Sensory Learning
Disclaimer
Although I am an Occupational Therapist, we are not under any therapist-client relationship. The ideas presented by Sensory for Dementia, LLC are for informational and educational purposes only. None of the information contained in this presentation is intended to constitute, nor does it constitute, medical advice. You should not act or rely on any information contained in this presentation or associated resources without seeking the advice of your healthcare professional.
Lessons
1. Intro to Sensory Health
What is sensory health? Why is it important for physical health, mental health, & overall well-being?
2. Sensory Processing 101
What is the Neurophysiological process? What do I need to know in order to stay healthy and informed?
3. Supporting "Just Right" Levels of Sensation
What are “just right” levels? How can I monitor and test this?
4. Tactile System
What is the tactile system? How does this system influence my ability to function every day?
5. Vestibular System
What is the vestibular system? How does this system influence my ability to function every day?
6. Proprioceptive System
What is the proprioceptive system? How does this system influence my ability to function every day?
7. Auditory System
What is the auditory system? How does this system influence my ability to function every day?
8. Visual System
What is the visual system? How does this system influence my ability to function every day?
9. Gustatory System
What is the gustatory system? How does this system influence my ability to function every day?
10. Olfactory System
What is the olfactory system? How does this system influence my ability to function every day?
11. Interoceptive System
What is the interoceptive system? How does this system influence my ability to function every day?
12. Mutlisensory Integration
What is the multisensory integration? How does it influence my ability to function every day?
Sarah Nord, MS, OTR/L, CDP
Sensory Learning
About
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Sarah graduated from Thomas Jefferson University with a Master of Occupational Therapy in 2013 and also holds a Bachelor of Education from Kent State University. Sarah is passionate about supporting the sensory and emotional regulation needs of people across the lifespan, including older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. She is a Certified Dementia Practitioner and a Level 1 Advanced Professional in Sensory Processing Disorder (credentialed by the STAR Institute for SPD). Sarah is the founder and owner of Sensory for Dementia, LLC where she provides informational and educational resources to teach people how to support the sensory needs of adults with dementia. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys traveling, hiking, snuggling with her cat, and dating her husband!
Learn more about Sarah’s amazing work at sensoryfordementia.com!
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