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| 32nd Symposium on Intervention for Persons with Special Needs Dates = March 1-3, 2012 location = Bloomington, MN description = Therapists from far and wide gather for three days of intense and diverse accredited continuing education workshops. This year’s program includes internationally renowned speakers such as Teresa May-Benson, ScD, OTR/L; Lise Gerard Faulise, MS, OTR/L, BCP; Ana Do Valle, OTR, SEP; Anne Pleva, PT, PCS; and many more. Redefine the way you treat, teach and train. Several new courses will provide information and skills for immediate implementation. Please visit us online for a complete list of course offerings. contact = To learn more contact Professional Development Programs at www.pdppro.com/32.shtml; phone: 877-439-8865; fax: 877-259- 5906 email = corrine@pdppro.com |
| Evaluation and Treatment of Balance Impairments for Children Dates = online; full access for 90 days from date of registration location = online description = This interactive video based course provides an overview of evidence based practice addressing balance impairments in children. Numerous video demonstrations, handouts and a complete reference list are provided. The purpose of this course is to present current evidence on evaluation and treatment of balance impairments in children using a systems approach. The course includes 3 units: 1) review of systems approach and the systems involved in postural control and balance, 2) examination and evaluation of balance and 3) intervention targeted on system impairments. Material is presented in an interactive, dynamic format that enables the learner to progress, self-paced through the material. APPROXIMATELY 5 HOURS are needed to complete all units and testing. Approved for CEUs in FL,GA, CA and TX. To register go to http://specialtytherapy.com/Online_CEU.html contact = http://specialtytherapy.com/Online_CEU.html or 904 7628419 email = specialtytherapy@bellsouth.net |
| Introduction to Pediatric Vestibular Rehabilitation Dates = online; full access for 90 days from date of registration location = online description = This interactive, video-based course provides training for advanced practice. Included is an overview of evidence based practice addressing vestibular related impairments in children. Material is organized in three units: 1) Anatomy and Physiology of the Vestibular System: basis for evaluation and intervention in children, 2) Evaluation of Vestibular Function in Children, and 3) Intervention for Impairments Related to Vestibular Dysfunction in Children. Additional resources for vestibular rehabilitation materials, to include references within juried, peer reviewed journals, are provided. Approved for CEUs in CA, FL, GA and TX. contact = http://specialtytherapy.com/Online_CEU.html; or 904 762 419 OR http://campus.educadium.com/specialtytherapy/ email = specialtytherapy@bellsouth.net |
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MORE: Integrating the Mouth with Sensory & Postural Functions
Dates = March 23-24, 2012; May 4-5, 2012; September 22-23, 2012
location = St. Peters, MO; Seattle, WA; New Brunswick, NJ
description = 14 Contact Hours (1.4 AOTA & ASHA CEUs)
Speakers: Patricia Oetter, MA, OTR/L, FAOTA and Eileen W. Richter, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA
Intermediate Level Course
While oral-motor treatment approaches for neurologically impaired children have focused on severe feeding dysfunction, clinical work
with children who have sensory processing/developmental dysfunction has revealed a strong association between subtle oral-motor and
respiratory dysfunction and many sensory integrative and sensorimotor problems.A theoretical framework for understanding how and
why many aspects of development are significantly influenced by oral functions will be presented. This discussion will include the
relationship of the suck/swallow/breathe synchrony to behavior, learning, postural development, feeding, communication, arousal,
self-regulation, psychosocial development, visual/auditory perception and even common health issues in children. The relevance of this
information to treatment principles with children who have sensory processing/developmental dysfunction will then be shared using
slides, case examples and participant lab activities. Documentation strategies for identifying abnormal function and demonstrating
change through treatment will be provided. This information is particularly useful for occupational and physical therapists and speech
pathologists working with children, but may be applied across the age span.
contact = www.pdppro.com; Phone: 877-439-8865
email = corrine@pdppro.com
Dates = March 23-24, 2012; May 4-5, 2012; September 22-23, 2012
location = St. Peters, MO; Seattle, WA; New Brunswick, NJ
description = 14 Contact Hours (1.4 AOTA & ASHA CEUs)
Speakers: Patricia Oetter, MA, OTR/L, FAOTA and Eileen W. Richter, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA
Intermediate Level Course
While oral-motor treatment approaches for neurologically impaired children have focused on severe feeding dysfunction, clinical work
with children who have sensory processing/developmental dysfunction has revealed a strong association between subtle oral-motor and
respiratory dysfunction and many sensory integrative and sensorimotor problems.A theoretical framework for understanding how and
why many aspects of development are significantly influenced by oral functions will be presented. This discussion will include the
relationship of the suck/swallow/breathe synchrony to behavior, learning, postural development, feeding, communication, arousal,
self-regulation, psychosocial development, visual/auditory perception and even common health issues in children. The relevance of this
information to treatment principles with children who have sensory processing/developmental dysfunction will then be shared using
slides, case examples and participant lab activities. Documentation strategies for identifying abnormal function and demonstrating
change through treatment will be provided. This information is particularly useful for occupational and physical therapists and speech
pathologists working with children, but may be applied across the age span.
contact = www.pdppro.com; Phone: 877-439-8865
email = corrine@pdppro.com
Myofascial Release for Pediatrics
Dates = April 27 & 28, 2012
location = Baltimore, MD
description = Performing effective manual therapy to structure dramatically improves the outcomes that are possible with functional
therapy alone. The mobility challenges that affect the pediatric population require effective methods of intervention in order to maximally
affect functional outcomes. MFR is the most effective foundation technique in structural manual therapy and it is one of the first that must
be mastered in order to return a patient to full function.
This two day course instructs the pediatric therapist in performing myofascial release (MFR) effectively with a pediatric population.
Utilizing lecture, demonstrations and interactive lab, multiple MFR techniques are presented, from the basic 3 planar technique to more
complicated cranio-cervical and spinal techniques. Emphasis is placed on general palpation skills, mastering the feel of fascial tissue,
the effective use of MFR, integrating MFR with functional pediatric therapy, and integrating MFR with other complementary manual
therapies. Protocols for treatment of common pediatric diagnoses are presented.
The clinician will be able to immediately affect significant structural and functional changes in an orthopedic or neurologically involved
patient population and will be able to incorporate these effective techniques immediately into clinical practice.
Lisa Klein, PT, IMT, C
contact = www.CareResourcesInc.com or 1-888-613-2275
email = kkadow@CareResources.net
Dates = April 27 & 28, 2012
location = Baltimore, MD
description = Performing effective manual therapy to structure dramatically improves the outcomes that are possible with functional
therapy alone. The mobility challenges that affect the pediatric population require effective methods of intervention in order to maximally
affect functional outcomes. MFR is the most effective foundation technique in structural manual therapy and it is one of the first that must
be mastered in order to return a patient to full function.
This two day course instructs the pediatric therapist in performing myofascial release (MFR) effectively with a pediatric population.
Utilizing lecture, demonstrations and interactive lab, multiple MFR techniques are presented, from the basic 3 planar technique to more
complicated cranio-cervical and spinal techniques. Emphasis is placed on general palpation skills, mastering the feel of fascial tissue,
the effective use of MFR, integrating MFR with functional pediatric therapy, and integrating MFR with other complementary manual
therapies. Protocols for treatment of common pediatric diagnoses are presented.
The clinician will be able to immediately affect significant structural and functional changes in an orthopedic or neurologically involved
patient population and will be able to incorporate these effective techniques immediately into clinical practice.
Lisa Klein, PT, IMT, C
contact = www.CareResourcesInc.com or 1-888-613-2275
email = kkadow@CareResources.net
Roadmaps to Treating Children with Sensory Integrative Dysfunction
Dates = February 18, 2012
location = Lexington, KY
description = 6.5 Contact Hours (.6 AOTA & .65 ASHA CEUs)
Speaker: Renée Okoye, MS, OTR/L
Intro Level Course
Did you ever wish you had a road map to refer to when treating children who have sensory integration dysfunction? The good news is that
although there is no cookbook, there is a “GPS” of fairly well defined treatment strategies that lead to successful response to intervention
with many of these children. This interactive workshop, termed “Roadmaps”, will acquaint the beginning and intermediate level therapist
with clearly defined roadmaps and tools for intervention when any of the following issues compromise performance components at
home or at school:
Sensory modulation, disorders of postural tone, coordination deficits, including disorders of body awareness, motor planning and motor
sequencing, postural control, visual motor integration disorders.
Videotape analysis and case studies will be presented, enabling workshop participants to join in the processes of clinical reasoning
surrounding ongoing assessment, treatment, and re-evaluating efficacy in light of treatment outcomes.
contact = www.pdppro.com; Phone: 877-439-8865
email = corrine@pdppro.com
Dates = February 18, 2012
location = Lexington, KY
description = 6.5 Contact Hours (.6 AOTA & .65 ASHA CEUs)
Speaker: Renée Okoye, MS, OTR/L
Intro Level Course
Did you ever wish you had a road map to refer to when treating children who have sensory integration dysfunction? The good news is that
although there is no cookbook, there is a “GPS” of fairly well defined treatment strategies that lead to successful response to intervention
with many of these children. This interactive workshop, termed “Roadmaps”, will acquaint the beginning and intermediate level therapist
with clearly defined roadmaps and tools for intervention when any of the following issues compromise performance components at
home or at school:
Sensory modulation, disorders of postural tone, coordination deficits, including disorders of body awareness, motor planning and motor
sequencing, postural control, visual motor integration disorders.
Videotape analysis and case studies will be presented, enabling workshop participants to join in the processes of clinical reasoning
surrounding ongoing assessment, treatment, and re-evaluating efficacy in light of treatment outcomes.
contact = www.pdppro.com; Phone: 877-439-8865
email = corrine@pdppro.com
Understanding Modulation Disorders: Effective Intervention Strategies
Dates = February 17, 2012
location = Lexington, KY
description = 6 Contact Hours (.6 AOTA & ASHA CEUs)
Speaker: Renée Okoye, MS, OTR/L
Intermediate Level Course
This one day workshop will provide a functional review of brain stem modulatory systems and their impact upon self-regulation. Topics
included will cover issues of attention, arousal, sensory hypersensitivities, major neurotransmitter systems involved along with their
2nd messenger systems. Hands on manipulatives will be used to enhance appreciation of interrelatedness of these centers with
physiological, affective, cognitive and motor responses. Signs and symptoms of neuromodulation deficits will be presented through
videotape analysis. Specific equipment and methods of therapeutic intervention suitable for school based, center based and itinerate
therapists will be demonstrated. This workshop will correlate neurochemically driven behaviors with their clinical manifestations and
provide the learner with opportunities to practice effective intervention strategies. Case studies, videotapes, and practice with clinic
equipment will be included.
contact = www.pdppro.com; Phone: 877-439-8865
email = corrine@pdppro.com
Dates = February 17, 2012
location = Lexington, KY
description = 6 Contact Hours (.6 AOTA & ASHA CEUs)
Speaker: Renée Okoye, MS, OTR/L
Intermediate Level Course
This one day workshop will provide a functional review of brain stem modulatory systems and their impact upon self-regulation. Topics
included will cover issues of attention, arousal, sensory hypersensitivities, major neurotransmitter systems involved along with their
2nd messenger systems. Hands on manipulatives will be used to enhance appreciation of interrelatedness of these centers with
physiological, affective, cognitive and motor responses. Signs and symptoms of neuromodulation deficits will be presented through
videotape analysis. Specific equipment and methods of therapeutic intervention suitable for school based, center based and itinerate
therapists will be demonstrated. This workshop will correlate neurochemically driven behaviors with their clinical manifestations and
provide the learner with opportunities to practice effective intervention strategies. Case studies, videotapes, and practice with clinic
equipment will be included.
contact = www.pdppro.com; Phone: 877-439-8865
email = corrine@pdppro.com
From Eyesight to Insight: Visual/Vestibular Assessment & Treatment
Dates = February 11-12, 2012 (tampa, FL), March 30-31, 2012 (SanAntonio, Tx), May 18-19, 2012 (NY, NY)
description = 12.5 Contact Hours (1.2 AOTA & 1.25 ASHA CEUs)
Speakers: Carl Hillier, OD, FCOVD and Mary Kawar, MS, OT/L
Intermediate Level Course
This 2-day workshop provides a practical opportunity for participants to interact with a sensory integrative occupational therapist and a
developmental optometrist as they collaborate on the goal of facilitating optimum performance in children with movement and vision
issues. Many children have unidentified visual and vestibular challenges which interfere with the development of physical, emotional
and cognitive skills including receptive and expressive language, reading and writing. Speakers will reveal and clarify some of the
mysteries of previously ambiguous performance issues in childhood. Participants will develop a broader net for capturing the
subtleties of visual-vestibular behavior by gaining insight into underlying causes.
Hands-on experience will provide ample opportunity for participants to learn how to administer a vision screening examination.
Comprehensive treatment protocols, including the Kawar Oculo-Vestibular Protocol, will be shared so that therapists are exposed to a
broad range of practical, innovative, sequential vestibular-visual activities and exercises for use with their clients. This course has
been well received by occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech pathologist, psychologists, developmental optometrists,
and special educators.
contact = www.pdppro.com; Phone: 877-439-8865
email = corrine@pdppro.com
Dates = February 11-12, 2012 (tampa, FL), March 30-31, 2012 (SanAntonio, Tx), May 18-19, 2012 (NY, NY)
description = 12.5 Contact Hours (1.2 AOTA & 1.25 ASHA CEUs)
Speakers: Carl Hillier, OD, FCOVD and Mary Kawar, MS, OT/L
Intermediate Level Course
This 2-day workshop provides a practical opportunity for participants to interact with a sensory integrative occupational therapist and a
developmental optometrist as they collaborate on the goal of facilitating optimum performance in children with movement and vision
issues. Many children have unidentified visual and vestibular challenges which interfere with the development of physical, emotional
and cognitive skills including receptive and expressive language, reading and writing. Speakers will reveal and clarify some of the
mysteries of previously ambiguous performance issues in childhood. Participants will develop a broader net for capturing the
subtleties of visual-vestibular behavior by gaining insight into underlying causes.
Hands-on experience will provide ample opportunity for participants to learn how to administer a vision screening examination.
Comprehensive treatment protocols, including the Kawar Oculo-Vestibular Protocol, will be shared so that therapists are exposed to a
broad range of practical, innovative, sequential vestibular-visual activities and exercises for use with their clients. This course has
been well received by occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech pathologist, psychologists, developmental optometrists,
and special educators.
contact = www.pdppro.com; Phone: 877-439-8865
email = corrine@pdppro.com
Childrens' Brains, Neuroplasticity and Pediatric Interventions: Best Practices
Dates = April 14 & 15, 2012
location = Pittsburgh, PA
description = Have you heard all the hype about neuroplasticity of the brain but not sure how these current theories can help your
practice? Attend this course to find out how to apply empirical evidence in neuroplasticity; motor control, learning, and development to
pediatric evaluation and intervention strategies. Join Patricia C. Montgomery, PhD, PT, FAPTA, as she shares experiences from thirty
years of pediatric practice, and shows how she applies evidence-based findings to clinical practice.
The course addresses controversial issues related to spasticity, handling techniques, and early gait training, as well as cognitive and
perceptual issues related to praxis. You will see videotapes of treatment sessions illustrating practical application and specific
interventions.
Principles discussed in the course are applicable to children of all ages as well as adults. Treatment strategies presented are designed
for the pediatric population, focusing on treatment of Cerebral Palsy and other neurological disorders.
Following the course, you will have the knowledge to apply recent empirical evidence directly to your patients, regardless of the setting
(home-based, school, hospital, etc). Intermediate level.
Patricia Montgomery, PhD, PT, FAPTA
contact = www.CareResourcesInc.com or 1-888-613-2275
email = kkadow@CareResources.net
Dates = April 14 & 15, 2012
location = Pittsburgh, PA
description = Have you heard all the hype about neuroplasticity of the brain but not sure how these current theories can help your
practice? Attend this course to find out how to apply empirical evidence in neuroplasticity; motor control, learning, and development to
pediatric evaluation and intervention strategies. Join Patricia C. Montgomery, PhD, PT, FAPTA, as she shares experiences from thirty
years of pediatric practice, and shows how she applies evidence-based findings to clinical practice.
The course addresses controversial issues related to spasticity, handling techniques, and early gait training, as well as cognitive and
perceptual issues related to praxis. You will see videotapes of treatment sessions illustrating practical application and specific
interventions.
Principles discussed in the course are applicable to children of all ages as well as adults. Treatment strategies presented are designed
for the pediatric population, focusing on treatment of Cerebral Palsy and other neurological disorders.
Following the course, you will have the knowledge to apply recent empirical evidence directly to your patients, regardless of the setting
(home-based, school, hospital, etc). Intermediate level.
Patricia Montgomery, PhD, PT, FAPTA
contact = www.CareResourcesInc.com or 1-888-613-2275
email = kkadow@CareResources.net
CranioSacral Applications for Pediatric Populations
Dates = March 24-25, 2012
location = Houston, TX
description = 12 Contact Hrs
Nancy Lawton-Shirley, OTR/L
Intro Level Course
The course is designed to promote understanding of the power of personal touch to heal and to train the participant with specific
techniques applicable to the pediatric population. The presentation will explore the use of fascial and craniosacral techniques and
discuss how they impact modulation, postural alignment and sensory processing. Through lab experiences, participants will learn
‘hands on’ techniques while getting a boost in their own energy. All techniques taught are usable in clinic and home programs.
Applications to the pediatric population and how to integrate these techniques with current practice will be discussed. Presentation of
‘self help’ techniques for healing the healer are included. Dress comfortably for practical experiences and leave with skills that can be
put to immediate use.
Professional Development Programs is an AOTA & ASHA approved provider.
contact = www.pdppro.com; Phone: 877-439-8865
email = corrine@pdppro.com
Dates = March 24-25, 2012
location = Houston, TX
description = 12 Contact Hrs
Nancy Lawton-Shirley, OTR/L
Intro Level Course
The course is designed to promote understanding of the power of personal touch to heal and to train the participant with specific
techniques applicable to the pediatric population. The presentation will explore the use of fascial and craniosacral techniques and
discuss how they impact modulation, postural alignment and sensory processing. Through lab experiences, participants will learn
‘hands on’ techniques while getting a boost in their own energy. All techniques taught are usable in clinic and home programs.
Applications to the pediatric population and how to integrate these techniques with current practice will be discussed. Presentation of
‘self help’ techniques for healing the healer are included. Dress comfortably for practical experiences and leave with skills that can be
put to immediate use.
Professional Development Programs is an AOTA & ASHA approved provider.
contact = www.pdppro.com; Phone: 877-439-8865
email = corrine@pdppro.com
Encouraging Courage: Building the Foundations of Problem Solving
Dates = May 26-27, 2012
location = Berkeley, CA
description = 13 Contact Hours (1.3 AOTA & ASHA CEUs)
Lindy Joffe, MS, OTR/L & Rita Montez, MS, OTR/L
Intermediate Level Course
A key part of learning is failing. A baby won’t walk if he never falls. Yet so many of our children experience failure as trauma, and then
fall into inflexible thinking patterns. This course explores why, then teaches you how to help them move beyond that. This two-day
course will address the neurosensorimotor underpinnings of problem solving under different environmental and task demands.
Participants will take the concept of “therapeutic use of self” to a new level, learning to become partners in struggle rather than
therapists-teachers. They will learn how to assess the roadblocks to an individual’s capacity for problem solving, while developing
therapeutic interventions to enhance the individual’s ability to flexibly engage with his or her world. Participants will leave with a deeper
understanding of their own problem solving capabilities and how those abilities interrelate with the challenges seen in their clients.
Objectives: Participants will be able to:
1. Describe the neurosensorimotor underpinnings of problem solving.
2. Characterize the interrelationship between problem solving challenges in two-dimensional and three-dimensional space.
3. Use a combination of newly learned assessment strategies and clinical reasoning skills to identify the roadblocks to problem
solving.
4. Utilize expanded therapeutic problem solving skills to enable clients to better meet the challenges in their worlds.
contact = Professional Development Programs: www.pdppro.com; 877-439-8865
email = corrine@pdppro.com
Dates = May 26-27, 2012
location = Berkeley, CA
description = 13 Contact Hours (1.3 AOTA & ASHA CEUs)
Lindy Joffe, MS, OTR/L & Rita Montez, MS, OTR/L
Intermediate Level Course
A key part of learning is failing. A baby won’t walk if he never falls. Yet so many of our children experience failure as trauma, and then
fall into inflexible thinking patterns. This course explores why, then teaches you how to help them move beyond that. This two-day
course will address the neurosensorimotor underpinnings of problem solving under different environmental and task demands.
Participants will take the concept of “therapeutic use of self” to a new level, learning to become partners in struggle rather than
therapists-teachers. They will learn how to assess the roadblocks to an individual’s capacity for problem solving, while developing
therapeutic interventions to enhance the individual’s ability to flexibly engage with his or her world. Participants will leave with a deeper
understanding of their own problem solving capabilities and how those abilities interrelate with the challenges seen in their clients.
Objectives: Participants will be able to:
1. Describe the neurosensorimotor underpinnings of problem solving.
2. Characterize the interrelationship between problem solving challenges in two-dimensional and three-dimensional space.
3. Use a combination of newly learned assessment strategies and clinical reasoning skills to identify the roadblocks to problem
solving.
4. Utilize expanded therapeutic problem solving skills to enable clients to better meet the challenges in their worlds.
contact = Professional Development Programs: www.pdppro.com; 877-439-8865
email = corrine@pdppro.com
Infantile Torticollis &Plagiocephaly
Dates = Any time
location = Online
description = This course contains 3 sections (Background, Evaluation & Treatment) of Infantile Torticollis & Plagiocephaly
and 1 Final Exam. An 80% score or better is required to pass the Final Exam. You may take the Final Exam as many times as
necessary to pass. The course content includes narration, text, images, and videos. You can start and stop your training at any time.
When you return, the course will return you to where you left off. There is no time limit for completing the course. Once you complete
the course, your completion certificate will be available immediately for download and print.
http://www.ecourses365.com/online-courses/infantile-torticollis-and-plagiocephaly.asp
contact = info@ecourses365.com
email = bkarampt@yahoo.com
Dates = Any time
location = Online
description = This course contains 3 sections (Background, Evaluation & Treatment) of Infantile Torticollis & Plagiocephaly
and 1 Final Exam. An 80% score or better is required to pass the Final Exam. You may take the Final Exam as many times as
necessary to pass. The course content includes narration, text, images, and videos. You can start and stop your training at any time.
When you return, the course will return you to where you left off. There is no time limit for completing the course. Once you complete
the course, your completion certificate will be available immediately for download and print.
http://www.ecourses365.com/online-courses/infantile-torticollis-and-plagiocephaly.asp
contact = info@ecourses365.com
email = bkarampt@yahoo.com