6 CE's for Ohio Counselors and Social Workers

Presenter:  Tracie Corll   
Introduction:   Ashley Davidson         
                                                      
Sign-in/Registration: 8:30am - 9am     
​Presentation: 9:00am - 4:05pm ​

Sensory Awareness and Practical Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder​

​Participants will be able to:
• Recognize the connection between Sensory Processing and Autism Spectrum Disorder as well as ADHD.
• Define 3 types of Sensory Processing Disorders.
• Understand the prevalence in current research and statistics as it applies to Autism in connection with diagnoses.  
• Distinguish between sensory seekers and sensory avoiders. 
• Define the “sensory diet” and its effect on children.  
• Define proprioception, vestibular, tactile, auditory, olfactory, oral and visual as it pertains to the “sensory diet.”
•     Recognize identifiers of sensory processing disorder within the “sensory diet”.
• Explain and choose practical strategies to assist individuals with autism and sensory processing disorder.

Schedule:
9:00 – 9:30: Define Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, its categories and the connection between the two.
9:30 – 10:00: Research and statistics between ASD and SPD and other relevant diagnoses. 
10:00 – 10:10 Break
10:10 – 10:30: Define the “sensory diet,” current research and the positive effects on children.
10:30 – Noon: Define the categories of the sensory diet, recognize the identifiers and discuss practical strategies to assist individuals with ASD and SPD. 
Noon – 12:15 Q & A
12:15 – 1pm: Lunch
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Understanding and supporting Families with children with special needs

Participants will be able to:
• Identify and explore current research and statistics of parents and siblings with a family member with a disability diagnosis loving within their home. 
• Differentiate how the roles morph within the home of people with special needs.
• Explore own assumptions about working with families of children with special needs.
• Identify variables that support family-centered strategies.
• Choose effective and practical ways to support families of children with special needs.

Schedule:
1:00 – 1:30 Overview of current research and statistics
1:30 – 2:00 The role changes within homes of people with special needs and their families
2:00 – 2:10 Break
2:10 – 2:30 Emotional stresses of caring for and living in a home with someone with special needs.
2:30 – 3:00 Identify practical strategies with a family centered approach.
3:00 – 3:45 Practical strategies and resources for families.
3:45 – 4:05 Q & A

​$110.00 Registration fee 

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​Sponsored by Piece by Peace in partnership with JBogniard Counseling LLC,
​and Highway Tabernacle Ministry
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