Sensory Integration Across the Lifespan:
Early Childhood (Ages 0 – 5)

A Conversation with Leorah Bernstein, MS, OTR/L

  • Moderated by Robyn Carreras, MS, OTR/L
  • Level: Introductory
  • Access: All parts of the course, including assignments, must be completed within a 7 week viewing window.
  • Contact Hours: 1.0 contact hour or 0.1 AOTA CEUs

  • AOTA Areas: Occupational Therapy Service Delivery: Evaluation, Intervention and Outcomes. Foundational Knowledge: Human Body, Development, and Behavior.

  • Audience: OT, PT, SLP, OTA, PTA, Educator, Parent

  • Completion Requirements: To earn contact hours or AOTA CEUs for this course participants must view the talk in its entirety, and successfully complete the accompanying quiz.

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Course overview

This engaging discussion focuses on nurturing sensory development in early childhood. In this session, we cover key milestones of sensory development in infancy and early childhood, while exploring various intervention strategies aimed at supporting sensory integration in young children.

Through the review of a selected case study, we briefly examine intervention ideas and techniques. Additionally, we highlight the essential role caregivers play in promoting sensory development and facilitating holistic growth during this pivotal developmental stage.

References are provided.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this series participants will be able to:
Describe the foundational principles of sensory integration across different stages of the lifespan.
identify common sensory processing challenges and variations experienced by individuals from early childhood to old age.
Define effective strategies and interventions for supporting sensory integration in diverse populations across the lifespan.
Leorah Bernstein, MS, OTR/L
Guest Speaker

Leorah is a licensed and certified occupational therapist. She earned both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in occupational therapy from Boston University. Since graduating, Leorah has worked in early intervention, providing home-based services aimed at supporting families with babies and toddlers with a variety of delays and diagnoses. She is a Certified Early Intervention Specialist in MA and has a special interest in helping parents to better understand their child’s needs and providing individualized treatments using a strengths-based approach. In her spare time, Leorah enjoys hiking, yoga, going to the beach, and spending quality time with friends and family.

Robyn A Carreras, MS, OTR/L
Moderator

Robyn is a seasoned occupational therapist with over 15 years of experience specializing in sensory integration therapy. As the moderator for the SPIRAL Foundation’s Live Talk Series, Robyn brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in facilitating discussions on sensory integration. Her passion for advocacy and education in the field of occupational therapy makes her an invaluable asset to this series.

Disclosure: Robyn is a paid member of SPIRAL staff, she is compensated for these talks as part of her regular duties. Guest speakers generously donate their time and are not compensated.
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