Working with Patients with Sensory Processing Disorders

Health Care Interpreters may interpret appointments which involve Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD), a condition where the brain does not interpret messages from the senses of the body effectively. This class is designed to give a broad overview of SPD in adults and children and explore the areas of the brain that are affected by SPD in conditions such as Autism or ADHD. We will look into symptoms, the physical, psychological, and emotional effects, and the progression if there is no treatment. Interpreters will learn related terminology, best practices regarding environmental arrangements, various supports and treatments that are available. Interpreters will also learn about behaviors that contribute to patients becoming agitated which may create difficulty in interpreting between the affected LEP and provider. We will discuss best practices for interpreting for the LEP who may be affected by this broad category of symptoms.

PRO TIP: Allow yourself 2 hours to watch the entire video in one sitting to more easily receive your certificate upon completion.
CEU Credit Offering

  • OHA: Ethics or Other

    2.00 Units

    • CCHI

      2.00 Units

    • OJD

      2.00 Units

    • IMIA/NBCMI

      0.20 Units

    Instructor Bio: Irina V. Stukalov

    Irina V. Stukalov is a Qualified Health Care Interpreter in the state of Oregon in Russian, Ukranian and Belorussian. She has interpreted for over 25 years. Irina specializes in hospice care appointments and provides in-home hospice care. Irina has worked with numerous state and federal government agencies such as the Department of Human Services as Resource Specialist, Claims Adjustor, Housing Specialist, and the Social Security Administration’s Self-Sufficiency Program. She teaches Child Development as a Certified Trainer at Portland State University and offers career technical education through Chemeketa College.