OBJECTIVES
Learning Objectives
Participants completing this course will be able to:
- Describe the nervous system and how it affects learning and behavior
- Explain how trauma can affect the nervous system and developmental capacities used for classroom occupations
- Apply autonomic tracking and co-regulation to support optimal engagement for learning
- Articulate a multi-pronged approach to supporting regulation for students with complex social-emotional needs
Target Audience
School-based Physical & Occupational Therapists & Assistants, Teachers or Teaching Aids, or School Counselors/Therapists
Course Level
Intermediate
COURSE SCHEDULE
8:30 am – 3:00 pm EST
8:30 – 8:45 am – Introductions & Connection
8:45 – 10:15 – am The Nervous System, Regulation & “Adaptive Behavior”
Polyvagal Theory & Foundations of Neuroscience – Key Principles
Registration – neuroception
Regulation – autonomic states
Relationship – social engagement system (co-regulation & connection)
Alignment with Occupational Science & School-based Practice
Regulation & “Adaptive Behavior” using a Trauma-sensitive Lens
10:15 – 10:30 am – Break
10:30 – 11:15 am – Autonomic Mapping & Tracking to support Readiness for Learning
11:15 – 12:00 pm – Re-thinking Assessment at School
Environment, Effortful control, Affordances
Sensory Questionnaires & Performance Based Assessment
Using an Integrative Approach to Assessment
12:00 – 12:45 pm – Lunch
12:45 – 1:15 pm – Re-thinking Intervention in the classroom- Context, Choice & Connection
Co-regulation & co-occupation: The role of Relationship
Optimizing the window of tolerance & the “just-right-fit” at school
1:15 – 1:45 pm – Breakout Activity – apply the course content to one of your real cases then join a
breakout room to discuss the hurdles & learnings
1:45 – 2:15 pm – Sensory Supportive Classrooms
Anchor Senses
Beyond Sensory Diets
2:15 – 2:45 pm – Applications of Polyvagal Theory within the School Environment : Next Steps
2:45 – 3:00 pm – Wrap-up & Closing Comments/Q&A
3:00 pm – Close
CEU'S
Educational Credits
5.5 contact hours
Approved for 5.5 contact hours by NYSED’s State Board for PT.
Application has been made to NJBPTE for CE credit approval.
TSI is an AOTA Approved Provider of Professional Development. PD activity approval ID# Pending. This Live PD is offered at .55 CEU’s, Intermediate level, Domain of OT: OT Service Delivery. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
DISCOUNTS
Early Discount
*Early registration must be received 21 days prior to seminar VALID UNTIL April 17, 2024
Early $275.00* | Regular $300.00 USD
Group Discount
Early – $260.26 | Regular – $283.92 (use code group3)
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