19 4-Phase Sensory Regulation Strategy

<p class=""><strong>Guest:<br /></strong>Janis Leinfuss, Amanda Newchok, and Erin O’Hara are the creators/authors of the Ready to Learn and Play framework. All are practicing pediatric occupational therapists each with over 20 years of experience.</p> <p class=""><strong><br /> Interview:<br /></strong>Ready to Learn and Play (RtLP) is teaching the “why” behind sensory regulation. TheRtLP framework solidifies sensory regulation-learned concepts through the meaningful understanding of WHY child-specific sensory-based interventions are beneficial, and HOW to choose effective sensory strategies based on exhibited sensory clues.</p> <p class=""><strong><br /> Why was the program created and how was it developed?<br /></strong>While doing group treatment sessions with students who had been receiving sensory based interventions for years, there was a realization that the students had no ownership of their treatment or have the ability to help create effective therapy plans. It took years of planning, creating, and gathering evidence to support the RtLP framework. As part of Janis’ doctoral research, a pilot study was conducted. A second follow up study was conducted with a larger sample size, as well as a third study that was done completely virtual due to the pandemic. This allowed the framework to be proven that it<br /> can be conducted in person as well as virtual to suit individuals needs. While conducting the three studies there was a large improvement in occupational performance. A scope was done for pre and post testing analysis to show occupational performance improvements in day to day activities involving components that were motor based, social and emotional.</p> <p class=""><strong>What are the 4 phases of the framework?<br /> Phase I is Sensory Experience:<br /></strong>For the first phase students are exposed to various sensory strategies and techniques that teach them the multiple ways we can get sensory input. The students get to learn about the different sensory systems and how it affects them. The st