4th Annual RC SELPA Mental Health Symposium: Mental Health Matters

Sensory regulation is the ability to process the sensory information gathered from our senses from the environment to plan and organize behavior for learning (Piccardi & Glia, 2022). According to Dunn (2007), an expert in sensory processing, there are four patterns of sensory processing which are based on how self-regulation and neurological thresholds interact with each other. In this module the participants will learn about the major sensory systems, the definition of neurological thresholds, the four patterns of sensory processing, and sensory diets. Examples will be provided of how each sensory system might be impacted when students experience sensory processing difficulties. Sensory-based interventions and common sensory tools will be explored and explained for participants to better support students in the classroom. Data collection will also be reviewed for proper documentation of sensory-based interventions. By the end of this module, participants will apply their knowledge by reviewing a case study to demonstrate how to appropriately select materials and apply guiding principles.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand the four sensory processing neurological thresholds.
2. Learn at least two sensory strategies for each of the four neurological thresholds.
3. Learn at least three sensory activities to help student with sensory regulation