In this presentation, the audience will learn about both typical and disordered sensory processing in children.  This will include a practical discussion of the seven areas of sensory processing, and how these skills can impact daily functioning at home, school, and in the community.  The presenters will also provide important red flags that indicate sensory processing deficits, potentially warranting intervention.  Finally, easy to use tips and activities that your family could initiate today to compensate for sensory processing difficulties will be shared and discussed.

About the Presenters:
 Rachel Trost, M.S., OTR/L is a licensed occupational therapist.  She graduated for the University of Michigan with a Bachelor's of Science in Movement Science and then completed her Master's in Science from University of Illinois in Chicago in Occupational Therapy.  Rachel enjoys reading and participating in research, and has assisted in research on two grants from the National Institute of Health.  Rachel is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and is dedicating to assisting children of all different abilities in reaching their highest potential.

Lauren Vanderlist, M.S., OTR/L is a licensed occupational therapist.  She graduated from Alma College in Alma, MI with a Bachelor of Arts in Exercise and Health Science.  She then completed her graduate work at Washington University in St. Louis, MO where she received her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy.  As part of her graduate work she completed fieldwork experiences in various settings.  Two longer-term fieldwork experiences were completed with Easter Seals of Michigan and another with Children's Hospital of Michigan.  Both of these provided her with invaluable first-hand experience working with the pediatric population.  Lauren loves developing creative, engaging and fun treatment activities in order to help children reach their fullest potential.  Having just moved to the Chicago area, her newest hobby is exploring this incredible city!