Course Description

OTA and Sensory Mama/Grandma

Janet Darms and Julie Nixon

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome!

    • Start HERE!

    • Terminology: "ProprioWHAT!?!"

    • Terminology PRINTABLE
  • 2

    Building Your Sensory Tribe

    • Professional Support: When and How to Get Help

    • Parental Observations Log PRINTABLE

    • Family Support: Spouse and Siblings

    • Additional Support: Teachers, Coaches, Babysitters, Etc

  • 3

    Getting an Education: The Senses

    • In-depth Look at Proprioception

    • Proprioceptive Activities PRINTABLE

    • In-depth Look at Vestibular

    • Vestibular Activities List PRINTABLE

    • In-depth Look at Tactile

    • Sensory Bin Fillers PRINTABLE

    • In-depth Look at Auditory

    • In-depth Look at Oral

    • Oral Activities PRINTABLE
  • 4

    The Sensory Toolbox

    • Schedules and Transitions

    • Handling Meltdowns/Calming Strategies

    • Creating a Personalized Sensory Game Plan
  • 5

    Common Sensory Life Hangups

    • Clothing Issues

    • Bathing Issues

    • Sleeping Issues

    • Feeding Issues

    • Hair Care Issues

    • Toilet Training Issues
  • 6

    Wrap Up

    • We're Done, But You're Not!