2016 Foxborough Summer Institute

Participants of this workshop will be able to: 1. Define sensory processing; 2. Demonstrate understanding of the 7 senses; 3. Differentiate between “the power senses” and the refined senses; 4. Describe the function of the vestibular system; 5. Describe the function of the proprioceptive and kinesthetic system; 6. Develop an understanding of when sensory processing begins; 7. Demonstrate awareness of the sensory diet concept; 8. Demonstrate understanding of personal sensory needs; 9. Demonstrate understanding of students’ sensory needs; 10. Develop understanding of personal learning style, as well as student learning styles; 11. Differentiate between levels of alertness; 12. Develop strategies to move students into other levels of alertness; 13. Discuss signs of dysregulation in students; 14. Demonstrate awareness of methods to help regulate; 15. Discuss calming and alerting tools and strategies; 16. Demonstrate ability to alter sensory inputs in the classroom; 17. Demonstrate knowledge of methods that teach self-awareness and self-regulation; 18. Describe sensory rich environments and modifications; 19. Discuss and problem solve potential sensory disturbances and their effect on learning; 20. Demonstrate awareness of resources available relative to sensory processing and learning (grades PreK-12).