Sensory Processing, Problem-Solving and ADHD Impact on Social and Learning Behavior

Description

Location: New York

ADHD can be a complicated diagnosis as it is not only about not being able to pay attention. There are so many overlaps with other aspects concerning development and the nervous system being ready for the job of learning. During this workshop we will focus on the features of ADHD through the lens of sensory processing and typical development. The importance of considering working memory and other executive functions related to social and academic performance cannot be overstated. But how does it all go together? And what do we do about it? What is school and social performance when considering praxis, working memory and processing speed? These questions will be unpacked throughout the day and include practical tips of intervention throughout!

Outline / Agenda

Learning Objectives:

• Define 5 important constructs of ADHD related to developing learning behavior.
• Consider 5 elements of praxis relating to attention and working memory.
• List 10+ activities that relate to developing praxis and attentive skill.
• View an EF checklist designed to support setting up goals and intervention.
• Create a deeper clinical thinking beyond the observed behavior in classrooms.

Presenter: Maude Le Roux, OTR/L, SIPT, ADHD – CSP, Expert DIR/Floortime Trainer

Bio: Maude Le Roux is an inspiration to many professionals and parents across the globe.  Her workshops are popular and previous feedback included much praise. She was born and raised in South Africa and graduated from the University of Stellenbosch in Cape Town in 1984. Maude and Charl Le Roux moved to the USA in 1993 and opened A Total Approach in September 2001. Maude is SIPT certified and specializes in Sensory Integration services as it applies to functional activities of daily living, including improving the ability of children / students of all ages to partake in their learning environment.

Maude uses the practice of Sensory Integration at her center as a base for all her work. She designs her own live courses with regards to different areas of development (Developmental Pathways Model – DPM) and the impact on functional performance, activities of daily living, including the impact on academic performance. Maude works with a team of occupational therapists and speech language pathologists in her center She is well known for her experience and work with children with multiple different diagnosis, ages and stages and has expanded her work to adults, who continue to struggle with sensory processing. Maude has been trained in the DIR/Floortime Method since the late 90’s and became an expert training leader for ICDL in 2011. Her center is recognized as a DIR Certified center in the US. She is a mentor to many therapists, including OT, SLP and DIR professionals internationally. She opened the Maude Le Roux Academy online in January 2019. Maude has presented at conferences in a variety of settings across the US and internationally since 2007. She has co-authored the book, The Listening Journey, with Francoise Nicoloff, and her second book, Our Greatest Allies, is available on Amazon.com.

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

Educational Level: Intermediary

Pre-Requisites: None

Number of Participants: Unlimited

Instructional Methods: PowerPoint, Group Discussion, Video

Contact Hours: 5

To Register: Contact Malka Grunfeld at [email protected]