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Sensory-focused Practice
Some people need a lot of assistance to participate in any activity. They enjoy the immediate, the “here and now”, each step of the task. Sensory-focused activities are ideal for people who do not understand that activities have outcomes. The individual’s sensory preferences and skills are incorporated into each stage of the activity. Providing activities in this way enables the person to be a more active participant in a way that is meaningful to them, and provides more interactive opportunities with their communication partners.
The workshop will provide information about:
- the role of the senses and the impact of sensory processing disorders on behaviour
- sensory assessments
- resources
It will also provide participants with strategies for:
- enhancing sensory performance
- making any activity sensory-focused
- building sensory strategies into a person’s daily activities including communication supports
- planning and implementing sensory-focused programmes/activities/multi-sensory environments
Audience
Disability Support Workers, Therapists and interested others who support people with profound intellectual and multiple disability (PIMD).
Presenter: Mandy Williams
Mandy has worked for over 35 years in the disability sector. She has a particular interest in sensory processing disorders and participation in everyday activities for people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities. She has presented nationally and internationally on these topics. She co-edits the ECAPSS newsletter and has written a number of articles and the book “Activities for Everyone: Art and Craft”. Mandy is an Accredited Occupational Therapist and a member of the Communication Resource Centre team – a service of Scope Victoria.
To register for this workshop you will need to complete an application form. The application form can be downloaded here or contact the Communication Resource Centre: Telephone 03 9843 2000; Email crc@scopevic.org.au; 830 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill 3128.
