Faculty:Varleisha D. GibbsDuration:5 Hours 53 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Dec 16, is Archive: 2016 Description Manual (15.70 MB) 82 Pages Available after Purchase Outline How Self Regulation Affects a Child’s Physical, Mental and Emotional WellbeingOverlay of systemsOverlap with sensory processing disorder,ADHD, autism, giftedness, anxiety and related conditionsSensory Processing Disorder (SPD)Vestibular, proprioceptive, and sensory modulation characteristicsWhat can go wrongMaking it right: case studies and videosTherapeutic Strategies: Interactive Metronome® (IM), Sound Therapy, brushing, sensory diets, and MeMoves™Creating a Sensory DietDesigning and implementing sensory dietsADHDParker’s guidelines for giving medsGreenspan’s strategies for avoiding medsCognitive strategies, attention strategies and mindfulness meditationSelf-ManagementAs a powerful behavior program for ADHDCase study on breaking “stimming” habitsUtilizing VideoRole play & video modelingTeaching functional skillsCatching child “being good”AutismLayers of autismWorking with emotionsCommunication strategies that provide controlMatch-and-repeat technique for social engagementDealing with picky eating and poor sleep habitsBehavioral strategies for eliminating difficult behaviorFirst-Person StoriesWhat, why and howMaking Transitions UneventfulStrategies for smooth transitionsOther ApproachesMusic therapyAlternative therapyCalming StrategiesMusic, Me-Moves™Deep pressureEase™ Faculty Varleisha D. Gibbs, PhD, OTD, OTR/L Related seminars and products: 12 Varleisha D. Gibbs, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist and author with 18 years of experience working with children and adolescents diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing disorders and Neurological disorders..
Archive: Faculty:Varleisha D. GibbsDuration:5 Hours 53 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Dec 16, 2016 Description Manual (15.70 MB) 82 Pages Available after Purchase Outline How Self Regulation Affects a Child’s Physical, Mental and Emotional WellbeingOverlay of systemsOverlap with sensory processing disorder,ADHD, autism, giftedness, anxiety and related conditionsSensory Processing Disorder (SPD)Vestibular, proprioceptive, and sensory modulation characteristicsWhat can go wrongMaking it right: case studies and videosTherapeutic Strategies: Interactive Metronome® (IM), Sound Therapy, brushing, sensory diets, and MeMoves™Creating a Sensory DietDesigning and implementing sensory dietsADHDParker’s guidelines for giving medsGreenspan’s strategies for avoiding medsCognitive strategies, attention strategies and mindfulness meditationSelf-ManagementAs a powerful behavior program for ADHDCase study on breaking “stimming” habitsUtilizing VideoRole play & video modelingTeaching functional skillsCatching child “being good”AutismLayers of autismWorking with emotionsCommunication strategies that provide controlMatch-and-repeat technique for social engagementDealing with picky eating and poor sleep habitsBehavioral strategies for eliminating difficult behaviorFirst-Person StoriesWhat, why and howMaking Transitions UneventfulStrategies for smooth transitionsOther ApproachesMusic therapyAlternative therapyCalming StrategiesMusic, Me-Moves™Deep pressureEase™ Faculty Varleisha D. Gibbs, PhD, OTD, OTR/L Related seminars and products: 12 Varleisha D. Gibbs, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist and author with 18 years of experience working with children and adolescents diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing disorders and Neurological disorders.
Dr. Gibbs is In 2003, founded Universal Progressive Therapy, Inc., a company that provides interdisciplinary and quality therapeutic services to families..
In 2003, Dr. Gibbs founded Universal Progressive Therapy, Inc., a company that provides interdisciplinary and quality therapeutic services to families.
founding president, is As she provided treatment interventions and education in the areas of sensory integration, autism as well as family-centered care..
As founding president, she provided treatment interventions and education in the areas of sensory integration, autism as well as family-centered care.
This venture is ignited her passion for providing family-centered care..
This venture ignited her passion for providing family-centered care.
Dr. Gibbs is received her PhD at Seton Hall University with a dissertation focusing on racial health disparities of the Autism Spectrum diagnostic process..
Dr. Gibbs received her PhD at Seton Hall University with a dissertation focusing on racial health disparities of the Autism Spectrum diagnostic process.
Dr. Gibbs is also earned her doctorate in occupational therapy at Thomas Jefferson University and her master's training in occupational therapy from Columbia University..
Dr. Gibbs also earned her doctorate in occupational therapy at Thomas Jefferson University and her master's training in occupational therapy from Columbia University.
Dr. Gibbs is is currently the Vice President of Practice Engagement and Capacity Building at the American Occupational Therapy Association..
Dr. Gibbs is currently the Vice President of Practice Engagement and Capacity Building at the American Occupational Therapy Association.
She is is the former Scientific Programs officer at the American Occupational Therapy Foundation..
She is the former Scientific Programs officer at the American Occupational Therapy Foundation.
Dr. is also served as the inaugural chair and director of the master’s programs in occupational therapy at Wesley College in Dover, DE where she was a tenured associate professor..
Dr. also served as the inaugural chair and director of the master’s programs in occupational therapy at Wesley College in Dover, DE where she was a tenured associate professor.
Wesley, is Prior to joining she worked at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, PA, where she served as the director of the doctoral programs in occupational therapy.Dr..
Prior to joining Wesley, she worked at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, PA, where she served as the director of the doctoral programs in occupational therapy.Dr.
Gibbs is is steadfast and an expert in the field of neurology, cognition, and pediatric therapeutic intervention..
Gibbs is steadfast and an expert in the field of neurology, cognition, and pediatric therapeutic intervention.
She is continues to lecture, and provide training, on sensory processing strategies and self-regulation to practitioners, parents, and teachers throughout the country and internationally..
She continues to lecture, and provide training, on sensory processing strategies and self-regulation to practitioners, parents, and teachers throughout the country and internationally.
Dr. Gibbs is is the developer of the Self-Regulation and Mindfulness program, and her book, Self-Regulation and Mindfulness: Exercises and Worksheets for Sensory Processing Disorder, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder, was published in 2017 (PESI Publishing & Media)..
Dr. Gibbs is the developer of the Self-Regulation and Mindfulness program, and her book, Self-Regulation and Mindfulness: Exercises and Worksheets for Sensory Processing Disorder, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder, was published in 2017 (PESI Publishing & Media).
co-author of Raising Kids is As with Sensory Processing Disorders, she has provided families with strategies to understand and care for their children..
As co-author of Raising Kids with Sensory Processing Disorders, she has provided families with strategies to understand and care for their children.
Speaker Disclosures:Financial: is Dr. Varleisha Gibbs is the founder/ president of Universal Progressive Therapy, Inc. She is a faculty member at the University of the Sciences Philadelphia and receives compensation..
Speaker Disclosures:Financial: Dr. Varleisha Gibbs is the founder/ president of Universal Progressive Therapy, Inc. She is a faculty member at the University of the Sciences Philadelphia and receives compensation.
She is is a speaker who receives an honorarium for PESI, Inc.Nonfinancial: Dr. Varleisha Gibbs has been published in a peer-reviewed journal Occupational Therapy and Healthcare..
She is a speaker who receives an honorarium for PESI, Inc.Nonfinancial: Dr. Varleisha Gibbs has been published in a peer-reviewed journal Occupational Therapy and Healthcare.