Presenters: Sam and Rebecca OT Students 2012

SENSORY MODULATION - WHAT IS THIS FORGIEN CONCEPT? HOW DOES IT FIT WITH IPS? WHY ARE WE USING IT AT PEARL? WHO WILL BE USING IT? WITH WHO IS THE ROOM GOING TO BE USEFUL? WHEN WILL IT BE USED? WHEN WILL IT BE READY FOR USE? WHAT DOES IT HAVE TO DO WITH IPS? HOW IS IT USEFUL? WHO ARE THESE STRANGE LOOKING STUDENTS AND WHY ARE THE HERE? WHAT’S AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST? SENSORY PROFILE – WHHATTTTTT???? PROPRIOCEPTION, TACTILE, AUDITORY, VESTIBULAR – I’M SORRY COME AGAIN??? I DON’T SEE THE USE OF THE ROOM I’M NEVER USING IT, IT SOUNDS USELESS

Sensory Integration - "the neurological process that organizes sensation from one’s own body and from the environment, and makes it possible to use the body effectively within the environment.” (Ayres, 1989) Sensory Processing Disorder: A condition in which the organisation and processing of sensory stimuli is disrupted, resulting in distress or other impacts on quality of life (SPD Australia, 2012). Sensory modulation is the external moderation of incoming sensory stimulation so that a range of optimal performance/adaptation is maintained. In mental health, it is “to heal the mind through the physical sensations of the body.” (LeBel, Champagne, Stromberg & Coyle, 2010, p. 2)

Sensory integration rooms Snoezelen rooms (Multi-sensory room) Sensory modulation rooms The difference in these rooms is dependable upon the type of equipment used and the aim of the room itself. (Champagne, 2011; Singh et al., 2004).

Facilitate and expand on current IPS practices. Aim to prompt conversation between IPS worker and peer. IPS - facilitate growth and learning for the IPS worker and peer alike and empowering people to facilitate their own recovery Sitting with discomfort and finding ways to experience it differently. Sensory modulation room at PEARL will help the education process by allowing people to explore their preferences for different sensory stimulus and attribute it to why they do or do not like it. Increase positive outcomes! Gardner et al. (2012) noted that within an organisation the use of a sensory group or room will help to facilitate mutual exploration of sensory items and to promote conversation related to sensory preferences. (Gardner et al., 2012).

Established within the field of occupational therapy. Only discipline so far too really utilise sensory modulation and provide clients with sensory modulation interventions. Most evidence is catered towards occupational therapy practice. OT’s conduct standardised assessments and evaluations for sensory modulation purposes providing some background and detail on different people’s sensory preferences. The core values and practices of occupational therapy are quite heavily aligned with that of IPS. Occupational therapy prides itself on the value placed on learning about the person’s barriers to participation in daily activities through conversation and meaningful engagement. Narrative therapy! (Mead & Hilton, 2003; Mead & MacNeil, 2004; Mead & MacNeil, 2005)

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Week 1: Getting a grip Week 2: Preparing (Inventory, group attendance, study) Week 3 & 4: Started working on literature review (along with receiving training from Anna Mason) and conducting OT assessments (Sensory Profile) with peers. Week 5: Finalised Lit review, Began resource development, OT assessments with peers. Week 6: Finalised resource development, OT assessment with peers continued. Week 7: Handover of finished project. Continue OT assessments, Enjoy the rest of our time at PEARL What We have been doing.

Orientation guide CD Player and CD’s Fact sheets for equipment - role playing exercise Massage Chair/ Rocking Chair Bean bags (scented/non-scented) Visual equipment (all the things that light up) Weighted product Feedback

Its important that everyone who uses the room respects its purpose. Items should be used properly, according to the way described on the fact sheets (taken from item manuals). Items should be cleaned after use, even if not visibly soiled. Water doesn’t mix well with electricity, so be careful. People should not use sensory items in the room alone. People should not sleep or eat in the room.

Once the resource centre house is moved – recommend that the sensory modulation room is moved to the garage here at Pheasant St. Explore the use of it for crisis planning (Wellness Recovery Action Plan). Stress alleviation – not exactly IPS though!! Where do you think the room could go? (Mead, 2003; Mead & Hilton, 2003).

You guys do what you do – use the room – test out the waters Students to look into a trial of potential uses for the room – collaborate with Trudy on these Students to get to know the peers and the IPS workers Students to do sensory profile assessments What do you purpose we recommend for future students?

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