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#311 Introduction to NDT - Neurodevelopmental Treatment A Two Day Course in the Management of Children with Cerebral Palsy

Motivations, Inc.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
1. List five concepts of the NDT philosophy.
2. Analyze a functional skill in terms of biomechanical, neuromuscular, sensory, and respiratory control.
3. List three- five similarities and three to five differences in the development of children with spastic and dyskinetic cerebral palsy.
4. Demonstrate at least five treatment ideas to change alignment and neuromuscular control in children with cerebral palsy on an adult lab partner.
5. Plan a treatment sequence to meet a functional goal using concepts learned in this two day course.

Target Audience

Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists.

Confirmation Notes

This is a 15-hour course equivalent to 1.5 CEUs. Motivations Inc is an approved provider by The Texas Chapter of the APTA. We follow the PT licensing Board guidelines in the states in which the course is held. Motivations, Inc. is an approved CEU provider by AOTA. This course is offered for 1.5 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).

Agenda

Day One 7:30 Registration 8:00 History, Philosophy, and Clinical Practice of NDT in the Treatment of Children with Cerebral Palsy 9:30 Break 9:45 Brief Overview of Posture and Movement Control and Coordination 10:30 Lab- Alignment and Readiness for Active Posture and Movement 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Normal Skill Acquisition and Analysis- What Makes “ Normal” Normal? 3:00 Break 3:15 Treatment Demonstration and Discussion 5:30 Adjourn for the Day Day Two 8:00 Children with Spastic and Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy 10:00 Break 10:15 Lab- Sustained Posture and Full Range Movements 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Treatment Demonstration and Discussion 2:30 Break 2:45 Treatment Planning- Working for Participation (ICF Model) 3:30 Lab, Continued 4:30 Adjourn

Description

This two day course is designed to acquaint physical, occupational, and speech therapists and assistants with the Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) philosophy of treating children with cerebral palsy. This is a hands-on course where participants will work together in labs learning treatment ideas and sequences. The lectures include information on skill development and the development of children with spastic and dyskinetic types of cerebral palsy, and treatment planning. The course includes treatment demonstrations by the instructor.
This course requires the participant to actively work with adult lab partners to practice treatment techniques. Bring a large bed sheet for floor work, ONE therapy ball medium to large, TWO toys for lab work , and ONE of these items: 2-4 bolsters and 2-4 wedges, and benches in all sizes, from about 4"-24".
Participant must wear T-shirts, leotards, or other sport-type clothing that allows a lab partner to view the trunk and limbs, as well as allowing the participant maximal movement
Course Registration Rates:
$395 Consortium Registration - Group Discount – To see if your facility is already a Consortium Facility, click on the register button, then the "Fees and Locations tab"
$445 Association Registration - Member of APTA, AOTA, NATA-BOC, ASHA, SCARF, etc.
$495 Individual Registration

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