Using the Properties of Water to Benefit Your Child’s Sensory System
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On Wednesday, July 11th, from 7:00-8:30pm, Angelfish Therapy Owners Ailene Tisser, M.A., P.T., and Cindy Freedman, MOTR, CTRS, will be speaking at The Spiral Foundation (Sensory Processing Institute for Research and Learning) at 124 Watertown Street in Watertown, MA.
Their topic will be The Power of Swimming. Click HERE to download a PDF flyer about this event.
The properties of water can help to address sensory processing dysfunction. Tisser and Freedman will discuss pool activities that promote self-regulation, attention and modulation. They will specifically identify swimming strokes, motor planning, and tools you can implement to help your child. Learn about resources for training parents and professional staff on how to teach children with sensory processing issues to swim.
Location: The Spiral Foundation at OTA-Watertown
124 Watertown Street, Watertown, MA 02472
Cost: $25 parent/professional ($10 for a second parent)
Contact hours are available for professionals.
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