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Making “SENSE”of Behavior:

 Sensory Regulation & Behavioral Strategies  

Developed and Presented by:

Tammy Sarracino, M.Ed., OTR/L, BCP & Sherry L. Milchick, M.Ed. 

Training Description

  As children develop, they are expected to demonstrate the behaviors and social skills that are valued in their homes and schools.  Every parent and teacher knows that some children learn these skills more easily than others.  For those children who struggle to learn the desired behaviors, sensory/regulatory difficulties are frequently an important contributing factor, even if undiagnosed.  Children with diagnoses such as Attention Deficit Disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome, or Autism, often experience sensory/regulatory difficulties that lead to challenging behaviors.  Challenging behaviors can span the range of noncompliance; inconsistent attention; heightened sensitivities; social isolation, poor coping skills, physical aggression; and intolerance of change.

  If professionals and parents are to relate effectively with these children, then a deeper understanding of the connections between behavior, sensory processing and emotional regulation is critical.  The presenters’ combined knowledge and methods will provide participants with practical skills in teaching children successful behaviors and sensory/emotional regulation.  If you are an adult who has ever asked the question, “Is this child’s behavior ‘sensory’ or just ‘behavior’?”--then this training is for you!

1) Identify the developmental and biological principles of sensory processing, emotional regulation, and behavior

2) Understand the interrelationships between sensory processing/regulation and behavior

3) Discriminate those behaviors that are frequently associated with compromised sensory processing/regulation, as well as diagnoses such as Attention Deficit Disorder; Autism; Asperger’s

4) Develop effective methods for dealing with challenging behaviors related to compromised sensory processing/regulation

Speaker Descriptions

Tammy Sarracino is co-owner and Clinical Director of TherAbilities, a pediatric therapy practice in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.  She has been practicing occupational therapy for over twenty years, specializing in pediatrics, sensory-related disorders, and school systems. She holds a B.S. in Occupational Therapy from Elizabethtown College and a Masters in Education from The Pennsylvania State University, and has certificates in Sensory Integration and Pediatrics.  Her career includes extensive experience evaluating and treating children with a wide range of medical diagnoses and educational needs.  She has published numerous professional articles and trained thousands of professionals and parents on sensory processing, motor development and effective educational practices at state and national conferences.

Sherry L. Milchick is program administrator for the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) at the Berks County Intermediate Unit.  She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and holds a Supervisory Certificate in Special Education, a Pennsylvania Department of Education Credential in Advanced Training in Autism Spectrum Disorders and in Reading Instruction for Special Education, a Master of Education Degree in Special Education from Mansfield State University, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Special Education from The Pennsylvania State University.  Sherry has presented at state and national conferences in Applied Behavior Analysis, autism, and reading.  She has published a book on classroom management, as well as articles on mathematics instruction, Special Education supervision, and applied behavior analysis for autism.

Audience

· Regular and Special Education Teachers

· Occupational and Physical Therapists

· Guidance Counselors

· Social Workers

· Psychologists

· Speech/Language Pathologists

· Parents

· Principals

· Behavior Specialists

TherAbilities offers customized seminars and trainings on a variety of topics.  Seminar and training topics include:

• Developmentally Appropriate Programming

• Role of Occupational & Physical Therapy In Schools and Education

• Development of Functional Motor Adaptations

• Fine Motor Skills

• Homework Strategies

• Sensory Modulation and Processing

• Other Customized Topics

• Act 48 Credit Provider for PA Teachers

• Other customized topics

For information about TherAbilities' seminars and trainings,

contact Tammy Sarracino at (717) 540-9218 or tammy@therabilities.com.