Neuroplasticity for Children-Advanced Techniques

• Review of the nervous system and how it can be rewired around damage
• Identify principles of neuroplasticity and how to use them in a developmentally progressive manner
• Apply techniques to multiple diagnoses to enhance progress in developmental skills
• Demonstrate techniques with hands-on learning sessions to increase or decrease muscle tone
• Evaluate how neuroplasticity and rewiring of the nervous system can decrease tremors
• Analyze techniques to change visual abilities for leading and integrating primitive reflex patterns

REWIRING THE BRAIN FOR PEDIATRIC PATIENTS
Following up on her foundational and exceptionally well-attended course Neuroplasticity for Children - Rewiring for Integration of Primitive Reflexes & Developmental Skills, Dr. Karen Pryor (PhD, PT, DPT) offers numerous advanced evidence-based strategies for therapists to enhance a child's development - in the therapy session, classroom, and at home.
With this follow-up course, Dr. Pryor delves further into the layers of the brain in a relatable and functional manner. She begins by guiding you through various diagnoses, follows by elaborating on the various central nervous system challenges, and finally she shows you how neuroplasticity techniques can rewire neural pathways around the damaged areas. Proven methods of how, why, and what works will be demonstrated through multiple case studies. You will learn how Physical, Occupational and Speech therapy support brain changes, stability, and functional body movement for the child. Precursor positions allow more success in oral, head, neck, trunk, and extremity functions. With evidenced-based advanced multisensory techniques, case study presentation, hands-on practice, and a step-by-step, treatment-specific take-home exercise program, you walk away with tools that can easily be integrated into the clinic or home the very next day.