LEARNING OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES

You will be able to:

1. State the positive benefits and outcomes from the use of Multi Sensory Environments in various populations.
2. Identify best practices in using MSE for individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, mental illness, Alzheimer’s, TBI, etc.
3. Describe how enriched environments effect our epigenetic and DNA.
4. Describe new research on how MSE and enriched environment affect learning.
5. Compare and contrast various interventions for learning disorders, ADHD and autism.
6. Develop strategies to improve self-determination, self-regulation and executive function.
7. Describe the brain connection between intelligence, giftedness, creativity and enriched environments.
8. State the best practices in training facilitator in using a MSE.
9. State the philosophy, history, of MSE and the future of Snoezelen and MSE.
10. Identify different pieces of equipment and use of equipment in a MSE room.
11. Utilize the MSE and equipment to its fullest potential.
12. Define sensory processing and identify how to motivate individuals and change brain arousal using the MSE.
13. Describe how MSE effect the brain and brain plasticity.
14. Discuss and describe sensory stimulation from a neurochemical / physiological point of view rather than a cognitive or behavioral choice.
15. Identify the use of behavioral techniques in shaping behavior and adaptive responses.
16. Practice at allowing consumer true choice & self determination.