Inclusion in Classrooms: Understanding & Overcoming Invisible Learning Barriers
Presented by Joanie Calem | February 6, 2025 7PM EST
INTRODUCTORY LEVEL | 1 HOUR | LIVE ONLINE via ZOOM | INTERACTIVE
In this webinar, we will review invisible disabilities (such as autism, Sensory Processing Disorder(SPD), Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and C-PTSD, etc.) for early childhood professionals who need to integrate students who may be struggling with these conditions, all of which can cause challenges to learning in classrooms. By combining background information about how SPD presents in classroom behaviors, practical tools for both students and teachers, and classroom strategies for building inclusive classroom communities, Joanie presents possibilities for more compassionate classrooms and schools. When we can recognize the sensory triggers, we can (ideally) circumvent the meltdowns. We can also teach our sensory students to be proactive about their own sensory systems and teach our other students to be supportive allies.
DISCLOSURES [Joanie Calem]
Financial Disclosures – JOANIE CALEM has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Nonfinancial Disclosures - JOANIE CALEM has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Objectives
The participants will be able to…
1. Identify the eight central areas of Sensory Processing Disorder
2. Describe the connection between SPD and ACES and trauma-informed care.
3. Identify strategies to help individuals experiencing sensory overload
Agenda
1. Understanding Invisible Disabilities in the Classroom (7-7:10pm)
2. Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) in Classroom Settings (7:11-7:20pm)
3. Trauma-Informed Care: The Connection Between SPD and ACES (7:21pm-7:35pm)
4. Practical Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms (7:36-7:50pm)
5. Q&A (7:51-8pm)
DURATION: 1 HOUR
This webinar offers the following CE Credits:
This program is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUS (Introductory Level)
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
ASHA Certification Maintenance Standards require that all certificate holders (CCC-A and CCC-SLP) must accumulate 30 Certificate Maintenance Hours (CMHs) of professional development during each 3-year certification maintenance interval in order to maintain their ASHA Certificates of Clinical Competence (CCC).
How to obtain your certificate:
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You MUST attend the webinar from start to finish
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You MUST fill out the attendance form (will be sent via email)
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You MUST answer & submit the evaluation form after the webinar (will be sent via email)
ASHA will reflect your CEU credits on your ASHA CEU Registry within 45 days.
Contact [email protected] for any issues/concerns.
Speaker's Biography
Joanie Calem is a music educator, an autism parent, a singer/songwriter, a storyteller and an inclusion advocate. In Joanie’s ongoing music classroom work, she focuses on creating welcoming spaces that raise awareness of the beauty of individual uniqueness of all students. She believes that bullying disappears when difference is valued and appreciated. As an inclusion advocate, Joanie presents professional development workshops for educators and administrators on understanding and supporting individuals with Sensory Processing Disorder, ACES and other “non-apparent disabilities”.
Host's Biography
Dr. Scott Mesh is the Director of Young Child Learning and the CEO and Co-Founder of Los Niños Services which serves 2,000 young children with special needs each year through homecare and center services. He is a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of experience working with young children and their families and is an expert on assessing young children for developmental disabilities and autism. He has helped thousands of parents over the years make the transition to gaining help for their children through early childhood special education services. He is a leader in early childhood development and working effectively with parents.
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