Early Bird

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

$469.00

Instructor: Julia Harper, PhD, MS, OTR/L
Dates: Tuesday and Wednesday, May 13-14, 2025
Location: Staten Island, NY
Time: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Pricing:
Early Registration: $469.00*
Regular Registration: $489.00
Early registration must be received by April 22, 2025.

Course Overview

This intermediate-level live class provides practical applications for evaluating and treating sensory processing modulation dysfunction across a diverse client population. Participants will gain actionable tools to support individuals with autism spectrum disorders (autism, PDD, Asperger’s, Rett syndrome), ADD/ADHD, and children with severe behavioral and sensory processing challenges.

This course is ideal for clinicians working with clients who struggle with modulation dysfunction, offering useful strategies to reach individuals who are otherwise difficult to engage due to sensory and behavioral issues.

Participant Review

_”I work in an elementary District 75 school in the Bronx with students diagnosed with autism. Many of my students struggle with basic functioning and cannot connect with their peers or adults. Taking Julia Harper’s Part I course on sensory processing modulation disorder transformed my career as an OT working with this population.

My students have made progress like never before—they’ve connected in ways we never imagined, and I’ve felt true success as a therapist. This course gave me the tools to help my students build meaningful connections and develop new functional skills. Thank you!”_

– CR, MS OTR/L

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OBJECTIVES

Learning Objectives
Participants completing this course will be able to:

  • Identify the neurological process and the theories of neuroscience that govern Sensory Integration treatment.
  • Categorize the indicators of a modulation dysfunction
  • Demonstrate the use of specific manual treatment approaches to address sensory integration dysfunction.
  • Demonstrate the use of at least one manual treatment approach to address sensory modulation dysfunction.
  • Formulate at least one sensory-based home OR classroom strategy to promote carry-over

 

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

The course will run from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day, with a 15-minute morning break and a 45-minute lunch break.

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 will be made toNJBPTE for 14 Contact Hours

 

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, OT service delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

DISCOUNTS

Early Bird Discount

  • Early Registration: $469.00USD
  • Regular Price: $489.00USD
    Register by April 22, 2025, to qualify for the early rate.

Group Discount (Use code: GROUP3)

  • Early Registration: $443.86USD per participant
  • Regular Price: $462.79USD per participant
    To qualify for the group rate, ensure all participants register by April 22, 2025.

Important Instructions for Group Registration:

  • List the names of ALL participants in the Order Notes section during checkout.
  • Group registrations must be completed within 24 hours of the first registration if registering online, or enclosed in the same envelope if registering by mail.
  • Note: Registrations submitted after the group registration has been processed will not be eligible for the group discount.

VENUE

Hilton Garden Inn New York/Staten Island

1100 South Ave

 Staten Island, NY 10314