Celebrate Babies through Touch: It Is a Touchy Subject! The Tactile System
Date: October 11th, 2024
Time: 10-12pm CST/ 11-1pm EST
Description: There is no mental health without tactile processing. One of the primary ways infants learn about their world is through touch. As such some researchers have referred to the skin as being a “social organ”. The tactile system is in constant communication with the other sensory systems sending signals to the brain fostering growth and development. Participants in this session will learn about the tactile system including optimal tactile processing as well as when there are differences in tactile processing. And of course, strategies to make tactile processing a bit easier for those who struggle will be provided. Please join me as we explore ways to celebrate babies through touch!
Presenter(s):
Jennifer Rosinia, PhD, OTR, Kid Links Unlimited, Inc.
Jennifer Rosinia is an Occupational Therapist and Child Development Specialist. A master clinician and a gifted teacher, Dr. Rosinia has taken a stand for the body, specifically the ways in which the neurobiological systems impact relationships, development, and learning. Areas of specialization include sensory processing, the stress response system, adverse childhood experiences and the ways in which experiences in and with nature impact development. Dr. Rosinia is on faculty at the Erikson Institute. Jennifer has a growing national reputation as a powerful speaker and consultant. Dr. Rosinia brings a healthy balance of humor, passion, and expertise to all of her presentations. She is the president of Kid Links Unlimited, Incorporated a company whose mission is to link theory to practice, parents with professionals and kids with their optimal potential.