Effective Treatment for Sensory, Motor and Cognitive Challenges

Lisa Irvine, MS, OTR/L

Online Course

Includes all course content in digital format

Prerequisites Required
2 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education

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Description

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Intellectual Disabilities (ID) present with problem behaviors at high rates. Problem behaviors such as self-injury, aggression, pica, disruption, and elopement result in a diminished quality- of-life for the individual and family. Recent evidence indicates yoga and mindfulness is an effective intervention in improving behaviors and gaining engagement with this unique population.

In this course, participants will examine the benefits of using yoga and mindfulness as a modality for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, sensory processing disorders and other neurodevelopmental disorders and how to properly integrate it into any setting. Participants will gain techniques to improve strength, self-awareness, focus, and regulation while promoting well-being. Participants will be able to utilize yoga as a therapeutic tool for intervention when they return to their clinic, school, or practice setting.

Highlights

  • Effective yoga and mindfulness strategies for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, sensory processing disorders and other neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Yoga, breath, and mindfulness techniques that individuals will enjoy and that will improve strength, reduce anxiety, improve focus, and body awareness

Learning Objectives

  1. Integrate yoga and mindfulness strategies to improve challenges within a variety of settings.
  2. Apply therapeutic breath and relaxation programs that spark creativity and improve focus, attention, and body awareness.

Course Content

Effective Treatment for Sensory, Motor and Cognitive Challenges
SCORM Package
Next Steps
Module
  1. Yoga and Mindfulness Techniques
    1. Self-body awareness
    2. Improving focus
    3. Calming the mind
    4. Listening
    5. Stress reduction
    6. Behavior Improvement
  2. Easily Integrating Yoga and Mindfulness into any Setting
    1. Creative ways to improve participation in group recreational activities in live and virtual sessions
Lisa Irvine, MS, OTR/L, RYT 200, is a licensed occupational therapist and is certified in yoga instruction and pediatric yoga. She currently works with youth at the New England Center for Children (NECC), a private school for students with developmental disabilities. Ms. Irvine teaches the practice of yoga for its improvement of gross motor, fine motor, oral motor, and visual motor skills, and its benefits in reducing anxiety, promoting self-awareness, as well as increased balance, postural strength, stability, and improved focus. She is an in-demand presenter and provides direct training and supervision to teachers in occupational curriculum. Ms. Irvine has expanded her outreach and uses her yoga experience to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in her community. She is honored to offer a unique student centered yoga experience to this community. Ms. Irvine earned a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from Dominican College and is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

DISCLOSURES

FINANCIAL: Lisa Irvine is compensated by Summit as an instructor and for work at the New England Center for Children.

NONFINANCIAL: Lisa Irvine has no nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

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