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Three Day Intensive on Treating the Child with Hypotonia
October 31-November 2, 2008

Course Description
This three day intensive workshop on treating the child with hypotonia will focus on specific strategies to improve motor control in this population. Techniques to improve proximal control, sustained postural movements against gravity, and symmetrical alignment will be demonstrated through use of videotapes, as well as patient demonstrations and practice labs. Participants will learn treatment strategies to improve functional performance and independence in children with hypotonia.
   Down Syndrome
   DCD (developmental coordination disorders)
   Cerebral Palsy
   Genetic Disorders
   Seizure Disorders

Course Objectives

• Discuss the underlying motor organization issues seen in hypotonia.
• Plan and implement a therapy program for the hypotonic child.
• Analyze movement patterns of the hypotonic.
• Determine which muscle the hypotonic child overuses for stability.
• Practice a variety of facilitation techniques for head control, upper and lower extremity control, and general posture.

About the Instructor
Barbara Hypes, is a pediatric physical therapist who is nationally renowned for her comprehensive and engaging teaching style and her clinical excellence. She is trained in both pediatric Neurodevelopmental Treatment and baby treatment. She has been teaching continuing education courses for therapists, teachers and parents throughout the United States and Canada since 1985. Ms. Hypes has worked in a variety of physical therapy programs in the Milwaukee area where she is currently in private practice treating all ages. She has produced five videotapes and published a book (currently in its second printing) to assist therapists in treatment of children. She has assisted in teaching the pediatric 8 week Neuro-Development treatment course and has contributed an appendix to the book Improving Upper Body control- An Approach to Assessment of Tonal Dysfunction by Regi Boehme.

Course Schedule
Day One
8:30-9:00 Registration/Refreshments
9:00-9:30 Introduction
9:30-10:30 General components of abnormal development
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-12:00 Missing components in development of the hypotonic child
12:00-1:00 Lunch (on your own)
1:00-2:00 Treatment demonstration
2:00-2:15 Break
2:15-3:00 Discussion of goals of demonstration child
3:00-4:30 Observe video of major problems

Day 2
9:00-10:30 Lecture on Muscles used to collapse for stability
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-12:00 Lab on manipulating center of mass
12:00-1:00 Lunch (on your own)
1:00-2:45 Lab on strengthening and endurance
2:45-3:00 Break
3:00-4:00 Treatment demonstration
4:00-4:30 Discuss demonstration regarding goals and home carryover

Day 3
9:00-10:30 Group discussion on equipment needs for the hypotonic patient
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-12:00 Videotape on treatment principles for this patient population
12:00-1:00 Lunch (on your own)
1:00-2:00 Treatment demonstration
2:00-2:15 Break
2:15-4:30 Wrap up activities in lab and overall questions

Course Fee
$575
Deadline for registration is two weeks prior to the course. Cancellation will be accepted until that deadline, minus an administration fee of $75. NO REFUNDS AFTER DEADLINE

Registration
Online registration or call 800-487-6530

Location
Texas Children's Hospital
Feigin Center
1102 Bates
Houston, TX 77030

Hotel Accommodations
Suggested hotels:

Houston Marriot Medical Center
6580 Fannin Street
Houston, TX
713-796-0080

Residence Inn
7710 Main St
Houston, TX 77030
713-660-7993

For More Information
Education Resources, Inc
800-487-6530
www.educationresourcesinc.com

CEUs
1.8 CEU's