Sensory Impairments Across The Lifespan - Sod Pt

Course overview

Every year in the US Medicare spends nearly $90 billion dollars on care associated with Alzheimer's disease, and a significant percentage of school districts commit large budgets into autism programs. The treatment strategies for autism and Alzheimer's seem to mirror each other and have very similar pathologies. When therapists increase their awareness of these similarities, they can increase their grasp of comprehensive programs developed for both groups when it comes to caring for clients who suffer from sensory processing disorders. The solution to providing quality care for clients with sensory processing disorders lies in understanding the underlying process of what makes someone who they are. This course aims to improve the therapists ability to provide optimum care for patients, both young and old, who suffer from varying degrees of sensory disorders. Therapists are shown how individuals process sensory information and how these concepts can be integrated into a plan of care. Developing a better understanding of these disorders allows the therapist to design effective care plans, treatments, and goals that address patients¿ needs within the boundaries of their specific capacities.