Sensory Processing ~ Making Connections
Sensory Processing:
Taking Next Steps
In this continuation of the one day workshop, we will revisit the principles of sensory processing and
discuss techniques and strategies that create meaningful learning experiences within sensory-friendly
environments. Participants will engage in entertaining small and large
group activities that reinforce content.
1:00PM - 2:30PM

Music and the brain

Developing a brain friendly flow
for the day

Providing sensations that sustain
enhanced brain processing

2:30PM - 2:45PM

BREAK

2:45PM - 4:00PM

Creating sensory environments

Nutrition basics

Discussion
Course Schedule:

9:00AM - 10:30AM

Why are brains different?

Program philosophy exercise

Brief overview of sensory
processing

1o:30AM - 10:45AM

BREAK

10:45AM - 12:00PM

Using brainstem sensations

Brain chemistry

12:00PM - 1:00PM

LUNCH

• Review the principles of sensory processing
and Ready states
• View behaviors from a brain oriented
frame of reference
• Begin to understand ways to maximize
music in the learning environment
• Create sensory diets by developing a
sensory flow of the day
• Create sensory friendly environments
• Have fun