Course Overview
This course will focus on defining, identifying, and supporting changes in one of the primary foundations of our intervention, arousal level. Obtaining and sustaining an appropriate arousal level is not only key to making progress in therapy, but it is also instrumental in appropriately performing day to day activities at home, in school, at work, or in the community, as well as forming meaningful relationships with others.
In this course, you will learn how to do the following:
- Define “arousal level”.
- Briefly describe the autonomic nervous system.
- Identify the two branches of the autonomic nervous system.
- Identify the three arousal level states.
- Identify behaviors associated with each state of arousal.
- Explain the importance of an individual being in an optimal state of arousal.
- Describe the different environments that support arousal level.
- Describe multiple ways to move from one arousal level to another.
Who Should Take this Course
This course is an introductory course intended for occupational therapists, speech therapists, physical therapists, or mental health professionals who work with children with regulatory issues.
CEUs Awarded
OTs: This course has been approved by Louisiana Occupational Therapy Association (LOTA) for 1.5 CEUs.
SLPs: The material in this course is highly relevant to the field of Speech-Language Pathology, specifically for SLPs working in early intervention, pediatric outpatient settings, and school settings. While we have not yet applied for ASHA approval, ASHA’s website states that an activity can qualify as professional development hours even when not given by an ASHA-approved provider when “(1) they contribute to your professional development and (2) will lead to acquiring and enhancing skills and knowledge required for independent audiology and SLP practice.” (Source)
Upon successful completion of the end-of-course quiz, students will be awarded a certificate with this CEU information.
About the Instructor – Allison LeBouef, LOTR
Allison LeBouef is an occupational therapist and co-founder and co-clinical director of Pediatric Therapy and Learning Center. She has 20+ years of experience evaluating and treating children with developmental challenges, as well as training other OTs to do the same. She holds numerous certifications, most notably Sensory Integration and Praxis (SIPT), Profectum DIR Fellows–Level 2, and SOS Approach to Feeding.
About Pediatric Therapy and Learning Center
Pediatric Therapy and Learning Center (PTLC) is a play-based therapy center founded by Allison LeBouef, LOTR, and Marsha LeGoullon, CCC-SLP, in 2007 in Lafayette, Louisiana. It offers occupational therapy, feeding therapy, speech-language therapy, and therapeutic group activities to the children of Acadiana.
Since its inception, PTLC has held true to its vision of providing high-quality services using a developmental, relationship-based, and strength-based framework. Extensive education/training for both professionals and parents are also part of its core values.
