# Event Details - **Event Name**: The King of Swings Hands-On Sensorimotor Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us in person for The King of Swings workshop and boost your sensorimotor skills hands-on!About this EventAbout AlexAlex Lopiccolo is an experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Consultant. Alex is well known as the “King of Swings.” When he is not working as a full time Sensory Integration Therapy practitioner he travels around the world sharing his knowledge of sensorimotor therapy with pediatric therapists and students at pediatric clinics and universities. He especially enjoys designing home sensory gyms so children and parents can have frequent movement and relaxation breaks throughout the day.For almost a decade, Alex has been educating pediatric therapists in a sensory gym setting around the world on Sensory Integration Therapy Theory. He educates then demonstrates large motor movements in space in order to improve brain-body connection. Learning by doing is his favorite style of teaching so therapists can better understand their own sensory processing so they can apply innovative activities with their special needs clients.Course DescriptionJoin Alex, also known internationally as the "King of Swings" for this one-day workshop, where he offers practical ideas for the use of suspension and non-suspension equipment to implement treatment interventions at the clinic, school, or at home. Hands on the interventions to support breathing, coordination, timing, balance, and strength will be presented. Modifications, adaptations and the grading of activities will be addressed to support best possible outcomes. Ideas for supporting the increased engagement of children and youth will be reviewed, as well as discussion of ways to facilitate "play" to help form a strong therapist-child relationship. This dynamic workshop will support participants through hands-on learning opportunities, as they experience activities in their own bodies. Lastly, Alex will discuss how to create sensory equipment at a minimal cost.ObjectivesUnderstand the importance of vestibular, proprioceptive, and tactile integration as it relates to postural development, balance, and physical development.Participate in and generate ideas & activities that support sensory development.Create effective sensory diets using DIY equipment, sensory tools, home sensory gyms, and minimal equipment that can be implemented in home and at school.Identify ways to grade up/down, adapt, modify, and motivate children for success-oriented activities. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/37b65250-fd4d-11f0-9e27-811987fb6de1-rimg-w987-h740-dcbdc1c2-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/37d4fde0-fd4d-11f0-9e27-811987fb6de1-rimg-w987-h740-dcc7c2c2-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/northampton/the-king-of-swings-hands-on-sensorimotor-workshop/100001975137011972 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 267.54, max: 267.54, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Northampton - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: 78 Pomeroy Terrace - **lat**: 42.319948 - **long**: -72.6230715 - **full address**: 78 Pomeroy Terrace, 78 Pomeroy Terrace, Northampton, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The King of Swings Hands-On Sensorimotor Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/0fe3d9140bdbc41a4f22b4f187176ca20dafa3d1d65146379facae51d751ecbb-rimg-w1080-h1088-dcbfaa93-gmir.jpg?v=1769716873 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The King of Swings Hands-On Sensorimotor Workshop being held? - **A:** The King of Swings Hands-On Sensorimotor Workshop takes place on Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am to Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 78 Pomeroy Terrace, 78 Pomeroy Terrace, Northampton, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The King of Swings Hands-On Sensorimotor Workshop? - **A:** The King of Swings Hands-On Sensorimotor Workshop is organized by Cutchins Programs for Children and Families. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The King of Swings Hands-On Sensorimotor Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Northampton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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