Just as children need food and water to function and participate in daily activities, they also need sensory input! Children may become overstimulated (hyperactive) or under stimulated (sluggish), requiring continuous sensory input throughout the day, known as a sensory diet. This sensory diet helps them to reach their “just right” level of engagement. This presentation will be given by a licensed pediatric occupational therapist and will provide you with strategies that parents/caregivers can use with materials in the home to help your child reach their “just right” level. Strategies will be provided for Ages Birth-3 years as well as 3-5 years. Time will be provided at the end of the session for open discussion/Q&A.
This class will also serve as a support group for all parents involved, with time to discuss experiences and bounce ideas off of each other towards the end of the class. Class will include handouts outlining what was discussed, as well as specific strategies that you can use with your child to promote their regulation for increased focus and engagement throughout the day!
+ $15 per person
+ best for parents of kids aged birth-5
+ pre-registration required, Zoom link will be sent after booking
+ workshop leader: Ilana Segal
About Ilana:
hello! i’m ilana segal i’m a resident of philadelphia, and live in the graduate hospital area of the city. i have been working as an occupational therapist for 7 years now, and have been working in early intervention for about 6 years. i have worked at various schools in the area working with children with various diagnoses including down syndrome, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, prader willi, add, adhd, odd, and currently 85% of my caseload is comprised of children with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. i provide therapy services both in school and in the home targeting areas of fine motor skills, self-regulation, overall strengthening, attention/focus, and use of sensory integration interventions. i specialize in working with children birth-5 years old, and seriously enjoy what i do. i get excited to go into work everyday, and see what new skills my kids will acquire. some of my best days are when i hear parents tell me how happy they are to have their child say hi to them, or call them mommy, daddy, or even just acknowledge their presence, for the first time ever, and i know everything i do is for a reason.