“Sensory Processing Disorders and Its Effects on Children’s Sleep” – Jodi Jennings, OTR/L

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Sleep Talk Power Point Short Version

Handout: Red Flags for SPD

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Jodi Jennings has been an occupational therapist for 15 years and brings a wealth of clinical experience to her work with children and families.  Jodi received her Sensory Integrative Therapy Certification from the University of Southern California based on the work of A. Jean Ayres, Ph.D in 2001.  Jodi has advanced training in DIRÒ/Floortime, a developmental relationship based model for treatment of children, as taught by founders Dr. Greenspan and Dr. Weider. Jodi also has specialized training in the following occupational therapy treatments: Therapeutic Listening®, Astronaut Training(vestibular and core strengthening), Handwriting Without Tears®, Loops and Other Groups: A Kinesthetic Writing System, Wilbarger’s Deep Pressure and Proprioceptive Technique, visual motor training, fine motor and praxis development, and the use of Sensory Diets. She has studied with the Upledger Institute since 1999 to specialize in complementary health care for infants and children using CranioSacral Therapy and Lymph Drainage Therapy.  Her experience creates a platform of knowledge that allows her to evaluate and individualize a program to best meet each child’s needs.  She acts as a consultant to schools and the community to train teachers, parents, and professionals on sensory processing and the benefits of occupational therapy.  She owns and operates TheraFUNction, Inc., a children’s therapy clinic that provides speech and occupational therapy in a sensory gym setting located in the heart of Oklahoma.  She just moved her own private practice from New York City to Austin, Texas after the birth of her first child.  She enjoys swimming, nature hikes, traveling, and cooking with her family.