Content:
Discover how sensory processing shapes behavior and participation in daily life!
This 3-hour interactive training dives into Winnie Dunn’s Sensory Processing Model and the Wilbarger Deep Pressure and Proprioceptive Technique (DPPT).
You’ll learn to identify sensory modulation challenges, explore practical regulation strategies, and gain hands-on experience with brushing and deep pressure techniques.
Addressed for occupational therapists, educators, and professionals working with children or adults with sensory processing differences.
From theory to real-world practice — enhance your confidence in supporting self-regulation and sensory well-being!
Biography:
Mariam Issa, Licensed Occupational Therapist – Lebanese University, Faculty of Public Health (2021)
- Occupational therapist at ECIL
- MSc in Health Care Management, Quality, and Technology – Lebanese University, Faculty of Science (September 2024)
- Certified in Feeding Therapy (Sensory–Motor Approach and Oral Placement Therapy) (November 2024)
- Passionate about environmental adaptation and is certified in Mobility Assistive Products through the World Health Organization’s Learning on TAP program (September 7, 2025).
- Over 4 years of clinical experience working with children and adults with sensory processing challenges, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and developmental delays.
- Experienced educational advisor and math & language coordinator for preschool and early primary levels (KG1 to Grade 1).
- Actively involved in parental guidance, empowering families in their child’s learning and developmental journey.
- Committed to teacher training and professional development, with a multidisciplinary approach integrating speech therapy, pedagogy, and leadership.
- Demonstrates strong collaborative spirit, excellent interpersonal skills, and proven leadership in educational management.
- Engaged in ongoing educational innovation and school improvement initiatives, with a focus on differentiated instruction and competency-based learning.
- Also practicing as an independent speech therapist since 2009 (Dbayeh, Lebanon).