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Integrated Pediatric Assessment and Evidence-Based Treatment: 4 Day Intensive Focusing on Children with Sensory and Motor Challenges

Education Resources, Inc.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Understand the role of ‘neurological integration,” in normal development as well as the impact of trauma on the brain and sensory systems to effectively design interventions for this population
Identify and treat the common subtle neuro/motor challenges of children with ADHD, Autism, Anxiety and PTSD, and develop effective home and school programs
Design interventions for the specific sensory/motor challenges of the mild, moderate, and severely involved child
Implement treatment strategies by utilizing the knowledge of the connection between sensory processing, sleep and feeding challenges
Apply integrated assessment techniques to execute a comprehensive neuro-motor assessment
Identify ‘red flags” that warrant a referral to a specialist
Perform a sensory-motor assessment including assessing primitive reflexes, visual motor skills, and vestibular functioning
Develop effective reports and comprehensive “trauma informed’ treatment plans.
Clearly communicate information about sensory processing challenges, how they are impacting function, and the purpose of each intervention, to parents and schools.
Synthesize evaluation results, evidence-based research, and clinical judgment to develop effective treatment plans that promote neuroplasticity and positive change
Utilize treatment strategies and tools and improve self-regulation, visual motor, attentional, language, and social interaction skills
Integrate knowledge SI, NDT, myofascial release, and cranial sacral techniques to inform treatment in the home and school

Confirmation Notes

This course meets the criteria for 25.5 CEUs.
TX Physical Therapy Association approved provider.
Approved provider of continuing education by the American Occupational Therapy Association #3043 for 25.5 contact hours (2.55 CEUs) - Intermediate level. Occupational Therapy Process: assessment, intervention. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA.
This course meets the approval of the TX Board of OT Examiners.
NBCOT Professional development provider 25.5 PDUs.

Description

This intensive, 4-day, hands-on course will leave therapists with concrete tools and strategies to effectively conduct an in-depth physical and sensory/motor function assessment and design effective interventions for clients birth to adult with varying degrees of involvement. This course is geared toward the intermediate to advanced clinician who is looking to improve and synthesize skills into a comprehensive and organized assessment and treatment strategy, integrating NDT, SI, reflex integration, myofascial release, cranial sacral therapy, and the visual-vestibular-auditory triad in both clinic and school settings. These effective treatment strategies extend to improving self-regulation, visual motor skills, attention, social interaction, picky eaters, sleep disorders, and sensory motor skills utilizing a “trauma informed” approach. Learn to design effective treatment plans for clinic and school, in addition to home programs, classroom strategies and environments for success for children with a wide range of diagnoses including; Autism ADHD, Anxiety and PTSD. This course creates a lasting paradigm shift on the physical/behavioral connections and gives participants a new lens to assess and treat clients.

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