Plan and Design Creative Solutions for Improved Classroom Engagement
- Speaker:
- Sheetal Parikh, OTD, OTR/L, ASDCS, CYT
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 18 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
Mar 06, 2026
- Product Code:
- POS065723
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
When classrooms don’t match how kids learn, attention and engagement quickly break down. In this session, Dr. Sheetal Parikh shares creative, low-cost solutions that combine sensory-modulation, movement, academic integration, and co-regulation strategies. You’ll leave with ready-to-use tools and classroom hacks that boost participation, confidence, and connection for all learners.
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Handouts/Brochure
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Plan and Design Creative Solutions for Improved Classroom Engagement (1.5 MB) | 17 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Transcript - Plan and Design Creative Solutions for Improved Classroom Engagement (133.2 KB) | 26 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Illinois Educator Instruction (15.4 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Illinois Educators Evaluation Form (1.2 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
Sheetal Parikh, OTD, OTR/L, ASDCS, CYT Related seminars and products
SPOT Therapy, LLC
Sheetal Parikh, OTD, OTR/L, ASDCS, CYT, has been an occupational therapist since 2001. Dr. Parikh is a clinical assistant professor in the masters and doctorate occupational therapy programs at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA. She teaches in courses such as neuroscience, clinical skills, movement analysis, evaluations and assessments, rehabilitation interventions, and developmental interventions.
Dr. Parikh has over 20 years of clinical experience working with children and adults in a variety of settings and with a variety of diagnoses. Since 2006, Dr. Parikh has worked in the school setting with children and adolescents diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), sensory processing disorder (SPD), attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), developmental delays, genetic disorders, neurological disorders, and orthopedic disorders. She has also worked in early intervention, pediatric medical day cares, adult rehabilitation hospitals, acute care hospitals, sub-acute rehabilitation facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and home care.
Dr. Parikh is the founder and owner of SPOT Therapy, LLC, a company that specializes in providing occupational and physical therapy services in the schools. She provides evaluations, treatments, interventions, and education in the areas of sensory integration, self-regulation, autism, ADHD, and developmental delays. Dr. Parikh is a certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) and a certified yoga instructor (CYT). She teaches dance, yoga, and mindfulness to children of all abilities.
Dr. Parikh earned her Doctorate degree in occupational therapy in 2014 from Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA, with a focus on the multi-sensory approach to teaching handwriting. She earned her master’s degree in occupational therapy and her bachelor’s degree in health sciences in 2001 from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, PA.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Sheetal Parikh has employment relationships with Saint Joseph's University, Kutest Kids Early Intervention, Salem County Special Services, and SPOT Therapy. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Sheetal Parikh has no relevant non-financial relationships.
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Objectives
- Select sensory-modulation and movement-based strategies to support classroom attention and participation.
- Integrate academic and motor activities to enhance engagement and social learning.
- Choose low-cost, high-impact classroom tools and routines that promote regulation and inclusion.
Outline
Sensory integration & Movement Strategies
- From assessment to intervention
- Purposeful movement breaks
- Pros and cons of fidgets
- Sensory hacks for small spaces and busy classrooms
Academic Integration & Engagement
- Embedding movement into math, literacy, and writing
- Station-based learning with motor/sensory elements
- Turning worksheets into movement challenges
Co-Regulation & Social-Emotional Supports
- Building connection through play and relationships
- Calming routines for transitions
- Visual and sensory schedules to support predictability
Low-Cost, High-Impact Solutions & Wrap-Up
- Everyday items as therapeutic tools (tape, laundry baskets, bands)
- Quick classroom hacks to boost inclusion and confidence
- Key takeaways + Q&A
Target Audience
- Occupational Therapists
- Occupational Therapy Assistants
- School Based Professionals
- Educators
- School Administrators
- Speech-Language Pathologists,
- Early Intervention Specialists
- Child Life Specialists
- School Psychologists
- Special Education Teachers
- Classroom Teachers (General and Elementary Education)
- Educational Consultants, Behavior Analysts,
- Pediatricians and Pediatric Specialists
- School Counselors
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