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Treatment of Motor Issues in Children with Sensory Dysfunction

Education Resources, Inc.

Objectives

Objectives
Describe interdependent dynamics of sensory systems as they relate to gross motor function.
Assess and identify specific areas of sensory dysfunction in pediatric clients who are referred to physical therapy for gross motor challenges.
Apply skilled clinical reasoning in sensorimotor therapeutic interventions.
Develop sensory-based strategies to increase postural control, strength, coordination, motor planning, stability & mobility.
Explain evidence-based rationale for chosen therapeutic techniques to improve caregiver, team, and administrative communication and understanding.

Confirmation Notes

The course meets the criteria for 14 contact hours (1.4 CEUs). This course satisfies CE Requirements for WA Physical Therapists. ERI is an approved agency by the Physical Therapy Board of CA. The IN and OR Board of Physical Therapy recognizes other state board's approvals.
TX Physical Therapy Association accredited provider.
Approved sponsor by the State of IL Dept. of Financial and Professional Regulation for Physical Therapy for 16.5 hours.
Approved provider of continuing education by the American Occupational Therapy Association #3043, for 14 contact hours - 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.
Approved by the TX Board of OT Examiners.
NBCOT professional development provider - 14 PDUs
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Description

Gain practical “Sensory-Aware”* tools to treat children with both underlying gross motor and sensory dysfunction. You will learn to utilize sensory-aware skills that are based in functional strengthening and coordination activities to maximize the effectiveness of your treatments. You will leave this course with the ability to improve children’s postural control, foundational weakness, instability, incoordination, motor planning, and restricted mobility by utilizing sensory knowledge to improve functional outcomes and increase participation in school and at home.

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