nursing, approved provider #328. This course is offered for 7.2 contact hours.

This seminar qualifies for 6 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

This program has been submitted to the Illinois Physical Therapy Association for approval of 6 credit hours.

Cross Country Education is an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP™) and may offer NBCC approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. (NBCC Provider #5904) The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program. Six (6) contact (clock) hours are being awarded for completion of this program.

Cross Country Education is a registered counselor continuing education sponsor approved through the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (license # 197-000144). This program is offered for six (6) contact hours of continuing education for counselors. Licensed counselors in other states should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal.

This program has been approved by the Commission for Case Manager Certification for 6 clock hours of continuing education (approval #CM573-A200).

Cross Country Education is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Cross Country Education maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program offers 6 CE credits for psychologists. Full attendance is required to receive credit for psychologist, variable credit for partial attendance may not be awarded based on the APA guidelines.


SEMINAR CLASS TIME:

Seminar Check-in: 7:30 AM Seminar Class 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM