Early Bird

Practical Sense in Sensory Integration Part I: Putting the Pieces Together

$469.00

Julia Harper, PhD, MS, OTR/L

Tuesday and Wednesday May 13-14, 2025 – Staten Island, NY

Early $469.00* |Regular $489.00

*Early registration must be received 21 days prior to seminar by April 30, 2025.

 An intermediate level live class that teaches practical applications of specific evaluation and treatment techniques for the treatment of modulation dysfunction for a varied client population. Useful and practical information for clinicians working with autistic spectrum disorders (autism, PDD, Asperger’s, Retts), ADD/ADHD and the lower functioning children that are difficult to reach because of behavioral issues and overt sensory processing deficits. 

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OBJECTIVES

Learning Objectives
Participants completing this course should be able to:

  • Identify the neurological process and the theories of neuroscience that govern Sensory Integration treatment.
  • Identify the indicators of a modulation dysfunction, using clinical observation skills, and indicate how these indicators affect their specific discipline.
  • Demonstrate the use of specific manual treatment approaches to address sensory integration dysfunction.
  • Identify appropriate sensory-based home and classroom strategies to promote ease and efficiency in carry-over of treatment strategies for parents and teachers.

 

FACULTY

Julia Harper, PhD, MS, OTR/L 

Julia Harper, PhD, MS, OTR/L is a wife, mother, occupational therapist, business owner, psychologist, life coach & mentor, speaker, and writer. She brings all these roles together to serve her mission of helping people – all people to live their lives beyond limitations. For over 25 years, Dr. Harper has worked as a pediatric occupational therapist focusing on creating brain- based therapeutic programs that tap into neural-plasticity, the brain’s ability to adapt and change. Her world-renowned therapy center offers a WAY to HOPE which merges her two models: H.O.P.E. (Harper’s Optimal Protocols for Enrichment), which focuses on re-wiring the brain, and W.A.Y. (What About You), which retrains the mind to move beyond emotional and thought limitations.

In her role of Clinical Director at TheraPeeds Family Center, Dr. Harper has practiced exclusively as a pediatric occupational therapist with a diversified client population. She has trained extensively, conducted research, and holds advanced certifications in a variety of pediatric treatments. Dr. Harper is nationally recognized for her work in SI treatment and her unique approach to providing integrative therapy. She is also SIPT certified and continues to lecture and train therapist worldwide.

Dr Harper receives a speaking fee for the presentation.  Dr Harper has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.

COURSE SCHEDULE

COURSE SCHEDULE

Course will begin at 8:00 am and end at 3:00 pm.  There will be a 15 minute break in the morning and a 45 minute break for lunch.

  • Welcome & Overview of SI
    • Discussion of the factors influencing poor sensory processing, including diet, genetics, and sleep.
  • Modulation: How does it Occur?
    • Overview of the process of sensory integration and current neuroscience theories, the practical implementation of these theories and their treatment integration.
  • Modulation Dysfunction: Treatment Implications
    • Learn to recognize modulation dysfunction and its specific impact on each discipline.
  • Treatment Strategies for Modulation Dysfunction
    • Learn specific hands-on interventions to treat individuals with modulation dysfunction.
  • Treatment Session: The Child with Modulation Dysfunction
    • Observe the treatment strategies discussed in the course as they are applied with a child with modulation dysfunction, and participate in active clinical reasoning of the treatment session.
  • Sensory Diet
    • Learn how to design specific strategies for use at home and school, to increase carryover and functional skills for modulation and self-regulation dysfunctions.
  • Case Studies
    • Diagnose and write discipline specific goals and treatment plans as well as well as design sensory diets specific to their treatment.
  • Sensory Sleuths
    • Video case study and interactive group discussion. Therapist will observe and detect sensory dysfunction and then determine appropriate treatment strategies to address specific needs.

CEUs

Educational Credits

Recognized by the NY State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education.  Approved for 12 contact hours.

Application has been made to NJPT for CEU approval

 

TSI is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID# Pending. This live-interactive activity is offered at 1.2 CEUs, intermediate educational level, service delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

DISCOUNTS

Early Discount

Early $469.00* | Regular $489.00 USD

*Early registration must be received by April 30, 2025

Group Discount

For 3 or more registrants :
If using Group3 Discount please list the names of ALL of the participants of your group in the Order Notes box at checkout in order to receive the Group Discount

Early –  $443.86 | Regular – $462.79 (use code group3)

In order to qualify for the group discounted rate, registrations MUST all be received within 24 hours (of the first registration) if registering on-line, and in the same envelope if registering by mail.
 PLEASE NOTE: Registrations received after a group has been processed will not be eligible for the discount.

VENUE

Hilton Garden Inn New York/Staten Island

1100 South Ave

 Staten Island, NY 10314