Monthly Meetup
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SENSORY REGULATION STRATEGIES
FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE DEAFBLIND and
DEAF WITH ADDITIONAL DISABILITIES
Thursday, April 2nd
Thursday, April 9th
7-8:30 pm CST
Designed for parents, teachers, paraprofessionals, and interpreters working with children who are deaf, deafblind, or have additional disabilities. Sensory processing challenges can significantly impact a child’s ability to regulate emotions and engage in learning. This session will focus on understanding these sensory needs and introduce practical, evidence-informed tools to support regulation. The training will also provide guidance on recognizing signs of sensory dysregulation and implementing effective interventions in both home and school environments.
Learner Outcomes:
The participant will be able to:
- Understand the sensory needs of children who are deaf, deafblind, and deaf plus.
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Get an introduction to bilateral tapping and other regulation techniques.
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Learn strategies to support emotional and sensory regulation throughout the day.
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Obtain practical tools and routines to promote focus, calm, and engagement.
THIS TRAINING IS INCLUDED FREE IN THE PROFESSIONAL AND FRIEND ACADEMY
*ASL INTERPRETER PROVIDED*
ALSO AVAILABLE:
AVAILABLE ON DEMAND!
Designed to equip educators, paraprofessionals, interpreters, and parents with practical tools and strategies for supporting children who are deaf, deafblind, or deaf with additional disabilities ("deaf plus") in the classroom. This session will focus on essential adaptations that promote communication, independence, and meaningful access to the curriculum. Explore a variety of classroom supports, including the use of visual and tactile schedules, tactile labeling systems for classrooms and school environments, methods for adapting visual materials, and effective integration of assistive technology. Whether you’re new to working with this population or looking to enhance your current practices, this session will provide actionable ideas to create inclusive, supportive, and accessible learning spaces.
Here's what will be covered:
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Essential adaptations that promote communication, independence, and meaningful access to the curriculum.
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Classroom supports, including the use of visual and tactile schedules, tactile labeling systems for classrooms and school environments, methods for adapting visual materials, and effective integration of assistive technology.
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Actionable ideas to create inclusive, supportive, and accessible learning spaces.
THIS TRAINING IS INCLUDED FREE IN THE PROFESSIONAL AND FRIEND ACADEMY
*ASL INTERPRETER PROVIDED*
