• Comment from the January 2006 conference: A Nonlinear Dynamics Approach to Sensory Modulation - "Tina Champagne blew me away! She made me proud to be an OT and inspired to get back into psych OT!" - Hollie Marron, OTR/L

  • Comment from the January 2006 conference: A Nonlinear Dynamics Approach to Sensory Modulation - "Excellent conference! Your depth of knowledge and passion is inspirational. I left there with new ideas and motivation to develop a new and improved sensory focus on our unit. I even signed up for an online introduction course to aromatherapy - I got my first lesson today! (I love my lavender scented beanbag.) I’m looking forward to working with you more." - Diane Trikakis, OTR/L

  • Comment from the January 2006 conference: A Nonlinear Dynamics Approach to Sensory Modulation - "Tina Champagne was wonderful! Her ability to answer questions so that all the professionals in the room would benefit (OTR, COTA, RN, support staff) was unmatched. To be able to present as much information as well as she did in such a short time is unmatched!" - Meghan Franklin, MS, OTR/L

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This is one example of a sensory diet/modulation form  created by occupational therapists to assist the consumer with the identification of the types of things available in each setting, to be used preventatively and/or during crisis states. These handouts should include a variety of options, which can be made available for use.  This particular form was developed for a specific adult acute care inpatient psychiatric setting, where most of the listed options have been made readily available. A "sensory diet" may be created and utilized in treatment, with or without a sensory room, and is very appropriate in occupational therapy practice with clients of all ages.  Such handouts are often useful for facilitating an increased awareness regarding what things tend to influence one's system and how, and for information gathering prior to attempting to help an individual create a sensory diet.

Sensory Modulation: An Essential Element of Occupation by Tina Champagne, M.Ed., OTR/L offers information on sensory approaches, sensory room development and a host of practical ideas and handouts for practice, which are appropriate for use among adolescent, adult and geriatric populations.

Last Updated ( Saturday, 17 June 2006 )
 
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Attendee Comments

Comment from the January 2006 conference:
A Nonlinear Dynamics Approach to Sensory Modulation

Tina Champagne blew me away! She made me proud to be an OT and inspired to get back into psych OT! - Hollie Marron, OTR/L