STARS - Student Therapy and Resource Services

A Pediatric Guide to Working with Children with Handwriting Issues - Live Webinar
2023-02-18 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix)
Course Description
Are you in need of tips and tricks to teach handwriting? Are you wondering what the best programs are to use? Or what research backs your practice? Do you question when it’s time to shift a child to typing? Or whether your client is dysgraphic?
This course is designed to develop pediatric OTs & OTAs knowledge of handwriting, current research, and best alternatives to dysgraphia. Through functional, meaningful training, the course will teach you the tips and tricks that help children learn to write, as well as the research that supports your work. This course is of value to OTs & OTAs that want to have a greater understanding of how to work with children with handwriting delays.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:

Understand the components of handwriting (tools, presentation, preparation, grip, pressure, motor planning, seating)
Understand the prevalence of handwriting issues
Understand current research supporting OT work with handwriting
Manage the total child (considering common comorbid conditions associated with handwriting delays)

INTERNAL PD OPPORTUNITY: Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP)-Live
2023-02-14 08:00 - 2023-02-15 16:30 (America/Denver)
The Arizona Department of Education/Exceptional Student Services Assistive Technology Team is pleased to announce “Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP)” with John Halloran, M.S., CCC-SLP. LAMP is an augmentative alternative communication (AAC) approach designed to give individuals who are nonverbal a method of independently and spontaneously expressing themselves through a speech-generating device. PRCs language systems and devices will be used to illustrate treatment components; however, LAMP principles can be applied to any AAC device or system. This is a 2-day, in-person training; due to the hands-on training this workshop offers, seats are limited. This training is designed for special education teachers and therapists who work with students using Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC).
Sponsored by the Arizona Department of Education/Exceptional Student Services
Hosted by Phoenix Elementary School District
Date: Tuesday and Wednesday, February 14–15, 2023
Times: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Fee: Free (lunch on your own)
Where: Phoenix ESD District Office
1817 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Course​ ​Description:
Day 1: Foundations of the Therapeutic Approach
LAMP is an augmentative alternative communication (AAC) approach designed to give individuals who are nonverbal a method of independently and spontaneously expressing themselves through a speech-generating device. This course will cover the components of LAMP: readiness to learn, engaging the learner through joint engagement, and learning language through a unique and consistent motor plan paired with an auditory signal and a natural consequence. Discussion will include how this approach addresses the core language deficits of autism, device features that are beneficial to teaching language, and how to use those features to implement LAMP components. Videos will be used to illustrate the treatment components.
Day 2: Hands-On Learning with iPads and Devices
Participants will receive some hands-on time and are encouraged to bring their own device (Accent or iPad with WFL). Discussion will include assessing current language level, setting goals for developmental progression, and analyzing data logging. The presenter will cover a variety of strategies and supports to support language development such as expanding vocabulary in natural environments, modeling, teaching the motor plan, and how to use aided language input. Videotaped sessions will be used for group discussion about strategies that work and common mistakes. Suggestions for language development in school settings will also be addressed.

About the Presenter:
John D Halloran, M.S., CCC-SLP
John is a Speech-Language Pathologist who has worked in the field of AAC since 1994. He is co-author of the Language Acquisition through Motor Planning approach. He has a special interest in children who are challenged by severe physical or cognitive disabilities. He also finds much reward in exploring ways to best implement assistive technology with children who have autism.
John graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 1990 with a bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders. He received his master’s degree in Communicative Disorders from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 1992. After graduation, he worked at Arkansas Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center, specializing in assistive technology. He has also owned a pediatric therapy clinic and after-school care for children with disabilities. He teaches augmentative communication at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
John maintains membership in several professional organizations, including the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Arkansas Speech Language Hearing Association. He has presented extensively in the United States and internationally.

Identifying the Root of Challenging Behaviors - Webinar
2023-02-10 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix)
Highlights

Clearly identifying the behavior and the function of behavior through a systematic framework in a collaborative manner
Creating developmentally appropriate strategies with individualized modifications and accommodations
Reflective practices with collaboration to support children and help to generalize evidence-based strategies in daily routines and interactions

Assistive Technology—Just One Thing (AT-JOT) Register For The Lunch Or After-School Session.
2023-02-08 11:30 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix)
What in the Word? Microsoft’s Free Immersive Reader
Immersive Reader is a free reading enhancement tool available in Office 365 that will work with Word, OneNote, and Outlook. It is built into the Edge browser and can also be installed as an extension for the Chrome browser to read the text of any website.
How does Immersive Reader help?
Immersive Reader helps students who are struggling to read text online by making it easy to:

Change font size, text spacing, and background color
Split words into syllables
Highlight verbs, nouns, adjectives, and sub-clauses
Choose between fonts optimized to help with reading
Highlight text as it is read aloud
Change the voices and speed of reading
And more

Come to this session to find out why we are so excited about Immersive Reader.
Register for 11:30am
Register for 3:00pm

The Three Major Differences Seen in a Dyslexic Brain: Class 2 – Transformer Theory of Dyslexia - Live Webinar
2023-02-06 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Phoenix)
Course Description
We are living in a society where we are seeing more and more of our kids, especially from a low socioeconomic background, struggle with reading. Why? Is Dyslexia becoming more prevalent? In this class we will not only develop an understanding of what Dyslexia is, but we will also identify and delve into one of the three major differences seen in a Dyslexic brain. Class 2 examines the most challenging subtype of Dyslexia, reviews testing and diagnosis, and provides well researched treatment strategies to get the best treatment outcomes.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:

Explain the Lateral Column Theory of Dyslexia and the areas of the brain affected.
Identify how this type of Dyslexia affects a student’s world, their home, community and classroom.
Determine what is the complete testing process for Dyslexia and why one test by itself cannot correctly identify Dyslexia.
Choose a treatment plan and treatment strategies that address the primary challenges seen in dyslexia (reading, spelling and writing) and the most common secondary challenges seen (visual perception, cross dominance, and ocular motility).
Summarize why synchronization activities are essential for success and recognize the treatment progression for the most effective outcomes.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Assessment Strategies - Webinar
2023-02-06 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix)
In the technology-boosted post COVID-19 world, individuals, families, and school districts are easily influenced to purchase AAC products that do not necessarily fit the needs of the individual. AAC is abandoned 30% – 50% of the time when the device does not meet the need of the user. This course examines the basics of AAC assessment and the premise for matching AAC tools, language, physical accessibility needs and device types to avoid improper and/or ineffective placement of AAC. Participants will learn positive approaches to AAC assessment and coordination with all stakeholders to produce the best long-term out comes for consumers. The participants will be introduced to hands-on tools for assessment and will leave with resources that are available for computers, tablets, and in consumable form that can be immediately applied in their setting.
Highlights

Practical evidence-based assessment and re- assessment tools and strategies for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Identification of a range of functional communication deficits and underlying conditions that can benefit from AAC
Integrate learning to your SLP/PT/OT practice through case examples

Supervision and Mentoring Tools - Webinar
2023-02-04 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix)
Highlights

Effective mentoring strategies to prevent ethical dilemmas and pitfalls for improved success of the mentee, resulting in improved competence and clinical outcomes
Integrate communication strategies to increase skills and performance of students, assistants and other staff being supervised
Ranges of client diagnosis, prognosis, and level of function and accompanying supervision process

Self-Regulation Interventions for Children and Adolescents: Reduce Frustration, Emotional Outbursts & Oppositional Behaviors - Live Webinar
2023-02-03 07:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix)
This seminar will help you to better intervene with the challenging child—the one who won’t sit still; doesn’t follow directions; often throws tantrums; or has difficulty waiting for their turn. They may “hit first and ask questions later”. They react impulsively and have difficulty expressing what they need or what is frustrating them. We know this child is intelligent, caring and kind, but their behavior doesn’t reflect these positive qualities. These are the children who confuse and frustrate parents and who overwhelm teachers and peers. They struggle to meet basic expectations and are unable to succeed in school, with peers and at home.
Join clinical psychologist Dr. Ehlert and learn to effectively intervene with the emotional and behavioral dysregulation of children with High-Functioning Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities and Sensory Processing Disorders. Through hands-on activities and dynamic discussion, you will learn techniques, behavioral strategies, problem-solving strategies and brain training exercises to:

Address the sensory, language and executive functioning processing deficits that trigger them
Increase their self-control, social success, emotional control and task completion
Teach flexibility, tolerance, thinking it through and decision-making
Reduce the frequency and duration of their tantrums and emotional outbursts

Walk away with proven emotional, behavioral and processing strategies that lead to social and academic success!

Self-Regulation Interventions for Children and Adolescents: Reduce Frustration, Emotional Outbursts and Oppositional Behaviors - Live Webinar
2023-02-03 07:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix)

Changing the ADHD Brain: Moving Beyond Medication - Live Webinar
2023-02-03 06:00 - 14:00, 2023-01-20 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix)
Many persons diagnosed with ADHD prefer not to take medication. There are various reasons for this including side effects and concerns with long-term use. In this seminar, you will learn more about these reasons, as well as alternative interventions for ADHD.
Looking at ADHD from a developmental perspective, we will consider reasons for the apparent increase in ADHD diagnoses over the past two decades. By understanding the way the brain works in ADHD, you will be able to better identify a variety of strategies to significantly impact the nervous system and positively influence symptoms of ADHD in your clients.
Not only will you walk away with information about some of the most common non-medication interventions for ADHD such as computerized cognitive training, mindfulness meditation, and neurofeedback, you will also learn a variety of practical strategies that can be implemented immediately and at low cost.
We will navigate the vast research on exercise, movement, diet, sleep, disruptive technologies, supplements, and the impact of the environment on ADHD, summarizing the findings and applying the information to “real life”. You will leave this seminar with the tools and knowledge to develop a holistic approach to working with adults and children with ADHD.

Evaluation and Treatment of Upper Extremity Nerve Injuries - Live Webinar
2023-02-02 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Phoenix)
Course Description
This course is intended for PTs/PTAs/OTs/OTAs/ATs who are looking to master care for patients with upper extremity nerve injuries. The course will review important anatomical areas of the upper limb, effective evaluation techniques, treatment solutions for nerve trauma, understand post-operative protocols nerve repairs and compression releases. The presenters of this course have extensive experience with treating patients with upper extremity nerve trauma and will give examples of case studies to complex treatment plans and provide feedback throughout the course.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
1) Evaluate Upper Extremity Nerve Pathologies
2) Create Effective treatment plans for patients with Upper Extremity Nerve injuries
3) Have an Understanding of Upper Extremity Neurological Anatomy

Food and Mood: A Therapist’s Guide to The Role of Nutrition in Mental Health - Live Webinar
2023-02-02 07:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix)
Diet is an often-ignored aspect of the prevention of poor mental health and the promotion of good emotional health. The causes of behavioral health problems are complex, and nutrition is a valuable yet often missing piece of the puzzle to help clients improve their emotional state.
Imagine if you could feel more confident talking with clients about nutrition from a therapist’s point of view, and do so while adhering to our ethical code.
Kathleen Zamperini, LPC, NCGC-1, CMHIMP, brings a unique perspective as a licensed professional counselor with a degree in nutrition and certification with the Mental Health Integrative Medical Institute. She uses the language of a therapist to explain key concepts of integrating a cognitive behavioral approach with nutritional strategies to improve treatment outcomes.
Discover the clinical applications to transform the way your clients view food and revolutionize your clinical toolbox to ethically educate clients about nutrition and how they can make lasting changes

Exploring Primitive Reflexes in the Developing Child - Webinar
2023-02-02 07:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
Highlights

Immediately improve functional performance through play and academic setting using practical treatment techniques
Confidently perform an assessment to test for functional deficits related to retained primitive reflexes
Practical assessment and treatment strategies for motor delays for your pediatric patients
Hands-on labs for assessment and treatment of deficitsrelated to retained primitive reflexes
Effective, evidence-based interventions for remediation of developmental delays resulting from retained primitive reflexes

2-Day Certification Training: Treating Anxiety Disorders in Children & Adolescents - Live Webinar
2023-01-26 07:00 - 2023-01-27 15:00 (America/Denver)
Divorce, family breakdown, violence in society and the media, has produced a “shell shocked” generation of kids suffering from anxiety!
Join anxiety expert and author, Dr. Steve O’Brien, who will demonstrate how you can “connect” with anxious children and inspire them to practice new self-regulation skills. You will learn how to help parents (“bulldozers,” “helicopters” and “snowplows”) and schools gain confidence, gratification and success in helping their most anxious kids.
To increase your effectiveness with the various manifestations of child anxiety, Dr. O’Brien will address each of the following disorders with case examples and clinical vignettes:

Separation Anxiety Disorder
Panic Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorders (including skin picking and hair pulling)
Social Anxiety Disorder/Selective Mutism
Specific phobias
Trauma- and Stressor-related disorders

Emphasis will be on creative psychotherapy involving insight-oriented, cognitive-behavioral, biological, mindfulness, and family systems interventions.
Best of all, upon completion of this live training, you’ll be eligible to become a Certified Clinical Child & Adolescent Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP-CA) through Evergreen Certifications. Certification lets colleagues, employers, and clients know that you’ve invested the extra time and effort necessary to understand the complexities of child and adolescent anxiety counseling. Professional standards apply. Visit www. evergreencertifications.com/CCATPCA for details.

Food and Mood: A Therapist’s Guide to The Role of Nutrition in Mental Health - Live Webinar
2023-01-26 07:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix)
Diet is an often-ignored aspect of the prevention of poor mental health and the promotion of good emotional health. The causes of behavioral health problems are complex, and nutrition is a valuable yet often missing piece of the puzzle to help clients improve their emotional state.
Imagine if you could feel more confident talking with clients about nutrition from a therapist’s point of view, and do so while adhering to our ethical code.
Kathleen Zamperini, LPC, NCGC-1, CMHIMP, brings a unique perspective as a licensed professional counselor with a degree in nutrition and certification with the Mental Health Integrative Medical Institute. She uses the language of a therapist to explain key concepts of integrating a cognitive behavioral approach with nutritional strategies to improve treatment outcomes.
Discover the clinical applications to transform the way your clients view food and revolutionize your clinical toolbox to ethically educate clients about nutrition and how they can make lasting changes.

Assistive Technology—Just One Thing (AT-JOT) Register For The Lunch Or After-School Session
2023-01-25 11:30 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix)
Just ‘R-O-L-L’ with It: Using Dice in the Classroom
Come ‘roll’ on in to learn all sorts of inclusive, fun, creative and meaningful ways to incorporate dice and specially adapted dice rollers into your classroom or therapy sessions. We will explore how a variety of paper, digital, and physically adapted dice (large dice, multi-colored dice, etc.) can help your students with special needs to learn content material, social skills, play games, and more.
Register for 11:30am
Register for 3:00pm

The Three Major Differences Seen in a Dyslexic Brain: Class 1 – Auditory Dyslexia - Live Webinar
2023-01-24 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Phoenix)
Course Description
We are living in a society where we are seeing more and more of our kids, especially from a low socioeconomic background, struggle with reading. Why? Is Dyslexia becoming more prevalent? In this class we will not only develop an understanding of what Dyslexia is, but we will also identify and delve into one of the three major differences seen in a Dyslexic brain. This class looks at the most common difference seen in the dyslexic brain and gives proven strategies to deal with the challenges seen with this type of dyslexia.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:

Explain what dyslexia looks like and how it effects our society and our schools.
Identify and analyze the different processing areas used in the dyslexic brain when reading.
Determine what is the complete testing process for Dyslexia and why one test by itself cannot correctly identify Dyslexia.
Choose a treatment plan and treatment strategies that address the primary challenges seen in dyslexia (reading, spelling and writing) and the most common secondary challenges seen (visual perception, ocular motility).
Summarize why synchronization activities are essential for success and recognize the treatment progression for the most effective outcomes.

Executive Function: Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment for Pediatric Clients - Webinar
2023-01-20 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix)
Highlights

Practical identification and evaluation for executive functioning issues in pediatric clients
Effective evidence-based treatment for improving executive functioning delays such as memory, motor, and self-regulation

Strengthening Executive Functioning Skills in Children with ADHD - Live Webinar
2023-01-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Phoenix)
Course Description
Children and teens diagnosed with ADHD have challenges in their executive functioning. These may show up as problems following directions or remembering a sequence of activities. Children may have difficulty learning from past mistakes, staying focused for duration of a task, or maintaining emotional control in stressful situation. They may struggle with organization of personal items or to-do lists, with being flexible with unexpected changes, and with managing their time efficiently. These difficulties, in turn, manifest into problems at home, school, work, and with social skills.
Executive functioning skills are the missing link between intentions and action. In this presentation we will identify the executive functioning skills and discuss how they are impacted by ADHD and related neurodiverse diagnoses. We will identify how to evaluate executive functioning and discuss intervention strategies and ways that we can increase support to improve development of the executive functions throughout childhood and adolescence and into early adulthood. The participant will learn three ways to empower individuals of all ages to strengthen executive functioning skills.
This course is presented in lecture form with questionnaires and handouts developed by the instructor to assist the participant in working with children and families.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:

Define Executive Functioning and identify the executive skills
List ways in which executive skills are impacted by ADHD and related diagnoses
Identify how to evaluate executive functioning skills
Discuss each skill in detail and identify intervention strategies to enhance development of executive skills
Differentiate common issues related to executive functioning skills across childhood and adolescence
List 3 ways to structure treatment in order to empower individuals to strengthen their executive functioning skills

Explore and identify Google tools that can be incorporated into educational experiences. - Live
2023-01-18 08:00 - 15:30 (America/Phoenix)
The ADE/ESS Assistive Technology (AT) team is excited to announce our next 2022–23 national presenter: Mike Marotta ATP. Marotta’s workshop is designed for special educators and related service providers.
Explore and identify Google tools that can be incorporated into educational experiences.
Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Time: 8:00 a.m.−3:30 p.m.
Fee: $21 (breakfast and lunch included)
Where: Sunnyside Unified School District
Address: 2238 East Ginter Road, Tucson, AZ 85706
About Mike Marotta
Mike Marotta, ATP, is the owner of Inclusive Technology Solutions, LLC. Mike has been in the field of Assistive Technology for almost 30 years and his experience revolves around a vast array of accommodations for persons with disabilities and their family/support members. Mike is the Director of the Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center @ Disability Rights New Jersey. Founder @EdcampAccessNJ @EdcampAccessInt Co-mod #atchat Wed 8PM ET @BookCreatorApp Ambassador Raspberry Pi Certified Educator
Mike believes that networking and information-sharing are essential for successful evaluation, consideration, implementation, and application of technology to support individuals of all abilities.

Workshop Description:
From Chrome apps and extensions to Google tools, Google can support all learners in your classroom. This full-day, in-person workshop will focus on exploring Google tools and identifying ways to incorporate these powerful tools into educational experiences. We will explore the feature match process to ensure a clear rationale for using built-in Chrome OS accessibility features, G Suite tools, and third-party Chrome apps and extensions. You will explore tools to assist students in the areas of reading, writing, and math, as well as with executive functioning skills that include time management, organization, task completion, and focus, to effectively meet the needs of every learner in all environments (classroom, transition, community).

Early Intervention: Postural Control and Handling Techniques - Webinar
2023-01-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix)
Highlights

Handling and sensory motor input techniques for the pediatric patient with motor control issues such as hypotonia, spasticity and ataxia
Improve the quality of movement through developmental positions for the pediatric patient
Video treatment sessions with children who have hypotonia, hypertonia and ataxia

Self-Regulation Interventions for Children & Adolescents: Reduce Frustration, Emotional Outbursts & Oppositional Behaviors - Live Webinar
2023-01-13 06:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)

Managing Overuse Injuries in the Overhead Athlete: Strategies for Rehab and Injury Prevention - Live Webinar
2023-01-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Phoenix)
Course Description
This 2 hour webinar is designed for Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers & Strength coaches who work with any type of overhead athlete. Through both a lecture based format and the incorporation of video, this course will assist the participant with recognizing and assessing common injuries in the overhead athlete and designing evidence-based rehab programs for their patients and athletes. Participants will gain a better understanding of how to use screening and assessment tools to detect asymmetry. Finally, the participant will gain better insight into the management of related overuse injuries, and see how to integrate rehab and performance training for optimal health and future injury prevention.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:

Recognize and assess common injuries in the overhead athlete
Be able to design evidence-based rehab programs
Implement corrective and preventive exercise strategies to reduce overuse injuries.
Understand how to use screening and assessment tools to detect asymmetry
Understand the current research on throwing mechanics

The Price is Right: Free Assistive Technology Tools for Schools - Live
2023-01-12 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix)
A common misconception about assistive technology is that it is always a budget-buster. But is that true? Not always! Come to this session to learn about free and easily available options to support students who struggle with literacy, math, and executive function. These same tools can be used as a part of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), IEPs, transition plans, or 504 plans. Leave with a Wakelet full of free resources.
Thursday, January 12, 2023, 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Hosted by Graham County School Superintendent’s Office
Address: 921 W. Thatcher Blvd., Safford, AZ 85546

2-Day Conference: Play Therapy: Engaging Powerful Techniques for the Treatment of Disruptive Behavior Disorders and Trauma - Live Webinar
2023-01-12 07:00 - 2023-01-13 15:00 (America/Denver)
Childhood Disruptive Behavior Disorders are on the rise! Tantrums, anger, defiance, threatening behavior …
How can we as therapists more effectively decrease acting-out behaviors and help repair, rebuild and create strong parent-child relationships?
Join me, Clair Mellenthin, expert in child and family trauma and attachment, as we dive into the impact of Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder on children, teens, and their families. You’ll learn effective, powerful, evidence-based play therapy interventions including guided imagery, mindfulness, expressive arts, and sandtray play – all of which include parent-child relationship enhancement activities.
This workshop will show you how:

the impact of attachment plays a role in the etiology in childhood disruptive behavior disorders
to utilize attachment-centered play therapy techniques to treat these diagnoses in children
to strengthen parent-child relationships
to improve overall self-esteem and confidence – giving the child tools to control their challenging symptoms and help heal the family system.

Register today to explore the power of play therapy – and incorporate these strategies into your mental health practices with young clients and their families!

If You Can Make It, You Can Take It: An AT Maker Workshop - Live
2023-01-11 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix)
Come to this make-and-take workshop to learn how to create a variety of easy-to-assemble learning tools made with paper, PVC pipe, and other materials that are found in your storage rooms, garages, and hardware stores. Leave with lots of DIY learning tools to use in your classroom the very next day, including iPad stands, tactile rulers, weighted pencils, and more.

Wednesday, January 11, 2023, 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Hosted by Graham County School Superintendent’s Office
Address: 921 W. Thatcher Blvd., Safford, AZ 85546

Therapeutic Kinesiology Taping for Children With Neurological Impairments - Webinar
2023-01-10 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix)
Children with neurological impairments benefit from improved sensory perceptive information coming into their nervous system. Therapeutic kinesiology taping can facilitate muscle activity, inhibit abnormal muscle activity, assist to reposition joints, support postural alignment, and improve proprioception for better functional outcomes. some of the benefits of therapeutic kinesiology taping include providing stability of joints while allowing full range of motion, unloading tissue via decompression for improved sliding of myofascial layers and providing enhanced motor control through a novel stimulus during movement for improved body awareness. Evidence-based research suggests that clinicians who incorporate kinesiology taping into their treatment plan note improvement in the postural control and functional activities with both, upper and lower limbs, and increase in functional independency.
Participants of this course will learn to implement kinesiology taping for the most common problems in the pediatric patient with neuromotor disorders such as: truncal hypotonia, shoulder girdle instability, and extremity dysfunction. Participants will leave with practical and effective kinesiology taping skills they can integrate into their toolbox the next day to improve therapeutic outcomes.
Highlights

Therapeutic kinesiology taping interventions for common dysfunctions in the neurological pediatric patient, such as truncal hypotonia, shoulder girdle instability, and extremity dysfunction
Effective application and precautions of kinesiology taping to parents and caregivers to include this modality in a home program
Case study practice to gain the indications and protocols for applying handling and therapeutic taping interventions

If You Can Make It, You Can Take It: An AT Maker Workshop - Live
2023-01-10 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix)
Come to this make-and-take workshop to learn how to create a variety of easy-to-assemble learning tools made with paper, PVC pipe, and other materials that are found in your storage rooms, garages, and hardware stores. Leave with lots of DIY learning tools to use in your classroom the very next day, including iPad stands, tactile rulers, weighted pencils, and more.

Tuesday, January 10, 2023, 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Hosted by Sierra Vista Unified School District #68
Address: 3305 E. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

The Price is Right: Free Assistive Technology Tools for Schools - Live
2023-01-09 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix)
A common misconception about assistive technology is that it is always a budget-buster. But is that true? Not always! Come to this session to learn about free and easily available options to support students who struggle with literacy, math, and executive function. These same tools can be used as a part of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), IEPs, transition plans, or 504 plans. Leave with a Wakelet full of free resources.
Monday, January 9, 2023, 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Hosted by Sierra Vista Unified School District #68
Address: 3305 E. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
