Sensory Integration: Application for Children in their Natural Environments

by Allyson Chrystal
April 09, 2010
Reg. 8:30 AM, Workshop 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Description/Bio: This presentation will cover sensory integration issues that all children experience, and will provide strategies for children whose sensory experiences are different. Allyson will share a variety of information to give professionals and parents tools to help young children in this important area. Illinois teaching standards: #2-Human Development and Learning #5-Learning environment #6-Instructional delivery

Allyson Chrystal, MOT, OTR/L is an occupational therapist who has served children, adolescents, and their families in a wide variety of practice settings including clinics, school, and Early Intervention. She is currently on faculty as an instructor in the Occupational Therapy Program at Midwestern University in Downers Grove. She also provides direct Occupational Therapy services, program development, and consulting services for therapeutic day schools in both the Chicago and Phoenix metropolitan areas. Allyson's professional presentations have included topics such as sensory integration, strength-based approaches with children with autism, and child/adolescent mental health.

This training will provide 5.0 hours for the following:

• CPDUs (Continuing Professional Development Units) for teacher certification
• CDA (Child Development Associate) credit in area(s) #2 & #3
• CE credit for SLP, SW, LCPC, PT, and OT professionals

Full attendance is required to receive a certificate of participation.

In collaboration with Kishwaukee College Family Literacy, Dekalb 4-C, and Illinois Autism Training and Technical Assistance Project (IATTAP).

Registration form for this workshop.