What you will learn 

-The 8 sensory systems — including the 3 hidden ones that explain most challenging behavior -How to identify whether a child needs more or less sensory input -The Behavior → Sensory Root → Tool framework you'll use every single day -Indoor and outdoor strategies for hitting, meltdowns, refusal, picky eating, withdrawal and more -How to talk to parents about sensory concerns with confidence -How to use your free Branch Outdoors sensory toolkit if a part of the initial 20 Dakota County Participants 

Free Sensory Toolkit — Dakota County Providers

As part of a Dakota County grant, the first 20 enrolled childcare providers will receive a free Branch Outdoors sensory toolkit — a wagon with tabletop conversion, a kids snow saw, and a Glo Pals sensory jar and more! Each item is woven directly into the course content so you know exactly how and when to use it.

Meet Your Instructor:Chantelle Fehlandt OTR/L

Chantelle is an occupational therapist with 11 years in early intervention and the founder of Branch Outdoors. She goes into homes and childcare settings every day — coaching parents and providers to understand what's actually driving children's behavior. Her approach is built on one belief: the adult in the room every day is the most powerful tool a child has. This course is everything she teaches parents, now in your hands.

Course Curriculum

7 Chapters · 26 Lessons

  1. 1

    Why This Changes Everything

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Welcome From Chantelle Fehlandt OTR/L Founder of Branch Outdoors

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Before We Begin — Tell Us About Yourself

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      The Child That Stumps Me

  2. 2

    The Sensory Foundation

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Our 8 Senses — WHAT They Are

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Our 8 Senses- WHY they matter

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      8 Senses

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Lesson Handouts

  3. 3

    Know Yourself First

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      What Are YOUR Sensory Preferences?

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      My Sensory Style- For your reference and learning- no need to submit

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Regulation Starts with YOU

  4. 4

    Reading the Child — Behavior as Communication

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      All Behavior Has a Reason

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      The Framework — Behavior → Sensory Root → Tool

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Behavior Sort

  5. 5

    The Tools — Indoor + Outdoor Strategies

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Outdoor Tools -Deep Dive

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Outdoor Tools Mind Map

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Indoor Strategies-Deep Dive

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Indoor Tools Mind Map

  6. 6

    When to Seek More Support

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      The Space Between-When to refer

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Conversations With Caregivers- How To Say It

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      How To- Printable PDF

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Sample Log

  7. 7

    Wrap Up + Certification

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Wrap Up

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Guidebook

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      BEHIND THE BEHAVIOR — FINAL QUIZ

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      BEHIND THE BEHAVIOR — COURSE EXIT SURVEY

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Sensory Kit - First 20

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