Module #1 Introduction to Sensory Integration Therapy Overview of Sensory Integration Therapy, its history, and its importance in childhood development
Module #2 Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) Defining SPD, its symptoms, and how it affects daily life for children
Module #3 The Eight Senses Exploring the eight senses, including the lesser-known senses of proprioception, vestibular, and interoception
Module #4 Assessment and Diagnosis of SPD Methods for identifying and diagnosing SPD, including observation, parent-report measures, and standardized assessments
Module #5 Creating a Sensory-Friendly Environment Strategies for designing a sensory-friendly home, school, and community environment
Module #6 Sensory Integration Techniques for Tactile Processing Hands-on activities and exercises to support tactile processing and integration
Module #7 Sensory Integration Techniques for Vestibular Processing Activities and exercises to support vestibular processing and integration, including swinging, jumping, and spinning
Module #8 Sensory Integration Techniques for Auditory Processing Strategies for supporting auditory processing and integration, including sound therapy and music-based activities
Module #9 Sensory Integration Techniques for Visual Processing Activities and exercises to support visual processing and integration, including visual tracking and visual-spatial skills
Module #10 Sensory Integration Techniques for Olfactory and Gustatory Processing Strategies for supporting olfactory and gustatory processing and integration, including activities with smells and tastes
Module #11 Self-Regulation and Emotional Regulation Strategies Teaching children to regulate their emotions and behaviors through sensory integration techniques and mindfulness
Module #12 Sensory Integration and Motor Skills The relationship between sensory integration and motor skills, including handwriting, fine motor, and gross motor development
Module #13 Sensory Integration and Social-Emotional Development The impact of sensory integration on social-emotional development, including friendships, play, and relationships
Module #14 Adapting Sensory Integration Therapy for Different Ages and Needs Modifying sensory integration techniques for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and children with co-occurring diagnoses
Module #15 Collaborating with Families and Caregivers Strategies for working with families and caregivers to implement sensory integration techniques in daily life
Module #16 Integrating Sensory Integration Therapy into Daily Routines Ways to incorporate sensory integration techniques into daily routines, such as mealtime, bedtime, and transitions
Module #17 Addressing Challenging Behaviors through Sensory Integration Using sensory integration techniques to address challenging behaviors, such as tantrums, aggression, and refusal
Module #18 Sensory Integration and Technology The role of technology in sensory integration, including apps, virtual reality, and teletherapy
Module #19 Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Sensory Integration Examining the research and evidence supporting sensory integration therapy and its effectiveness
Module #20 Advanced Sensory Integration Techniques and Strategies Exploring advanced sensory integration techniques, including brushing, joint compression, and heavy work
Module #21 Creating a Sensory Integration Program for Schools Developing a sensory integration program for schools, including staff training and program implementation
Module #22 Sensory Integration and Mental Health The intersection of sensory integration and mental health, including anxiety, depression, and trauma
Module #23 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Sensory Integration Considering cultural and linguistic diversity in sensory integration therapy, including adapting techniques for diverse populations
Module #24 Sensory Integration and Co-Occurring Diagnoses Addressing sensory integration in children with co-occurring diagnoses, such as autism, ADHD, and Down syndrome
Module #25 Sensory Integration and Feeding Challenges The relationship between sensory integration and feeding challenges, including picky eating and mealtime struggles
Module #26 Sensory Integration and Sleep Disturbances The impact of sensory integration on sleep disturbances, including strategies for improving sleep quality
Module #27 Sensory Integration and Toileting Challenges The relationship between sensory integration and toileting challenges, including strategies for improving toilet training
Module #28 Sensory Integration and Self-Care for Practitioners The importance of self-care for practitioners working with children with sensory processing difficulties
Module #29 Case Studies and Real-Life Applications of Sensory Integration Exploring real-life case studies and applications of sensory integration therapy in various settings
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Sensory Integration Therapy for Children career
