This 5-day training combines an exciting "camp-like" environment with an "INTENSIVE" sensory integration treatment approach for children ages 4-11 with special needs. Changing the nervous system at a quicker pace requires increase frequency, duration and intensity of sensory input! Counselors facilitate children to participate in a broad range of activities designed to have a therapeutic benefit. This is combined with occupational therapy utilizing the sensory integration theory and strategies with the underlying understanding of the plasticity of the brain. A limited number of participants who are interested will have the opportunity to experience hands-on learning using many dynamic strategies for working with children with special needs.  This includes but not limited to therapeutic horse-riding, aquatic therapy, reflex integration, therapeutic massage, auditory and visual processing intervention and so much more.  Hands-on learning time combined with formal learning time together average 8 hours per day. Participants who are Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants will be eligible to receive 41 contact hours, other clinicians 41 contact hours (must check with your national organization) and non-professionals 41 volunteer hours. Learning activities will include opportunities for both formal (lectures) and practical experiences.

The children most common diagnosis are mild to moderate sensory processing disorders which may or may not be accompanied with Autism , ADHD, Learning Disorder, Speech and language Disorder,  Developmental Delay and/or other developmental disorders. The goal of the program is to improve deficits associated with these disorders  that may be impacting their focus, learning ability, motor skills and/or social skills.  All children are ambulatory and toilet trained.  Participants will be able to work hands-on with the children.  Each participant will be presented with opportunities to enhance their professional development and skills within the framework of the child's goals and the mission of Kidz in Motion.  Our Mission is to provide a treatment environment in the context of a fun filled "camp-like" experience. The daily regime consists of facilitating various structured sensory-based activities which will take place on-site at OT For Kidz as well as off-site. 

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