The Sensory Connection: An OT and SLP Team Approach - Sensory and Communication Strategies That Work! - Softcover

Kashman, Nancy; Mora, Janet

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1932565485 ISBN 13: 9781932565485

Verlag: FUTURE HORIZONS INC, 2005

Inhaltsangabe

Drawing on their extensive experience in developing and implementing effective treatment programs in homes, schools, and clinics, Nancy Kashman (OT) and Janet Mora (SLP) provide practical advice and workable strategies to help children and adults with sensory and communication disorders.

 

Combining aspects of occupational and speech-language therapies, Nancy and Janet demonstrate how an integrated team approach increases therapeutic effectiveness while maximizing the benefits of treatment resources. This revised edition offers even more techniques that can enhance a person's ability to attend, function, and learn. Detailed, illustrated appendices show and explain creative activities and include sample handouts.

 

Supported by numerous references and case studies, the authors tackle topics such as:

• Understanding Sensory Integration and Communication
• Sensory Processing Difficulties
• Sensory-Based Behaviors
• A Therapeutic Approach to Intervention
• The Benefits of Teaming
• Assessment of Communication Skills and Sensory Motor Skills
• Assessment of the Environment
• Environmental Strategies and Supports
• Treatment Strategies for Children
• Strategies for the Adult & Older Child
• Transitions & Informational Tools
• Oral & Feeding Interventions
• Developing Communication Skills
• Using Videos
• And more!

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Nancy Kashman, LOTR graduated from the University of Wisconsin and has been a pediatric occupational therapist for over twenty years, working in a variety of home and school settings. She emphasizes sensory integration and neurodevelopmental treatment using a multi-sensory approach that is individualized to the needs of each child. Ms. Kashman also trains educators and therapists nationally in the use of sensory integration techniques to facilitate skill development.

Janet Mora, MA, CCC-SLP, is a graduate of Tulane University and is certified in speech language pathology, elementary education, learning disabilities, and school administration. She is director of the innovative Chartwell Center in New Orleans and is an experienced speech therapist, classroom teacher, and student appraisal coordinator. She is also a nationally known speaker on using sensory integration techniques to facilitate communication skills for children and adults.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: FUTURE HORIZONS INC
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2005
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1932565485
• ISBN 13: 9781932565485
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 191
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Buchbär; info@buchbaer.de; ; Weberstr. 67; Osnabrück; 49084; Deutschland