This one-day workshop provides therapists with an understanding of the developmental and neurophysiological links between sensory integration and the basic primary movement patterns (primitive and postural reflexes) that provide the foundation (or building blocks) for sensory modulation and integration.

Beginning with support of the primitive reflexes, we will explore the development of posture and its relationship to self-regulation along with visual and auditory function. This course will allow participants to use their clinical observations for the clients who are often difficult to test using standard measures. Video examples will highlight treatment strategies that can be implemented with and without therapy equipment, making them appropriate for all clinical settings.

A range of intervention strategies designed to support functional performance will be presented, and workshop participants will leave with a systematic way to assess, document and treat the movement challenges that arise from the lack of effective sensory motor integration.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop, you will:

• Understand the link between reflex integration, postural development, sensory modulation, and behavioral challenges.
• Be able to evaluate primitive and postural reflex development, and be able to recognize its impact on daily function.
• Be able to develop simple yet powerful strategies for integration across multiple environments.

Continuing Education

Vital Links is approved by The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) as a provider of continuing education. This workshop provides 6 contact hours or 0.6 AOTA CEUs.

Level: Introductory

AOTA Classification Code: Client Factors, Performance Skills, & Intervention

The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.