Making Sense of Sensory Needs - Part 1

Susan and Cissy had the privilege of talking with Laura Dowdy Northcutt.  Laura is an occupational therapist with a wealth of experience helping individuals with motor needs and developing skills needed to take care of their daily living needs.  The sensory system is certainly involved in our ability to move through our day and take care of ourselves.  She and Cindy Castillo, a BCBA, developed a training to help school staff look at the sensory needs of their students.  She also has a great deal of experience with dyslexia and serves as the Assistant Director of Responsive Services for a school district in the Houston area.  She is happy to share a checklist and a "sensory toolbox" with our listeners.  You can find it under the visual supports tab of the Function Junction website - www.functionjunction.org. Stay for the question and come back next week for more great information about our sensory systems and learning.