Sensory Integration Presentation - On Tuesday, April 13th, 2010 at 7:00 pm in the Parker Damon Library, the AB SpEd PAC will host a presentation on Sensory Processing Disorder by Deborah Bauch, M.S., OTR/L of the Astra Foundation.

Is your child sensitive to noise or bright lights? Does he/she dislike touching certain sticky materials like glue? Does your child love to play with sand and water or like to bump and crash things? Does he/she dislike having their teeth brushed or hair combed? Do tags or tight fitting clothes bother him/her? All of these things may be signs that your child has some sensory processing issues. If you're wondering whether or not your child's behavior is typical, join us this evening to learn more about Sensory Integration issues.

Deborah's presentation will give an overview of the different aspects of sensory processing: regulation, sensory modulation, motor planning and praxis. She will review difficulties and typical behaviors in children with poor sensory processing and discuss treatment for sensory processing disorders as well as carry over into home and school. A portion of the evening will be devoted to answering questions from parents. So think about and jot down any questions you may have for Deborah.

About Deborah Bauch, M.S., OTR/L - Deborah has worked for more than twenty five years in pediatrics and Early Intervention. As the Clinical Director at the Astra Foundation, she conducts DIR®-based workshops for parents and professionals and has presented at local, regional and national conferences. She is an Adjunct Professor at Lesley University and teaches three Masters level courses in Greenspan and Wieder's DIR® model. She also serves as a senior clinician and Facilitator for the Interdisciplinary Council on Learning Disorders (ICDL) and the DIR® Summer Institute. She currently consults to school districts, works directly with children of all ages, as well as families, and serves as a mentor for professionals. She was the 2008 recipient of the Margaret L. Bauman award for Outstanding Therapy Provider. She is certified in Sensory Integration, and is a registered, licensed Occupational Therapist. Deborah is currently a Fellow in Dr. Ed Tronick's Infant Parent Mental Health Program in Boston.