Sensorimotor skills “involve the process of receiving sensory messages (sensory input) and producing a response (motor output). We receive sensory information from our bodies and the environment through our sensory systems: vision, hearing, smell, taste, touch, vestibular and proprioception.” The ability to create an effective motor response and perform daily tasks can be impaired when an individual has challenges with organizing and/or processing sensory input. Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder often demonstrate atypical sensory behaviors and difficulties with sensory processing.
Project ACCESS provides a one-day training focused on understanding the role of sensorimotor integration in the diagnosis and educational treatment of students with autism. Methods of infusing sensorimotor integration in the classroom and activities throughout the day are discussed. Participants learn about sensorimotor issues frequently experienced by children with autism.
Join Jean Hamilton, OTR/L, as she provides this informative session in Cape Girardeau on October 16th. Register at the following link: Sensorimotor Integration
Additional Project ACCESS one-day trainings currently open for registration include Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Improvement Plans in Rolla on November 7th (registration link follows: FBA/BIP) and Building Effective Teacher/Paraprofessional Teams in Rolla on November 15th (registration link follows: BTP)
All Project ACCESS trainings are listed on the calendar on our website at the following link: Training Calendar
Any Missouri public school district may request trainings to meet the specific needs of the district and Project ACCESS will provide or create materials when appropriate and as scheduling permits. The Project ACCESS website has information regarding all of our #AutismTraining, #AutismResources and #AutismSupportServices: projectaccess.missouristate.edu
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Watch what Dr. Temple Grandin shares regarding sensory overload: