Inova Loudoun Hospital Offering “Ask the Expert” Lecture on 4/11

As part of its free “Ask the Expert” lecture series, Inova Loudoun Hospital will host “Coping with Sensory Processing Disorders” on Wednesday, April 11 from 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Is your child overly sensitive or under reactive to touch, movement, sights or sounds? Is he or she easily distracted or seem to always be disorganized? These are a few common signs of a sensory processing issue. When children have difficulties receiving and processing incoming sensations, everyday tasks can be challenging.

Join Occupational Therapists Kacie Demetros and Christine Amatangelo and Child Life Specialist Allyson Halverson for an informative lecture on sensory integration. Learn practical tips and strategies to help children with sensory needs better cope with day-to-day experiences – at home, in the classroom, in a medical setting, and out in the community. Also learn how occupational therapy can help children to better develop the sensory skills needed to thrive.

The lecture will be held at The lecture will be held at Inova Loudoun Hospital -- Physician's Office Building, 44055 Riverside Parkway, Suite 110, Leesburg. Follow signs for the South Hospital Entrance. Free on-site parking and valet services are available.

Participation is free but seating is limited. To register visit inova.org/AskTheExpert or call 1.855.MY.INOVA (855.694.6682).

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Inova Loudoun Hospital, serving Loudoun County for over 100 years, is part of Inova, a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research.

About Inova
Inova is a global leader in personalized health, which leverages precision medicine to predict, prevent and treat disease, enabling individuals to live longer, healthier lives. At Inova, we serve more than 2 million people each year from throughout the Washington, DC, metro area and beyond.

We are shaping the future of health through our integrated network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, outpatient services and destination institutes. Our commitment to health and wellness is further reflected in our sustainable practices. Inova is home to world-class researchers, expert medical specialists and renowned scientists, who are driving innovation to improve patient care, prevent disease and promote wellness. For more information, visit inova.org, or find Inova on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.