Hot Topics: Sensory Strategies to Prevent Maladaptive Behaviors in the Educational Setting

Join us for a compelling session exploring how trauma-informed sensory integration training can empower educators and improve classroom behavior. This session will highlight the pivotal role occupational therapists play in supporting teacher preparedness and promoting neuro-affirming learning environments. Learn how targeted sensory strategies can prevent maladaptive behaviors and enhance academic participation, especially in the post-COVID-19 classroom.
Ideal for: Educators, occupational therapists, school administrators, and anyone interested in trauma-informed education and classroom management.
Objectives:
- Identify the connection between sensory processing challenges and maladaptive behaviors in the classroom, particularly in the context of trauma and post-COVID-19 impacts.
- Describe key principles of trauma-informed sensory integration and how they can be applied by educators to improve classroom management and student engagement.
- Demonstrate practical strategies occupational therapists and educators can collaborate on to create neuro-affirming environments that support self-regulation and academic participation.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Audrie A. Vantangoli, MOT, OTD, OTR/L
Dr. Audrie A. Vantangoli, MOT, OTD, OTR/L, is a licensed pediatric occupational therapist in Massachusetts and Connecticut and the founder of Get A Grip Occupational Therapy, LLC. She specializes in Sensory Integration and Self-Regulation, holding a Sensory Integration Certification and advanced training in the Astronaut Certification: A Sound Activated Vestibular-Visual Protocol. Dr. Vantangoli has a diverse background in human services and a deep commitment to supporting children with sensory and regulatory challenges both in clinical and school settings. In 2025, she presented her research, Sensory Strategies to Prevent Maladaptive Behaviors in the Educational Setting, at the AOTA Conference in Philadelphia. She recently earned her Post-Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from 黑料视频 University.