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Practical Sensory Motor Strategies to Help OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS and PHYSICAL THERAPISTS Support Student Success 2016 SCHEDULE New Jersey Cherry Hill – February 10 (Voorhees) Newark – February 8 (Fairfield) NJ Professional Development Hours Available with Prior District Approval Approved by the NJ Board of PT Examiners for 5 Credits PA CPE Hours Verification Available with Prior District Approval in Cherry Hill

Presented by GREG SANTUCCI, MS, OTR/L Outstanding Occupational Therapist, Consultant and National Presenter Specifically Designed for Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Therapy Assistants, Special Education Staff, and Education Teams Working with Students in Preschool‑Grade 12 hhDozens of highly effective strategies you can use as an occupational therapist

or physical therapist to improve student sensory processing and accelerate progress in the school setting hhPractical sensory motor techniques to help improve student attention, decrease distractibility and increase self‑confidence and schoolwork hhEasy‑to‑understand, effective strategies to communicate with teachers and administrators about how sensory processing impacts school performance and behaviors hhProven tips on how to more accurately assess sensory needs in the classroom and how to incorporate sensory motor strategies into a student’s daily routine hhHow to use “sensory diets” effectively in school and maximize teacher carryover hhDemonstrations, labs and a comprehensive therapy resource handbook filled with practical strategies, therapy suggestions and sensory motor tools specifically useful for school‑based OTs and PTs

AOTA CEUs AVAILABLE AT ALL LOCATIONS

New York White Plains – February 9 (New Rochelle) NY CPE Hours Verification Available with Prior District Approval CT Five (5) Contact Hours Available with Prior District Approval NJ Professional Development Hours Available with Prior District Approval

Virginia Northern Virginia – February 11 (Fairfax) VA Renewal Points Available

This is one of the best

seminars I have been to in the past five years. Greg gives a

great presentation along with

awesome information to use on a daily basis.”

– MICHELE WEBSTER, OTR

Practical Strategies

Ten Key Benefits of Attending

Specifically designed for occupational and physical therapists, assistants and support staff, this seminar will provide you with many practical and effective sensory motor strategies to support students’ success in preschool through grade 12. Experienced, practicing occupational therapist, Greg Santucci, will share realistic strategies, techniques and insights that work in effectively meeting various students’ needs in an educational setting. Learn how to more fully use your knowledge and experience to develop effective programs designed for each individual student that will also benefit the whole class. Add group sensory motor activities to your repertoire that can be done in tight spaces! Discover how to make the most of available school equipment, and learn what sensory motor equipment you can easily carry in your portable ‘therapy bag.’ You will leave with a comprehensive therapy resource handbook that will help you begin implementing these ideas as soon as you return to your school and will provide a quick and easy reference to the dozens of practical ideas, tips and tools you will learn in this high‑energy seminar.

1. Ready‑to‑Use Strategies to Enhance Your Practice as an Occupational or Physical Therapist in the School Environment Acquire a wealth of school‑based intervention strategies to accelerate student progress and improve sensory processing for an entire class, a small group or individual students

2. Improve Your Clinical Observation Skills by Identifying Often‑Hidden Sensory Motor Challenges in Children

Discover how delays in sensory motor development have a direct impact on a student’s ability to sit quietly, pay attention, read efficiently, and have legible handwriting

3. Enhance Your Clinical Reasoning Skills by Gaining a New Understanding of Sensory Motor Development and How it Impacts Student Learning and Behavior Understand how developmental milestones and the integration of primitive movement patterns play a key role in the development of motor skills needed for optimal school performance

4. Provide Effective Strategies to Improve Self‑Regulation, Decrease Fidgeting and Improve Attention

Understand what students are telling us with their bodies and their behaviors … Learn teaching strategies that incorporate the use of sensory input to promote better focusing throughout the school day … Identify strategies that will have positive benefits for the whole class

5. Learn About the Latest Evidence‑Based Practices

Discover which programs/techniques have been proven to work and what new products are available to help with sensory processing … Be at the forefront of knowledge and be able to justify your clinical reasoning

6. More Accurately Assess the Sensory Demands of the Classroom Environment

Learn how to more accurately assess the sensory demands of the environment to determine what challenges may be encountered by your students with sensory processing difficulties … Gain a new perspective on incorporating sensory motor strategies into a busy, often‑crowded classroom

7. Strengthen Your Collaboration Skills for Working with School Staff Learn essential “Do’s and Don’ts” when implementing strategies in the classroom … Gain valuable tips on how to best collaborate with the entire educational team

8. Learn Innovative Ideas to Incorporate Sensory Diet Strategies to Help Students Better Access Classroom Instruction

Understand and relate to teachers how sensory processing impacts learning … Learn new easy‑to‑implement strategies ranging from formal programs to simpler strategies for the more reluctant teacher

9. Utilize Proven Tips to Modify Your Therapy Services for Different Grade Levels

Discover adaptations and modifications of your sensory motor activities and strategies for different grade levels and ages

10. Acquire Fresh, Innovative Ideas to Expand Your Therapy Repertoire

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Each participant will receive an extensive therapy resource handbook filled with strategies and techniques discussed in the seminar, enabling you to immediately implement them with your students

Outstanding Strategies You Can Use Immediately LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the seminar you will be able to: hhUtilize practical, realistic strategies to strengthen your role as an

occupational or physical therapist in your school hhDraw on your new clinical observation skills to identify underlying

sensory motor deficits that are impacting school performance hhBetter understand how efficient vestibular, visual and auditory

sensory systems are essential for students to perform at an optimal level in the classroom

Greg is an excellent

presenter. He is engaging and provides many

treatment strategies that can be used immediately within your practice.”

– DONNA TESSITORE, OTR/L

hhUse your knowledge of sensory motor development to design highly

effective treatment activities to improve sensory processing and accelerate student progress hhUtilize effective strategies to incorporate sensory diet activities that will

benefit individual students, small groups and the entire class hhApply simple techniques and proven strategies in the classroom to

improve attention, concentration and memory hhIncorporate easy‑to‑understand language and techniques to improve

sensory processing in the classroom and gain the cooperation of teachers and paraprofessionals hhUse appropriate supports, adaptations and activities for students with

functional visual challenges hhDetermine if in‑class or pull‑out therapy will provide more effective

results for diverse situations on your caseload hhExpand your “bag of tricks” with adaptations, accommodations and

interventions that range from inexpensive to free hhUtilize highly motivating therapy techniques to promote self‑esteem,

motivation and function among your most challenging students hhDevelop appropriate strategies to improve self‑regulation in the

school environment hhApply effective teaching techniques to promote motor planning skills hhDecrease stress and anxiety in learning situations by providing

appropriate sensory motor strategies, accommodations or modifications

To Register, Call Toll-Free 1-800-735-3503

hhEnergize and inspire your teachers, support staff and fellow therapists

with exciting, new activities

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Bureau of Education & Research

A Message From Your Seminar Leader, Greg Santucci

915 118th Avenue SE • PO Box 96068 • Bellevue, WA 98009-9668 Phone (800) 735-3503 • Fax (425) 453-1134 • www.ber.org

Dear Colleague: As therapists, we offer a very unique perspective about how children learn. While our schools are increasing academic demands and limiting opportunities for movement, we understand that good sensory motor development is essential for children to learn and behave at their highest level of ability. Understanding sensory processing, and being able to convey this information to teachers in the form of easy‑to‑implement strategies, is critically important to help a student who may be struggling in school. Teachers and parents may “see” poor handwriting, distractibility or disruptive behaviors. However, it’s often the “unseen,” hidden challenges of poor sensory processing that are impacting a student’s success in the classroom. My goal in our day together is to provide you with a fresh, new way of looking at how sensory motor development impacts school performance. I will share dozens of strategies, techniques and activities to improve student sensory processing. I will address the importance of a strong vestibular system and, more importantly, how to target it within the confines of a classroom, hallway or therapy room closet. We will explore how important a child’s visual processing is to learning. Together, we will answer the question, “Is it sensory, or is it behavior?” You will return to school the next day with innovative, new ideas to help the students on your caseload as well as with new approaches to improve your communication with teachers and parents. This is not a “sit and listen” seminar! You will have many opportunities to try new activities and collaborate with therapists who share the challenges and rewards of working with students in schools. My aim is that you will leave the seminar “fired up” and ready to return to your school with new ideas and a new energy to deliver the most effective therapy services to your students!

My goal in our day

together is to provide you with a fresh, new way of

I am excited to share experiences and collaborate with you and I look forward to our day together! Sincerely,

looking at how sensory

motor development impacts school performance.”

Greg Santucci P.S. As a practicing occupational therapist, I know just how valuable your time is; therefore, my focus will be on sharing practical strategies that work in today’s schools.

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What Your Colleagues Say About Greg Santucci “Greg is an excellent and passionate presenter! He has awesome treatment ideas and great knowledge on all sensory systems.” – Jackeline Ortiz, OT

“Greg is a dynamic presenter with practical information that I will immediately put into practice. He is organized and informative and brings ‘fun’ back into function.” – Melissa Frey, OT

“A very enjoyable, comfortable and informative seminar! I love that the seminar is interactive. Greg’s enthusiasm is contagious!” – Joan Markas, Team Leader/OT Services

“Great ideas, holistic perspective, passionate presentation!” – Kelly Martin, OTR/L

“Greg presents in a very clear and organized manner.”

– Ayana Romain, OTR/L

“This seminar is very insightful. Greg is a great speaker – very knowledgeable and fun. This is an overall great seminar experience.” – Kelly Hernandez, PT

“Outstanding seminar! Innovative, interesting! The best I have attended. Greg is an unbelievable speaker!” – Amelia Feerick, COTA

Uniquely Qualified Instructor Greg Santucci is an experienced and practicing occupational therapist, as well as a national presenter on topics related to school‑based practice and sensory processing for occupational therapists and physical therapists. Certified in Sensory Integration, the focus of his clinical work is helping children with Sensory Processing Disorders, including identifying the root cause of children’s behaviors or academic difficulties. Greg is a high‑energy therapist and presenter who will challenge your thinking and provide you with an abundance of innovative, highly effective ideas to enhance your clinical skills and accelerate progress of your students. As a clinician who continues to maintain a large caseload, Greg understands the challenges facing therapists who work in the schools. You’ll leave Greg’s seminar excited to return to your school with new sensory motor strategies that will help kids succeed and strengthen your role as a therapist in the school setting.

“It would seem difficult to conduct a five‑hour seminar and still maintain a high level of enthusiasm and keep participants engaged – Greg successfully accomplishes all that and gives great information!” – Michelle Craddock, COTA

“Absolutely wonderful! Greg is a dynamic speaker who, beyond being knowledgeable, is passionate about the topic.” – Tara Mansour, OT

“Great ideas and strategies to take back and incorporate right away. I left the seminar excited and energized.” – Kathleen Daniels, OT

“Greg presents in a fun and interactive manner throughout the day. I enjoyed the review of sensory motor development as well as the section on primitive reflexes. I’m looking forward to implementing lots of new ideas tomorrow!” – Amy Haroutunian, OT

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Extensive Resource Handbook

Special Benefits of Attending

Each participant will receive a comprehensive Practical Sensory Motor therapy resource handbook specifically designed Strategies to Help OCCUPATIONAL by Greg Santucci for this seminar. Included in the THERAPISTS and handbook are: PHYSICAL THERAPISTS Support Student Success ••Practical, proven strategies you can use immediately with students with sensory RESOURCE HANDBOOK processing disorders by Greg Santucci, MS, OTR/L Inexpensive, easy‑to‑obtain, highly effective •• items to include in your “therapy bag” ••Highly useful strategies to implement sensory diets and sensory motor activities in the Bureau of Education & Research classroom and during therapy sessions A valuable, detailed classroom •• observation checklist ••Suggestions, tips and ready‑to‑use programs to prevent meltdowns ••An array of ways to help your school staff understand the challenges of your students and use classroom accommodations and modifications to their benefit

Consultation Available Greg Santucci will be available at the seminar for consultation regarding your questions and the unique needs of your own occupational/physical therapy program.

Semester Credit Option

  Online Learning BER offers educators a wide range of online courses that are affordable, fun, fast, and convenient. BER is now offering On Demand Video‑Based courses as well as Scheduled Instructor‑Led courses. You also may earn optional graduate‑level credits for most courses. See the catalog of available courses at www.ber.org/onlinelearning

One graduate level professional development credit is available with an additional fee and completion of a follow‑up practicum project. Details for direct enrollment with Brandman University, part of the Chapman University system, will be available at the seminar.

Meet Inservice Requirements At the end of the program, each attendee will receive a certificate of participation that may be used to verify hours of participation in meeting continuing education requirements.

AOTA CEUs Available BER is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. Full attendance at this seminar qualifies for .5 AOTA CEUs. You will be required to sign a morning and afternoon attendance roster and complete a program evaluation. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. AOTA Educational level, Introductory, Category 2, Domain of OT.

Can’t Attend? On‑Site Training Most BER seminars can be brought to your school or district. See the options at www.ber.org/onsite or call 877‑857‑8964 to speak to one of our On‑Site Training Consultants.

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Another Professional Development Option:   Related Staff Development Audio Training A related BER seminar, Practical Strategies to Help Occupational Therapists Support Students and Become Integral School Team Members, presented by Occupational Therapy expert, Tere Bowen‑Irish, is available on CDs with a comprehensive resource handbook at a cost of $99.00 plus $9.00 shipping and handling. To order, call toll‑free 1‑800‑735‑3503 (Stock #A‑XOX‑1845) or use the order form on the back page. PLEASE NOTE: AOTA CEUs are not available for audio seminar programs.

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Program Hours All seminars are scheduled 8:30 a.m. ‑ 3:15 p.m. Check‑in 8:00 a.m. ‑ 8:30 a.m.

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Cancellations/Substitutions 100% of your paid registration fee will be refunded if you can’t attend and notify us at least 10 days before the seminar. Late cancellations can exchange for a certificate to attend another seminar or will be refunded less a $15 service fee. Substitutions may be made anytime without charge.

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Call the Bureau of Education & Research (800) 735‑3503 or visit us online at www.ber.org. The Bureau is North America’s leading presenter of seminar training for professional educators. Programs are based on sound research, are highly practical in content and consistently receive excellent evaluations.

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Seminars will be held at the following sites: hhCherry Hill: Mansion on Main Street – Voorhees, (856) 751-1717; hotel accommodations available at Hampton Inn – Voorhees, (856) 346-4500 hhNewark: Crowne Plaza – Fairfield, (973) 227-9200 hhNorthern Virginia: Hilton Garden Inn – Fairfax, (703) 385-7774 hhWhite Plains: Radisson – New Rochelle, (914) 576-3700

We stand behind the high quality of our programs by providing the following unconditional guarantee: If you are not satisfied with this program, we’ll give you a 100% refund of your registration fee.

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