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May 2009

Text Box: Sensory Processing Overview Demystifying the idea that sensory difficulties only have to do with itchy clothing tags or the seams in socks PRESENTER: Lisa Hamilton-Goscombe, PT Groton Integrated Therapies DATE: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 TIME: 7:00 – 9:00 PM PLACE: GD Regional Middle School North Library (Please Note Location Change) It is believed that Sensory Processing Disorder currently affects one in twenty children and that many childhood disorders, such as ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Bi-Piloar Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders, various learning disabilities, and many other mental health disorders have an underlying sensory component to them. This presentation will benefit parents, guardians, teachers, and anyone who works with children and adolescents - whether they have a diagnosed disorder or not. At this informative presentation, Ms. Hamilton-Goscombe will review the different aspects of sensory processing, including sensory modulation, sensory discrimination, and motor planning issues or praxis. She will also review red flags which might indicate potential issues with sensory processing and the typical behaviors and functional difficulties that one might observe or experience when a child or adolescent has poor sensory processing, either at home, at school, or in the community. Lisa Hamilton-Goscombe, PT, is the owner of Groton integrated Therapies, located at Mill Run Plaza in Groton. She specializes in assessment, treatment, and consultation for children and young adults with developmental and sensory processing challenges. Ms. Goscombe has over 27 years of pediatric clinical experience and holds certificates in Sensory Integration and Praxis tests, the Tomatis-based Dynamic Listening System, and the The Listening Program. She also has extensive training and experience in Craniosacral Therapy, Neurodevelopmental treatment, Therapeutic Listening, and oral motor and feeding techniques.. Groton-Dunstable SpedPAC’s Parent Resource Center at Prescott Daily Drop-In Hours: Mondays 9:30 - 11:30am Tuesdays 2:00 - 4:00pm * Wednesdays 1:15 - 2:30pm * Thursdays 9:30 - 11:30am Other days and times will be available by appointment. * exception on half days – call for appointment. Other Upcoming SpedPAC Events Florence Roche Parent Roundtable Reading Initiatives Follow Up Wednesday, May 20th 9:00 - 10:00 AM Middle School North Conference Room Recent Presentations Site Last Updated 5/5/09

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Groton-Dunstable SpedPAC Officer contacts:

Melissa Sweeny

President

msweeny@gdspedpac.org

Nancy Bugbee

Vice President

ntbugbee@gdspedpac.org

Maryanne Squeglia, Treasurer

mvsquel@gdspedpac.org

Cyndy Premru

Secretary

premru@gdspedpac.org

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