Inclusion in Classrooms: Understanding & Overcoming Invisible Learning Barriers
Presented by Joanie Calem
1 HOUR | SELF-PACED | NON-INTERACTIVE | RECORDED FEBRUARY 2025
In this course, 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, teachers and therapists, 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.
This course is for Early Childhood Teachers, Therapists, and other Professionals who work with young children.
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.
Get access to this course for 6 months and obtain a CEU certificate for $19.
PURCHASE THIS COURSE ($19)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
2. Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) in Classroom Settings
3. Trauma-Informed Care: The Connection Between SPD and ACES
4. Practical Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms
5. Conclusion
DURATION: 1 HOUR, 5 MINUTES
This webinar offers the following CE Certificates/Credits:
1.0 NYSED SW CONTACT HOURS
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work (NYSED SW)
Provider Code #0365
Approval Period: 8/31/25 - 8/31/28
Young Child Learning is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers. Young Child Learning maintains responsibility for the program. Social work professionals should contact their regulatory board to confirm course approval for continuing education credits.
1.0 NYSED OT CONTACT HOURS
New York State Education Department, Board of Occupational Therapy (NYSED OT)
Approval Period: 8/1/2024 - 7/31/2027
Young Child Learning is an approved Continuing Education Provider by the New York State Board for Occupational Therapy. Young Child Learning maintains responsibility for the program. NYSED Approval Period: (08/01/2024 – 07/31/2027). Occupational therapist professionals should contact their regulatory Board to confirm course approval for continuing education credits. Contact Young Child Learning with any questions or concerns at (212) 787-9700 ext. 333 or via email at [email protected]
1.0 CTLE CONTACT HOURS
New York State Education Department, Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE)
Provider Code #23394
Approval Period: 3/29/22 - 3/29/2027
Young Child Learning is recognized by the New York State Education Department's Office of Teaching Initiatives as an approved sponsor of CTLE for Professional Classroom Teachers, School Leaders and Level III Teaching Assistants.
1.0 ASWB CE CREDITS (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL)
Association of Social Work Boards
(ASWB)
Young Child Learning, #1366, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 3/30/25-3/30/28. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 General continuing education credits.
1.0 NASP CE CREDITS
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
Provider Code #1111
Approval Period: 4/1/25 - 4/1/28
This workshop provides NASP CPD credit for school psychologists. Young Child Learning is approved by NASP (National Association of School Psychologists) to offer continuing education for school psychologists. Young Child Learning maintains responsibility for the program. Contact Young Child Learning with any questions or concerns at (212) 787-9700 ext. 3330 or via email at [email protected].
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 watch all the video lessons. Afterwards, you will automatically be given access to the post-test and the evaluation form.
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You MUST pass the post-test (75% passing grade). You are able to take the test multiple times until you pass.
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You MUST answer and submit the evaluation form.
You will receive your certificate within 48 hours after fulfilling the above requirements via email.
For ASHA, your CE Credits will be reflected on your CE Registry account within 45 days after you fulfill the above requirements, and after we send your registration info to their team.
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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