Making Sense of Sensory Strategies - Professional Learning
Professional Learning courtesy of Ministry of Education, Learning Support
Keynote Speakers:
Bohdan Pasternak (OT), Jennet Penney (OT), Beverley Jackson (SLT)
The main aim of this course was to promote wellness for neurodiverse learners.
Stuart Shankers outlines 3 key steps when teaching children with challenging behaviours.
Find stressors then reduce them
Find unmet needs then meet them
Find skill deficits then teach them
Internal sensors
Vestibular
Proprioception
Interoception
Vestibular:
Alerting- Spinning, swinging, inversion
Calming- rhythmic rocket, swinging, predictable movements
Fine Motor activities:
Puzzles, cutting time, paint, draw, buttons, zips, laces, dress ups
Gross motor:
Outside play, negotiate surfaces, develop balance, skateboards, trampoline, spinning, hanging upside down.
Core strength activities: Wheelbarrow walking, gym ball walk over.
Sensory Integrative Dysfunction or SPD signs
Avoidance
Seeking
Over arousal
Under arousal
Consider a child’s Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
It is important for teachers to manage their own reaction and not become heightened.
The choice of sensory tools is influenced by…
The goal or purpose
The person
The likes and dislikes
Adapt the environment for each child’s needs.
As a teacher and SENCO this course has encouraged me to purchase a variety of fidget spinners and play things and weighted blankets to use in the classroom. Also our kit needs to include balance boards, gym ball, fine motor games and possibly a trampoline.
Additional pdf from today:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JKugo_06YvYn8sseBbk-BZrbyLo1taBV/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hTDmkrI-TdUjKrl2DaJ1mbf5W8IbBekT/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1quv9iOikrcy1BYa0O68LBuU24hKuBEEt/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PoG8ox657CXGOHmmMMrztETT_fJx6LsN/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OINfpLpqFdhMDX7WcX_zdljZA9sIVS50/view?usp=sharing
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