Empower yourself with knowledge and practical strategies alongside experienced therapists Kara and Grace on this enriching journey.
The masterclass collection covers practical strategies for supporting autistic children, as well as individuals affected by sensory processing differences and auditory processing disorder. Gain invaluable insights and actionable tools you can implement immediately at home.
MEET THE HOSTS
Kara Tavolacci & Grace Lindley
Grace and Kara have had the pleasure of sharing a clinic for the past 7 years, where they have had the opportunity to learn from each other professionally and become well-rounded therapists who have a holistic approach to supporting both the individual child and the whole family. Kara and Grace are firm believers that their professions are complementary to each other, and that a collaborative approach makes for a happy, engaged child and a well-supported family.
Kara Tavolacci (OT)
Kara is an American Occupational Therapist. She discovered the Tomatis auditory program in 2001 working for a center in New York City. This experience led her to open her own practice in Greenwich, Connecticut and since 2017 she has relocated to Paris where she has been working for Sensory Center implementing Tomatis, Soundsory, and forbrain with her families. Kara brings to us her expertise and passion for autistic children as well as children with Sensory Integration and learning difficulties. She is trained in various techniques that have helped shape and develop her unique skill set, from D.I.R Floortime, to Sensory Integration to Auditory interventions. She has recently become certified in the ADOS-2 assessment for Autism. She speaks English and is getting better in French everyday.
Grace Lindley (SLP)
Grace is a Speech Language Therapist originally from New Zealand who has spent the last 11 years based in France where she has a private practice. She has experience supporting children with a wide range of speech and language delays and disorders, and she has a special interest in Autism, early intervention and neurodiverse affirming practices. Grace has provided support to families with autistic children across a range of settings: at home, at school, in clinic and online. She is trained in Hanen It Takes Two To Talk, the Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol and is currently completing Natural Language Acquisition training. Grace speaks English, French and some Spanish.
What do you get when purchasing the Masterclass collection?
⭐ Video Masterclass: Engaging Autism at Home: Join experienced therapists Kara and Grace in this in-depth, four-part video masterclass. Over 10 hours of video content, you’ll discover effective techniques to foster meaningful engagement with your autistic child, creating a more supportive and understanding home environment. Learn easy-to-use tips and practical strategies you can implement right away.
⭐ Video Masterclass: All Things Sensory: Explore the world of sensory integration with experienced therapist Kara in this two-part video masterclass. In 6 hours of video content, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how sensory processing impacts individuals and learn practical strategies to help navigate sensory challenges. This masterclass provides immediately applicable tips and techniques.
⭐ Video Masterclass: Auditory Processing Disorder in School-Aged Children: In this focused video webinar led by experienced therapist Grace, delve into the complexities of auditory processing disorder in school-aged children. Over 4 hours of video content, you’ll gain valuable insights and practical strategies to support children facing auditory processing difficulties in the academic setting and beyond.
Discover the program in detail!
Engaging Autism at Home
Part 1
👉 Welcome and introduction.
👉 Getting to know your child differently.
👉 Laying the foundation for the 4-day Masterclass by talking about neurodiversity, speech & language development, and what our senses are.
👉 Q&A Session (30 minutes)
Part 2
👉 Building on what has been discussed on day 1.
👉 Understanding better what regulation is.
👉 What do we do to stay regulated and what our children may do?
👉 How to determine if your child is dysregulated or simply having a tantrum.
👉 Q&A Session (30 minutes)
Part 3
👉 Focusing on play and communication.
👉 How can we use our knowledge of neurodiversity, senses, and regulation to create a fun and engaging play experience for our children?
👉 Exploring strategies for incorporating sensory tools and regulation techniques into playtime.
👉 Discovering how play can be a powerful tool for communication and interaction.
👉 Q&A Session (30 minutes)
Part 4
👉 Putting it all together!
👉 Sharing favorite “go to” tools that can be easily used for various situations and environments – that are inexpensive and can be used by everyone.
👉 Conclusions.
👉 Q&A Session (30 minutes)
All Things Sensory
Part 1 – FOUNDATIONS
👉 Welcome and introduction.
👉 What is sensory integration?
👉 Why is it important?
👉 We all learn through our senses
👉 What is sensory processing disorder?
👉 The 8 senses
👉 Going through first 5 senses – Elements you can add to support the sensory development in your child
👉 Q&A Session
Part 2 – PRACTICAL ASPECTS
👉 Vestibular sense: all the things to support it (available and not available at home)
👉 Proprioception: all the things to support it (available and not available at home)
👉 Interoception: all the things to support it (available and not available at home)
👉 Auditory: all the things to support it (available and not available at home)
👉 Soundsory: How it works/Protocol/Why you use it
👉 Using the activities discussed over the 2 sessions during the Soundsory listening
👉 Q&A Session
Auditory Processing Disorder in School-Aged Children
Part 1 – APD
👉 Welcome and introduction.
👉 What is Auditory Processing Disorder?
👉 What are the signs of APD in school-aged children?
👉 Getting a diagnosis
👉 Differential diagnosis
👉 Practical tips & tools for home and school use
👉 Q&A Session
Part 2 – SPEECH DISORDERS
👉 Using Forbrain with children with speech and language delays
👉 Using Forbrain with children who have speech sound disorders
👉 Tips and suggestions on how you can introduce the headphones to your clients and how to use it in therapy
👉 Recommendations on books, songs, games etc. to use in sessions
👉 Benefits observed in clients using the technology
👉 Q&A Session
What the users say about our Masterclasses
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