Sensory+Motor+Programs

==Sensory system dysfunction occurs when the body is not registering, processing, or modulating sensory input normally, leading to misinterpretations of the body and surroundings. This means that the brain is not receiving, understanding, and using the information that is coming in from the environment and the body correctly. The sensory system may be overstimulated or under-stimulated due to the inability to continuously modulate the incoming sensory experiences needed to function and learn.== ==In a school setting sensory processing deficits are typically addressed through accommodations i.e. removing visual stimuli that is causing distraction, covering loud speaker or having student wear ear plugs, motor breaks, placed at the beginning or end of a line when walking to other areas of the school, making sure you have students attention before beginning instruction (close proximity to teacher, "eyes on me" or "ears listening", "quiet lips" etc.)==

=There are 3 programs that we typically will reference when recommending sensory motor programs to CCPS staff. These programs are the Alert Program ®, Brain Gym ®, or MeMoves ®. = = = **Alert Program** ® **is:**
 * == A cognitive behavioral and sensory motor approach to changing alertness levels. ==
 * == Helps students to understand how their level of alertness affects their ability to function successfully in school. ==
 * == Teaches students via activities how to regulate their alertness for listening and learning. Designed for individuals with a cognitive age of 8+. ==

**Brain Gym** ® is:

 * == A movement-based learning program that helps to get the brain ready for learning. ==
 * == Incorporates midline, energy, deepening attitudes, and lengthening activities ==
 * == Based on the concept that children learn naturally through play and movement. ==

Brain Gym ® consists of 26 activity/movments designed to be used before beginning specific tasks.

 * == The midline movements get the brain ready for reading writing, listening and speaking. ==
 * == Energy activities get the brain ready for planning and organizing. ==
 * == Lengthening activities get the brain ready for focusing, understanding and participating. ==
 * == Deepening attitude activities get the brain ready for sharing, playing or working in groups. ==

==[|MeMoves]Newly released in January of 2010, combination of music and motor imitation DVD/CD- works well for autism, ADHD, moderate/severe/profound disabilities, we are currently using in our functional skills and ISLE programs. The program addresses the areas of Focus, Calming and Joy.==

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