Simply Sensory Modules
The Simply Sensory Modules are a collection of four self-paced, online learning modules designed for individuals who work and live with children who have limited knowledge of sensory integration opportunities. Each module focuses on the education of what sensory integration is and what it is not. They provide universal sensory-based strategies to support children with known patterns of sensory dysfunction, as well as support all children on the sensory continuum. The Simply Sensory Modules are peer-reviewed by 861 occupational therapists, with 99.5% of these OTs reporting that they would recommend them to teachers and parents. The AOTA-approved Simply Sensory Modules are for occupational therapists to receive credit for license renewal, who have limited knowledge of sensory integration, or would like to preview the course for teacher, school staff, parent, or caregiver education.
Instructor: Kareen Robbins MS OTR/L, SIPT
1. Define sensory integration and foundational components for typical sensory processing.
2. Recognize common characteristics of sensory differences and the effects on academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and motor performance in the classroom.
3. Implement common sensory strategies to address specific sensory processing differences in the classroom.
4. Identify Universal Classroom Sensory Processing Strategies for Optimal Learning for ALL Students
a. Identify how attention and learning are dependent on sensory functioning in the classroom.
b. Identify the differences between motivational, behavioral, and sensory integration dysfunction.
c. Describe how sensory functioning impacts language and literacy skills.
Module 1: Sensory Integration Foundations
Module 2: Universal Sensory Strategies for Optimal Learning of ALL Children (Learning Styles, Behavior, Attention, and Literacy & Language)
Module 3: Sensory Integration Dysfunctions and Common Strategies: Sensory Reactivity/ Sensory Modulation
Module 4: Sensory Integration Dysfunctions and Common Strategies: Sensory Perception/Discrimination, Dyspraxia, and Ocular, Postural, & Bilateral Integration Disorder
All courses are presented with the instructional methods, lecture, collaborative group learning, and case studies while incorporating kinesthetic, visual, and auditory learning styles. The delivery format is Distance Learning through the Zoom Platform and delivered in both interactive and independent formats.
Continuing education credit (certificate) is awarded with completion of all activities within the learning activity, attendance, a 70% passing grade for learning assessments, and completion of the course evaluation.
Kareen Robbins & Associates, LLC declares that there are no non-financial or financial interests that relate to the presentation of this topic or the mention of materials. Professional development is primarily focused on evidence-based and occupation-centered practice and not product or service promotion.
Kareen Robbins, MS OTR/L, is compensated as the sole proprietor of Kareen Robbins and Associates, LLC. She is the creator of The Sensory Processing Clinical Observations©2021. This is not a product that is sold to the public, or the creator receive any financial compensation for. It has been developed with the intention of developing clinical reasoning skills of OTs in the assessment of children with sensory processing challenges.