1. Traveling Sensory Classroom
A Simulation Experience presented by:
Amy J. Helmuth
Family Support Partner Supervisor
Kalamazoo Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Latrieva Boston
Family Services Manager
ASK Family Services

2. 3 PARTS Education Sensory Simulation Debriefing DISTURBING!
EXAGGERATION!
Debriefing

3. Our Goals 1. You will gain insight
2. You will see a child’s behavior as communication.
3. You will become open to new ideas.
4. You will think creatively when trying to help a child.
Our Goals

4. Sensory Processing Disorder
Processing = Brain
Sensory Processing Disorder

5. 3 Types of SPD 1. Sensory Modulation Dysfunction
2. Sensory Discrimination
3. Postural Disorder
3 Types of SPD

6. FAR Senses

7. Proprioceptor
Interoception
Vestibular
Hidden Senses

8. EVERYONE!
WHO??

9. EVERYWHERE!
WHERE??

10. Possible Responses Children Ignore discomfort Become irritable
Eat or talk excessively
Experience motion sickness
Become anxious
Tantrum
Seeking Sensory
Possible Responses

11. Coping Tools Commonly Used Sunglasses Earplugs Gum Doodling Hiding
Moving
Crying
Coping Tools

12. Is Behavior Sensory Related???

13. Everyone manages sensory challenges. Some manage better than others
Everyone manages sensory challenges. Some manage better than others. Children need to be taught appropriate coping skills. If we do not understand their level of discomfort, we cannot adequately help them.