Implementing Effective Sensory Diets for Children/Teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disability & Sensory Modulation Disorder

Written by Maryjoy Bernasor on September 5, 2018. Posted in News and Events

Implementing Effective Sensory Diets for Children/Teens with  Autism Spectrum Disorder,

Attention Deficit &  Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disability  & Sensory Modulation Disorder

Dates: October 4 & 5, 2018

Venue: R.E.A.C.H., Inc. Training Hall, 2^nd Flr., Uniwide Sales Metro Mall, Alabang-Zapote, Las Piñas City.

Overview: Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) impacts a person’s ability to translate signals from the senses properly. One important component of sensory processing is sensory modulation, which is the ability to respond appropriately to incoming sensory information. While this can be a stand-alone disorder in some individuals, we commonly see modulation issues overlap with ASD, ADHD, LD, and SPD. The use of a sensory diet is a research-based method of providing these individuals with the sensory input they need to function their best. This practical and evidence-based seminar will equip therapists (beginning to intermediate level), teachers, and caregivers with the ability to determine the sensory needs of the child and implement a sensory diet to meet the child’s needs effectively.

Objectives: At the end of the training, participants will:

1. Identify the three types of sensory modulation disorders.
2. Utilize assessment results to formulate an effective sensory diet plan.
3. Understand the essential components in teaching self-modulation skills.
4. Access research-based tools for creating visual sensory diet supports.
5. Utilize provided forms and checklists to empower parents and teachers to support the children in their daily environments.
6. Identify sensory strategies to appropriately meet the needs of individual clients

• School administrators/Principals
• Regular and SPED teachers
• Curriculum Developers
• Guidance Counselors
• Social and Health workers
• Professionals from related disciplines (e.g., Psychologists, Occupational, Speech-Language, Physical Therapists, ABA specialist, etc.)
• College Administrators, College Professors/ Instructors, College/MA/Ph.D. Students

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Seminar-Workshop on Nurturing Programs for the Gifted and Talented

Written by Maryjoy Bernasor on September 5, 2018. Posted in News and Events

Nurturing Program for the Gifted & Talented

Dates: September 28-30, 2018

Venue: R.E.A.C.H. Inc., 2^nd Flr., Uniwide Sales

   Metro Mall, Alabang-Zapote, Las Piñas City.

1. Acquire knowledge on methods that can be utilized to enhance the learning of gifted students aside from grade-skipping;
2. Learn the provisions can be made to accurately identify students who are from racially, culturally, and economically different groups or who have disabilities and gifted at the same time;
3. Explore the different strategies for differentiating curriculum for gifted and talented learners through acceleration and enrichment.
4. Offer support to parents and caregivers of gifted children, including gifted children with disabilities;
5. Help parents and caregivers in the provision of supplementary educational experiences for gifted children;
6. Liaise with educational authorities on the needs of gifted students in the educational setting;
7. Raise public awareness of the needs of gifted children and ways of fostering their development;
8. Provide opportunities for gifted children to meet regularly with one another to foster their intellectual, social and emotional development;
9. Make resources available for students studying education/psychology for the gifted.

• School administrators/Principals
• Regular and SPED teachers
• Curriculum Developers
• Guidance Counselors
• Social and Health workers
• Professionals from related disciplines (e.g., Psychologists, Occupational, Speech-Language, Physical Therapists, ABA specialist, etc.)
• College Administrators, College Professors/ Instructors, College/MA/Ph.D. Students

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