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Sensory Processing in Early Childhood: From Development to Practice

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Sensory Processing in Early Childhood: From Development to Practice

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
7 pm (CT) | 8 pm (ET)
2 Contact Hours

Educational level: Introductory

Category 1: Occupational Therapy Service Delivery
Category 3: Foundational Knowledge

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This webinar will be held on Zoom.

Unlock the powerful connection between sensory processing and a young child’s ability to thrive in daily life. This dynamic introductory webinar equips occupational therapy practitioners with a clear, evidence-informed foundation in sensory system development during infancy and toddlerhood.
Participants will gain practical insights into current research, effective evaluation methods, and real-world applications that make a difference for children and families. Using Dunn’s Model of Sensory Processing, you’ll learn how to recognize distinct sensory patterns and apply sensory-informed, occupation-based interventions within natural contexts.
Through case studies, interactive reflections, and caregiver coaching strategies, this course will strengthen your ability to support regulation, play, relationships, and meaningful participation. Walk away with actionable tools to foster engagement and functional success for the youngest clients and their families.

Target Audience: Occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, occupational therapy students
This occupational therapy continuing education course uses the following instructional methods: visual aides (ie slides), discussion board, guided note taking, and learning, and practice opportunities.
Content disclosure: This course does not exclusively focus on any specific product or service.

Presented by:
Jennifer Loughlin, OTD, OTR/L
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Benefits of this course
  • Describe typical development of sensory systems in early childhood and the role sensory processing plays in participation
  • Identify sensory processing patterns using Dunn’s model and red flags for further evaluation
  • Differentiate between sensory-based and occupation-based interventions
  • Explain sensory-informed interventions that support children’s and families’ participation in occupations

What OTs and OTAs are saying about Aspire OT courses

A great review of sensory systems and foundational knowledge- with expanded information for functional outcomes.  

RDM, an OT

This was an excellent course filled with valuable and current sensory processing information. The instructor provided a wealth of information to be used in all settings to improve a client's functional participation.

Tracie, an OT

This was such an interesting course- clear explanations which was helpful not being a peds therapist

An OT
Instructor bioS
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Jennifer Loughlin, OTD, OTR/L
Aspire OT Instructor

Jennifer Loughlin, OTD, OTR/L, is a pediatric occupational therapist, writer, and educator with over a decade of experience in early intervention and private practice. She is the founder of Growing in Play, a platform that helps families support child development through play, connection, and sensory-informed strategies. Jennifer specializes in family-centered care and has worked extensively with children with complex and rare diagnoses, including SMA, Trisomy 13, and MOPD. She has presented at state and national conferences and has served as an adjunct faculty member at Quinnipiac University, her alma mater. Through both clinical practice and accessible resources, she helps families feel more confident, connected, and capable—without the overwhelm.

DISCLOSURES

Financial: Jennifer is compensated as an Aspire OT instructor. 

Non Financial:  Jennifer is the owner of Loughlin Pediatric Occupational Therapy and Growing in Play.
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Course Outline

 0 - 5 minutes

 6-20 minutes 

21-40 minutes

41-60 minutes


61-80 minutes

81-100 minutes

101-115 minutes

115-120 minutes

 Introduction and Objectives 

Typical Development of Sensory Systems in Early Childhood

Sensory Processing and Participation

Sensory Processing Patterns & Dunn's Model of Sensory Processing

Red Flags

Sensory-based and Occupation-based Interventions  

Case Study  

Questions & Wrap Up
Completion Requirements
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In order to receive the certificate of completion, participants must meet ALL of the following criteria:
  • Payment of the course in full
  • Attend webinar in its entirety
  • Complete Attestation of Attendance
  • Pass the course exam with a score of 70% or greater
  • Complete the Post Course Evaluation
Please note that no credit or certificate will be issued unless all criteria is met.  Partial credit will not be issued.  
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Aspire OT is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development.
PD activity approval ID# 14322
This Distance Learning-Interactive course is offered at 0.20 CEUs (Introductory level, OT Service Delivery & Foundational Knowledge)
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
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Aspire OT reports directly to CE Broker. Please see below for reporting specifics related to this course.

  • CE Broker Tracking Number: 20-1338763
  • Individuals must complete the required steps to set up their Aspire OT account. You can view those steps here. 
  • Course completions are reported within 48 hours.
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This Course Will Be Reported as The Following to CE Broker:

Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
     Patient Related :
     2.00 Contact hour
Occupational Therapy Assistant
     Patient Related :
     2.00 Contact hour
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Occupational Therapist
     Related to the Clinical Practice of OT:
      2.00 Contact hour
Occupational Therapy Assistant
     Related to the Clinical Practice of OT:
     2.00 Contact hour
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy  
Occupational Therapist
     General :
     2.00 Contact hour
Occupational Therapy Assistant
     General :
     2.00 Contact hour
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
     Related to Direct Hands-On Patient Care:
     2.00 Contact hour
Occupational Therapy Assistant
     Related to Direct Hands-On Patient Care :
     2.00 Contact hour
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
     Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy
     2.00 Contact hour
Occupational Therapy Assistant
     Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy
     2..00 Contact hour
Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
     General :
     2.00 Contact hour
Occupational Therapy Assistant
     General :
     2.00 Contact hour
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
Occupational Therapy Assistant
     General :
     2.00 Contact hour
Occupational Therapist
     General:
     2.00 Contact hour
South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
     Direct client/patient services in occupational therapy:
     2.00 Contact hour
Occupational Therapy Assistant
        Direct client/patient services in occupational therapy: :
     2..00 Contact hour
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
     Continuing education directly related to the delivery of occupational therapy services :
     2..00 Contact hour
Occupational Therapy Assistant
     Continuing education directly related to the delivery of occupational therapy services :
     2.00 Contact hour

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