Each day we see more children who are “in the syndrome mix,” struggling with sensitivities and perceptions that impact their daily life and trigger maladaptive behaviors including anxiety, reactivity, withdrawal or aggression. This session will introduce participants to how the brain responds to information and how neurological differences impact the way an individual interacts with the world. This session is perfect for practitioners and parents who want to better understand and help children and young adults with a wide range of processing differences and diagnoses including spectrum disorders, PDA, attention deficits, sensory issues, anxiety and dysregulation. This session will introduce participants to the neuro-science behind being “quirky.” We will examine the impact of processing differences on communication, social ability and understanding, and then examine how the nervous system’s responses (polyvagal theory, fight or flight, etc.) cause or exacerbate anxiety, depression, behaviors and more. Finally, we will discuss strategies and interventions that work.
Learning Objectives
CEUs: 2 Clinical CEs Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Location: Zoom Requirements: Webcam (participants must be on camera) Presenter: Alexandra Freer Presenter Information:
Alexandra Freer, Alexandra Freer founded Key to Me Therapy in 2006 and has helped more than 1000 children, adolescents and adults improve their processing using technology-based therapies including Integrated Listening, the Safe & Sound Protocol and Interactive Metronome. In addition to her private practice, Alex conducts seminars and ongoing consultation around the world to help social workers, practitioners and parents understand the neuro-science behind anxiety and behavior, and how to utilize the most effective, multi-sensory approaches for helping individuals heal.
Price:
$40.00