Master Sensory Therapy: SPD and ADHD, ASD, Anxiety and Trauma Connections

A course to empower clinicians towards optimal therapy intervention – presented by Marga J Grey, MSc OT (Occupational Therapist, Founder, Course Developer, Author and presenter)

Course Description

Master Sensory Therapy aims to empower the clinician to understand the differences and links, or overlaps, between Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD), Neuromotor Development (ND), autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and attention deficit disorders (ADHD/ADD). This course provides background on the mentioned disorders, their symptoms, differential diagnoses, clinical reasoning, intervention options, and family support.

Learning Objectives

The Master Sensory Therapy course presented by CoordiKids aims to empower clinicians towards effective therapy intervention outcomes by

• Understanding the effect of SPD on functional tasks,
• Understanding the impact that SPD-related issues have on other conditions, such as autism, attention deficits and anxiety,
• Identifying possible underlying problems of behaviour and reactions seen in children,
• Considering differential diagnoses,
• Identifying practical goal setting while considering the client’s needs, family needs and intervention possibilities.
• Learn from an experienced paediatric therapist – Marga Grey has over 40 years of experience working with children and shares some of her “secrets” for successful therapy outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

Improve the successful outcomes of your therapy interventions.

Understand the complexities of Sensory Processing Difficulties (SPD), plan effective therapy for neurodiverse clients, and find therapeutic tools to address SPD in a range of conditions. Your skills in observing, assessing, goal setting, planning therapy, and intervention options will increase to improve outcomes for your clients while building your name as a competent therapist.

Once you have completed this certification course, you will be confident in addressing sensory processing issues using effective intervention tools.

Learning Expectations

Once subscribed to this course, you will

• Listen to a recorded video on each topic in your own time,
• Coursework: Complete and pass a quiz or assignment on each topic before accessing the next level.
• The Course Levels are:
  • Module 1: Four Professional Development (PD)hours: Sensory Processing Disorder: Introduction, Neurology, Assessment, and Therapy Interventions.
  • Module 2: Two PD hours: The Links between SPD and Autism, including Autism Background and Subtypes of Autism, Observations, and Effective Therapy Interventions.
  • Module 3: Two PD hours: The Links between SPD and ADHD, as well as additional attention deficits, Observations, Assessments, and Effective Therapy Interventions.
  • Module 4: Two PD hours: The Links between SPD and Anxiety, including content on Trauma, Assessments, Observations, and Effective Therapy Interventions.
  • Module 5: Two PD hours: Therapy Goals and the Planning of Therapy Sessions. Marga shares her secrets for excellent therapy outcomes.
• Total PD hours: 12 hours attending lectures + 4 hours course work = 16 PD hours.
• Optional: Attend a live online session with Marga to ask questions and discuss your work, individual clients, or the recommended tools.
• Certification after attending all lectures and completing all coursework.