reserves the right to cancel the event 10 days
prior to the course date and assumes no
responsibility for pre-purchased tickets.
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2008
Continuing Education Courses |
Postural
Alignment Strategies: Infancy through Adolescence
September 27& 28, 2008
This course will focus on the importance of alignment, assist
therapists with recognizing clinical signs of postural problems, and
discuss treatment strategies for the development of optimal posture
alignment, control and movement. Therapeutic intervention to
optimize alignment, including tapes, garments, straps, splints, and
cast will be presented with specifics techniques demonstrated. Lab
sessions will include the use of these intervention with fabrication
of a Birkenstock insoles and night splints (for PT), and semi-rigid
wrist and long arm cast, and thumb spica (for OT).
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Assessment and Treatment of Children with Cleft Lip and Palate
October 24, 2008
This one-day seminar will provide techniques for the assessment and treatment of children with a cleft
lip and palate, focusing on children ranging in age from birth to elementary school years. This course
will review anatomy and common surgical interventions for children with clefts. Assessment and
intervention techniques will range from feeding strategies for newborns with clefts to effective
evaluation and speech therapy activities for children with speech disorders relating to cleft palate and
velopharyngeal dysfunction. Learn more
Hints for
Horrible Handwriting: A practical, fun, energetic course that goes
beyond therapy
October 25, 2008
This course is a real-life, practical, problem-solving course that
will decrease burnout and provide practical strategies to motivate
your clients to write. The instructor has collected treatment ideas
natioinwide for the past several years and shares them including
strategies to apply in a group setting, classroom setting, and
clinical setting. Learn more
Three Day Intensive on Treating the
Child with Hypotonia
October 31 – November 2, 2008
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. Learn
more
Totally Treatment: An Innovative
Approach to Pediatric Aquatic Therapy
November 7 – 8, 2008
Introduction from courses page This course is designed by an OT & PT
for therapists working in pediatric aquatics. You will learn
dramatic and effective techniques from trained OT/PT aquatic
therapists. Learn
more
Motor Control, Motor Learning and
Motor Development: Applying Evidence to Clinical Practice in
Pediatrics
Course Date December 5 – 6, 2008
Introduction from courses page Contemporary theories of
neuroplasticity, motor control, motor learning, and motor
development will be presented. Emphasis will be on applying
empirical evidence to pediatric evaluation and intervention
strategies. Learn
more
Yoga
Therapy for the Child with Developmental Challenges
Course Date December 12 – 13, 2008
This workshop teaches the clinician a balanced therapeutic yoga
approach with modifications for various populations. Through
experiential labs you will learn the physical, physiological,
regulatory, emotional and sensory- motor benefits of Yoga for The
Child with Developmental Challenges. Learn the benefits and
modifications for special populations. Use of rhythm and breath
control will be emphasized to facilitate regulation and
organization. A sequence of postures will be analyzed to highlight
the therapeutic aspects of each. Neuro-physiological benefits will
be described and enhanced by videotaped case studies.
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more
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2009
Continuing Education Courses |
New Functional Strategies to Improve Social Skills and Address Challenging Behaviors in: Autism, Aspergers Syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorders
and Pervasive Developmental Disorders
January 16-17, 2009
Effectively treat children with sensory integration and behavior problems using a new approach that combines sensory integration and behavioral techniques to proactively address interfering behaviors and strengthen social skills and learning. This workshop emphasizes practical evidence based strategies involving handling, play, art, music, and movement activities. This approach synthesizes Sensory Integration, Behavioral, NDT, NeuroPsychology and Trager Body Work. You will leave this seminar armed with numerous strategies to implement immediately with children with Autism, Aspergers, Sensory Processing Disorders, and Pervasive developmental Disorders and other challenging behaviors.
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Aquatic Integration (AI)
February 18-21, 2009
Aquatic Integration (AI) is a new approach to hydrotherapy which combines eastern meridian and point work with myofascial release, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and breath work. AI is highly effective in restoring sensory perception and motor control as well as increasing range of motion and reducing muscular Spasticity and has proven a profoundly effective tool in pain management. The practitioner may use holds or a soft collar and leg float to achieve the most comfortable and affective positioning. This allows both client and therapist to be in a state of complete relaxation. It also gives the therapist the ability to use both hands for connection, palpation and mobilization. This work is well suited for the physical therapist; massage therapist, adaptive physical educators, occupational therapists, chiropractors and somatic therapists working with neurological or musculoskeletal pathologies and rehabilitation. Aquatic Integration can be utilized as a technique for full treatment or portions can be utilized within another aquatic modality. This type of facilitating warm water technique also works very well in conjunction with an active assist treatment or exercise plan. Learn more
Kinesiotaping Fundamentals and Advanced Whole Body Techniques Level KT1/KT2
March 14 & 15, 2009
This two day course is designed to provide physical and occupational therapists with information and instruction on Kinesio Taping methods. Kinesio taping is a method of treatment for musculoskeletal and myofascial disorders and edema control. This method can be used during physical activity and in conjunction with many therapies. Attendees will gain insight into theory and taping techniques for a variety of concerns, including joint instability, muscular weakness, abnormal alignment, pain and inflammation.
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