When: October 30, November 6, November 13, 2024 (Wednesdays from 10 to 11.30am US ET)

Location: Online

So many students are struggling in the classroom environment. They may have agile minds and average IQs, but they consistently lose track of instruction, appear to be distracted, and frequently learn to dislike going to school. Parents are frustrated as they try to make sense of motivating their child. Educators are frustrated as their well-prepared lessons and good intentions appear not to reach all their intended audience. The classroom environment itself can contribute to inattention and focus, though the internal world of the nervous system can also be particularly intrusive when needing to engage in learning.

This short workshop series will take a deeper look at this increasing phenomenon and consider the impact of both the sensory and emotional expectations of classrooms today. Included will be multiple tips and ideas to support whole groups and individuals in our bid for maintaining curious minds in the learning environment.

Who should attend this workshop?

• Educators who currently have more students that needs support than ever before and consequently need to adapt in ever increasing ways
• Occupational Therapists who work or support educators in the classrooms with increasingly diverse needs of individual profiles of students
• School professionals who are supporting or in need of support with school students
• Parents of students who need to contribute to their student’s team in IEP discussions as well as at home

Outline / Agenda:

Session 1: October 30, 2024  The Classroom Environment

Session 2: November 6, 2024  Sensory Profiles of Students

Session 3: November 13, 2024  Relationships Matter

Note: If the time zone does not suit your schedule, please register to view the recording for 60 days after the live session.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, the workshop participant will be able to:

• Consider at least 20 accommodations in the physical environment that will support different learning styles in a classroom setting
• Apply the idea of a sensory diet through considering the classroom schedule and little ideas that can create larger impact over diverse profiles
• List 8 sensory systems to consider in student profiles
• Create effective “mini-ideas" to support individual profiles in the larger group context, while considering the time needed to support curriculum goals
• Ponder their “use of self” in the context of the educational relationship between the educator, related services and the students.

 Assessment: Completion of Feedback Form

Certificate of attendance will be provided. For Occupational Therapists CE credit through NOTCB has been applied for.

Provider Name: The Maude Le Roux Academy

Presenter: Maude Le Roux is a veteran OT with 39+ years of experience and has experience in multiple methodologies that she has used successfully in pediatric care. She has formed her own work from multiple exposures to other thought leaders and included this in her eclectic approach to development across multiple diagnostic categories. Maude is a highly skilled therapist and has been training professionals and parents globally in her methods since 2007. She has presented at several international and national conferences and operates a full training schedule year-round. She co-authored her book “Our Greatest Allies” with Lauren O’Malley (parent), which reflects the journey of one child as he went through the process at her center. Her unique understanding of sensori-motor and socio-emotional development is rooted in research completed in Sensory Integration as well as Mental Health, to which she adds her own flavor of “getting into the mind of a child”. Maude understands children and she is frequently heard to say: “If the child could, he/she would”!

Special Needs Accommodation: We invite anyone who may need specific accommodations to contact [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Cancellation policy: Payment is due in full with registration through the website and there is a non-refundable cancellation fee of $25 at any time. If the course participant cancels within 30 days prior to the course starting date, the reimbursement would be 75% and within 2 weeks of the course; reimbursement would be calculated at 50%. Please contact [email protected] if you have any further questions in this regard. 

Target Audience: Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Medical Professionals, Social Workers, Psychologists, Educators, Parents

Educational Level: Intermediary

Instructional Methods: PowerPoint, Group Discussion, Video

Contact Hours: 4 hours, 30 minutes

Fee: $125.00