#7359 Vision Rehab and Neuroplasticity Techniques For Success In a 3-D World - Live Webinar
2024-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Phoenix)
Just two years ago, I talked with an Optometrist and was discussing misalignment of eyes, nystagmus and high and tone. He stated he did not realize there was a treatment for nystagmus and was very interested. This course will assist therapists to work with children with these problems with minimal equipment and teach the program to their caregivers for daily practice. This course will give hope to children and may not need eye surgery. Attendees will be able to describe vision development and connectivity in the central nervous system. We will review visual, auditory, and vestibular systems in order to identify deficits and available pathways for reconnection. Attendees will be able to evaluate conditions including nystagmus, cortical vision impairment, torticollis, and strabismus and how they affect motor skills. Attendees will apply neuroplasticity treatments to enhance visual and motor function. Course instruction method includes: Lecture, Demonstration, Videos, Pictures, Case Studies and Question/Answers

Instructor: Karen Pryor PhD, PT, DPT, ND, CH, CPRCS

Intensive Therapy Model for Pediatrics - Webinar
2024-10-19 07:00 - 09:00 (America/Phoenix)
A quick internet search of “Intensive PT” will yield a plethora of options with a wide range of clinics from private in-home sessions to hospital-based outpatient settings. Clinicians involved with pediatric rehabilitation will likely be asked if it is a worthwhile investment of time and travel for families to pursue with their children. Knowing the most current evidence will help support evidence-based practice decisions and recommendations in these emerging areas. Traditional intensive models often incorporate alternative interventions such as the Therasuit, and emerging models of intensive therapy include school-based, clinic-based, cash- based, constraint-induced, Dynamic Movement Intervention, and in-home private intensives amongst other models. This webinar will review the historical use of intensive physical and occupational therapy, as well as the emerging trends and the rise of social media for marketing services. A variety of case studies will be used to demonstrate the effectiveness of intensive physical therapy and the most current evidence will be presented to help in decision making.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients birth-22 years old
Highlights

Application of intensive physical therapy during pivot and transition points in development
Discussion and case studies on family resources, insurance coverage, and accessibility

Pediatric Toe Walking - Webinar
2024-10-22 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix)
The incidence of toe walking is 2% in neurotypical children, and 41% in those with developmental delays. What was thought to be just a neuromuscular issue has now been found to be related to sensory processing disorders, especially in children with autism. Understanding the difference is critical in choosing the correct path of treatment.Treating toe walking without knowing the underlying cause can result in delayed recovery, expensive orthotics, orunnecessary surgery. Clinicians who can identify the root cause and triggers for toe walking are better able to minimize this often painful and long-term condition.
This course will use evidence-based practice and effective teaching methods to give learners hands-on strategies to incorporate into their practice setting. Learners will be able to explain how sensory dysfunction can cause orexacerbate toe walking and create meaningful treatment plans to provide to their clients.
Highlights

Differences between sensory and developmental toe walking
Effective, evidence-based treatment plans to provide functional improvement

#7459 Trigger Point Release Fast ‘n Easy: Easing Tension & Pain with User-Friend - Live Webinar
2024-10-23 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix)
People present with numerous painful, tense areas of consistent muscle tension that limit their mobility and function. Poor posture, faulty habits, traumas and strains to the neuromuscular system contributes to those reactive tight ropy bands of abnormal muscle contraction known as trigger points (TPs) TPs contribute to neck pain, headaches, back pain and activity limitation or functional disability. Neurological inhibition or facilitation related to TPs is frequently correlated with mobility limitations, strength deficits, and pain. The cause of TPs is often overlooked, or simply not addressed, as therapists try to compress them away, only to find they return right after the session. Learn what defines a trigger point, what it represents in the neuromotor system, how to assess and document TPs, and how to use a variety of techniques to manage them for more successful clinical outcomes (happy clients who become raving fans!).
Course instruction method includes: Lecture, videos, demonstration, and question/answers.

Instructor: Theresa A. Schmidt, DPT,MS,OCS,LMT,CEAS,CHY,DD

#7326 Primitive Reflex Integration - Live Webinar
2024-10-24 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix)
Primitive reflexes are assessed when a child is born to ensure they are present. Yet, they are then often dismissed, underestimating the role they play in the continued development and success of the child. However, many children continue to have retained primitive reflexes which interfere with various aspects of their development. The term Primitive Reflex Integration is being used in a variety of fields with various approaches to treatment. These approaches often present the treatment of each primitive reflex as individual movement patterns separate from each other. This course provides therapists with a roadmap to evaluating and treating 8-11 primitive reflexes, with the understanding that they are linked and build upon each other. It utilizes a functional and play-based approach to allow physical and occupational therapists to integrate this new knowledge immediately into their practice.

Instructor: Janine Wiskind, MS, OTR/L

Kinesiology Taping Application for Common Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Conditions - Webinar
2024-10-26 07:00 - 09:00 (America/Phoenix)
Kinesiology taping is a useful tool for treating andpreventing various common physical conditions and athletic injuries. It is widely used to provide targeted support to muscles and joints, facilitating proper biomechanics and enhancing functional movement patterns. Taping can be a great addition to your current practice, affecting the patient orathlete positively for several days of wear outside of the clinic. Kinesiology taping has been designed to mimic human skin; it can stretch 120-140% (the same elasticity as skin) of its normal resting length, allowing more mobility than standard athletic taping. This course will include demonstrations to give the participant an understanding of the benefits of kinesiology taping that can be applied to any common orthopedic and musculoskeletal condition. Practitioners will be able to implement taping as a beneficial adjunct to their current practice to optimize joint alignment, improve joint proprioception, improve lymphatic drainage to reduce swelling and facilitate or inhibit muscular function. After the practitioner understands the fundamentals of taping, they can carry over these principles to tape any common musculoskeletal condition.
Highlights

Indications and clinical reasoning for applying kinesiology taping to improve your patients’ orthopedic condition
Practical assessment and application strategies for addressing functional deficits, most common orthopedic conditions you can use the next day
Demonstration of practical taping for the spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee and ankle

Cognitive Assessment of Diverse Populations - Webinar
2024-10-30 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Phoenix)
Date & Time
Oct 30, 2024 10:30 AM in

Description
Professional organizations that train practitioners to serve children in schools have expressed a longstanding concern over ‘equitable’ and ‘nondiscriminatory’ cognitive assessment for examinees from diverse racial/ethnic/language groups. Although there is much that has been discovered to support best practices, there are some assessment-related concepts that are poorly understood and ill-defined. In addition, alternative assessment and/or test interpretation practices that may be popularly promoted but have serious problems/deficiencies that undermine ethical behavior/best practices. This course will review these issues in detail (as informed by relevant research) and promote future directions that align with ethical and best practices. • Your name will appear on your certificate of attendance exactly as provided in the form below. Please ensure the name submitted is accurate and free of errors. You must participate for the full 2 hours to receive your CE.

Pediatric Sleep-Disordered Breathing - Webinar
2024-10-30 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
Pediatric sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is an often- overlooked cause of many functional and behavioral concerns in children and adolescents. Insufficient sleep and impaired sleep quality can interfere with speech and language development, neurocognitive function, craniofacial and upper airway growth, as well as overall health and well- being.
Insufficient sleep and impaired sleep quality can interfere with speech, language, neurocognitive function, craniofacial and upper airway growth, and development, in addition to overall health and well-being. More than a quarter of all children may suffer from some form of SDB, with up to 5% having the more severe subtype, obstructive sleep apnea. Since speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are often involved early in the assessment and treatment of communication and swallowing difficulties in the pediatric population, they are uniquely positioned to screen for sleep problems in these children and make timely referrals when appropriate. In this course, clinicians will learn the signs and symptoms of SDB, understand the deleterious consequences of SDB, gain a deeper understanding of the importance of early intervention for SDB, and be able to integrate routine SDB screenings into their assessment protocols, incorporating evidence-based screening tools to aid in the early diagnosis and treatment of pediatric and adolescent SDB.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages 4-18 years old.
Highlights

Examine the detrimental impact of sleep- disordered breathing for the individuals on your caseload
Practical assessments to begin screening for sleep-disordered breathing using evidence-based questionnaires and functional airway screening tools

# 306 CAN-EAT Approach …Using medical, motor, & therapy strategies in pedia - Live Webinar
2024-11-01 05:00 - 2024-11-02 13:00 (America/Phoenix)
Pediatric feeding and swallowing problems that effect infants and children may be complex and often involve a combination of factors including issues that can make eating painful or difficult. In order to successfully remediate feeding problems, clinicians must understand how medical and nutritional issues can contribute to feeding disorders and use a comprehensive approach to intervention. The CAN-EAT Approach© is a 2-day workshop focusing on medical, nutritional, and therapeutic strategies for children with pediatric feeding disorders.

This course will allow participants to describe how pediatric feeding disorders are defined in the literature, what the contributing factors include, and how this relates to clinical practice. Identify primary gastrointestinal issues (gastroesophageal reflux, constipation, motility disorders, eosinophilic esophagitis, and visceral hyperalgesia) during a feeding evaluation and explain how these issues affect a child’s feeding skill development and ability to progress. Participants will analyze a child’s oral motor function and apply the knowledge in treatment making recommendations for appropriate diet, utensil use, and development of a therapy plan for skill development. Identify signs and symptoms of pharyngeal dysphagia or risk for pharyngeal dysphagia in a child and make appropriate recommendations for further assessment or treatment. Analyze moderate and complex pediatric feeding cases identifying barriers to feeding progression and apply principles to prioritize treatment strategies and write appropriate goals. Describe and apply examples of therapeutic techniques to reduce gagging, improve liquid and food acceptance, improve chewing skill, and wean from a feeding tube.

In the CAN-EAT Approach© “CAN” stands for comfort and nutrition which come first. Day one will focus on strategies to build GI comfort and good growth as well as explore other medical issues that interfere with feeding progression. Day two will focus on therapeutic strategies from a variety of philosophies. “EA” represents establishing acceptance of the spoon, easy textures or mealtime routine. Then “T” stands for therapy for skill development and feeding progression. Therapeutic strategies for common feeding problems will be explored in depth through lecture and video demonstration.

Information is applicable to infants and children from birth to 21 (class will discuss infants but is not focused on infant feeding issues)

Instructor: Krisi Brackett PhD, CCC-SLP, C/NDT

The Cerebellum and Development - Webinar
2024-11-01 05:30 - 07:30 (America/Phoenix)
Scientific advancements in the knowledge of the many functions of the cerebellum has exploded over the last several years. This structure known as the “little brain” was once thought to control only motor functions. Researchers now know that the cerebellum is an important structure for a multitude of functions. These many functions include motor control, coordination, rhythmic movement, executive function skills, attention, and modulation of sensory input. Cerebellar dysfunction has been found to be associated with ADHD, autism, Parkinson’s disease, and other disorders.Using this new research, therapists can facilitate activation of this very important brain structure through rhythm, balance,and coordination activities. As your understanding of the importance of this structure develops, you will be able to incorporate these activities into your treatment sessions.
Highlights

Recognize the influence of the cerebellum on balance, movement, coordination, executive function skills, learning and social skills
Improve your understanding of the influence of the cerebellum in various disorders including ADHD, autism and Parkinson’s disease
Develop effective treatment strategies to promote activity within the cerebellum

Empowering Handwriting Proficiency - Webinar
2024-11-01 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Phoenix)
With the explosion of technology in the classroom, it was predicted students participating in handwriting-based activities would become obsolete. However, handwriting continues to be essential to a child’s ability to participate in their school/academic environment. More than half of the preschool Common Core standards address handwriting (Tortorelli et al. 2021). It is also concerning that even neuro- typical children have shown reduced motor proficiency (Benda et al. 2021). Based on the evidence, the influence of environmental factors and societal differences in how children play can influence the development of the underlying components (cognitive, sensory, motor, visual-motor, and visual perceptual skills) needed to attain proficient handwriting. Clinicians who work with children in a variety of settings are equipped to support and facilitate handwriting development and confidence. This course will provide the latest evidence-based approaches and strategies to address handwriting. Additionally, it will provide hands-on strategies to evaluate and develop interventions that can have a profound functional impact within their practice setting.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients 5-11 years old.
Highlights

Impactful strategies to influence improved dexterity skills using approaches based on neuroplasticity
Effective, evidence-based interventions to address handwriting confidence and performance

Comprehensive Management of Athletic Knee Injuries - Webinar
2024-11-02 07:00 - 09:00 (America/Phoenix)
Individuals engaged in sports activities frequently attend rehabilitation due to knee injuries. The diversity of knee injuries means that the rehab professional must be well versed in a wide range of clinical presentations along with understanding the best approaches to rehabilitate these patients. This course will provide the practitioner with the most current evidence for commonly encountered sports knee injuries and how to manage them in rehab settings. The discussion will include both conservative and post-surgical management strategies along with a discussion on the optimal choice of treatment based on the specific injury.
Highlights

Enhance your knowledge on a diverse range of sports-related knee injuries and how to treat them in the clinical rehab setting
Ulilize practical treatment strategies, including taping, neurorehabilitation, and therapeutic exercises tailored for knee injuries

Effective Screening for Musculoskeletal and Neurologic Dysfunction in Early Intervention - Webinar
2024-11-05 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix)
Effective Screening for Musculoskeletal and Neurologic Dysfunction in Early Intervention will present an overview of signs and symptoms, risk factors, and easy-to-use screening tools for hypotonia, autism, infantile and early onset scoliosis,hip dysplasia, clavicle fracture, brachial plexus injury, and theatypical infant foot. Participants will learn through visual appraisal, indicative characteristics of children with atypical presentation of posture and extremity alignment, adaptive skills, and behavior. Participants will also be provided with up-to-date screening resources for hypotonia, autism, hip dysplasia, and brachial plexus injury, along with current recommended clinical pathways for management.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages 0-3.
Highlights

Identify the clinical characteristics in the young child for the following: hypotonia, autism, infantile and early onset scoliosis, hip dysplasia, clavicle fracture, brachial plexus injury and the atypical infant foot
Review evidence-based resources and screening tools to support communication and further assessment recommendations to a young child’s medical team

Dual-Task Intervention in Complex Neurological Conditions - Webinar
2024-11-05 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix)
Dual tasking is the capacity to perform a second task simultaneously and is incorporated into many activities of daily living (ADLs). The ability to perform gait and balance tasks requires cognition tasks of attention, processing speed, and memory. The deficits in central sensory integration and cognitive-motor interference (CMI) can result in both impaired postural control and performance decrement to either the motor or cognitive task performed. It is believed that motor and cognitive impairments lead to a higher incidence of falls during ADLs in the neurologically impaired population5 as well as a decline in quality of life. Traditional strengthening and coordination exercises performed during therapy may not adequately prepare the person for these complex conditions to return to community living which is steep in tasks requiring dual tasking. Dual-task training has been proven to enhance neuroplasticity and balance in neurological diseases. This course will provide evidence- based practice guidelines for the use of dual-tasking as an intervention for patients living with neurological diseases or conditions.
Highlights

Examine complex neurological conditions that impact multiple areas of the central nervous system, brain, and spinal cord causing varied symptoms
Application of evidence-based practice guidelines for the use of dual tasking as an intervention to provide neuroplasticity and recovery for people living with neurological conditions

Creating Visual Supports for Children with Autism - Webinar
2024-11-06 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
This 2-hour dynamic course will take you on the autism journey to help you understand the importance of visual supports and early intervention for this growing population. Not only is “making visual” essential, it can also help to improve classroom success and daily living skills. It is time to think outside the box and get creative in your home, classroom, and therapy settings. Participants will be provided practical visual supports and strategies to use in the home, natural setting, therapy setting or school. The course will provide participants with low budget resources they can implement tomorrow as well as a greater appreciation of the child with autism.
Highlights

Ideas and strategies that help children with autism spectrum disorders through sensory integration, communication, behavior, daily living, social skills, and education
Develop visual supports, schedules, and social stories that can benefit young children with autism
Select practical visual supports that can be used to help engage the young child with autism

#7329 Assessment and Intervention for Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) in Feeding Therapy - Live Webinar
2024-11-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver)
Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) are the frenulum attachments within the mouth, there are typically 7 locations, and the restrictions that can be observed can impact growth and development, feeding, and speech. This course provides participations with functional and structural assessment of TOTs with specific focus on intervention and treatment related to feeding deficits. The course will cover topics including foundational anatomy and physiology and provide case studies and education for assessment and intervention to increase food acceptance and oral motor sensory skills related to feeding. The importance and dynamic of a professional team and related scopes of practice will also be discussed.

Instructor: Samantha Heidenreich, OTD, OTR/L, OMT

Mindfulness-Based Intervention - Webinar
2024-11-08 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Phoenix)
Did you know that approximately 90% of doctor visits are related to chronic stress? Whether it’s from work, economic factors, or lack of health literacy, stress is a growing concern for quality of life and health. In addition to traditional practice, mindfulness can be an efficient and low-cost technique to directly reduce the effects of stressors, especially for those managing and/or rehabilitating their health.
In this course, you will learn what mindfulness is, how to identify when appropriate to implement, precautions, and howto facilitate safety during skilled interventions. Based on evidence-based practice, mindfulness, in addition to traditional interventions, was shown to reduce overall pain and improve functional outcomes and overall quality of life.You will be provided specific scripts and examples of how to safely apply mindfulness into your practice immediately.
Highlights

Strategies that show significant improvements in your clients’ active engagement and functional outcomes using specific mindfulness techniques during interventions
Practical meditation and mindfulness scripts you can use with your clients to achieve their best results

Art Therapy: Creative Interventions for Kids with Trauma, Anxiety, ADHD and More! - Live Webinar
2024-11-14 07:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix)
Do you work with challenging children and teens who seem absolutely resistant to every intervention you offer? Clients who are stuck, repeating the same patterns over and over and you feel like you’re powerless to help them? You know the ones that repeatedly refuse to listen and don’t stop to think before they act. Or those who refuse to take responsibility for their behaviors and constantly pass blame onto others? Do they leave you feeling stagnant and burnt out in your practice?
Attend this seminar and learn innovative interventions that will help even your most resistant clients become unstuck. Your day will consist of creative, interactive, hands-on training that will re-energize your work. You will leave with fresh new art strategies and approaches that you can use immediately to engage even your most difficult and challenging clients. These tools are fun and playful. They will offer you an opportunity to refresh yourself as well!
No art experience is necessary, just an openness to try something creative.
Art therapy materials recommended: Crayons, markers or colored pencils, 2 sheets of white and colored paper, glue or glue stick.
* Participants will learn how to implement therapeutic art interventions. They will not be certified as an art therapist.

Helping the Anxious Generation: A Power-Packed Menu of Evidence-Based Interventions to Ease Anxiety and Build Resilience in Teens and Young Adults - Live Webinar
2024-11-14 12:00 - 15:30 (America/Phoenix)
There’s no doubt that a record number of teens and young adults are on the brink of crisis.
But it takes a special skill set to help this hurting and anxious generation.
This is your rare opportunity to learn the latest and most effective techniques directly from Dr. Ashley Smith, an award-winning psychologist, sought-after speaker, researcher and author of The Way I See It: A Psychologist’s Guide to a Happier Life!
Drawing on evidence-based clinical interventions and 20 years of specializing in youth anxiety, Dr. Smith designed this fast-paced, strategy-rich training to help you feel confident and competent in addressing this growing need.
In this training, you will:

Go beyond diagnostic labels and criteria
Learn rapport-building strategies that work with reluctant and resistant teens and young adults
Dive into the neurology of anxiety in the 15–25-year-old brain
Gain hands on experience in the implementation of cognitive, mindfulness, relaxation, and behavioral strategies
Leave with a menu of intervention options and a clear framework for deciding when to use which tool

Register now and prepare to meet the needs of this hurting generation that desperately needs your help.

#7381 Oral Habits- Targeting the Root Cause - Webinar
2024-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Phoenix)
There are several types of prolonged oral habits which can be harmful to the individual’s mouth and overall health. Such oral habits can include thumb sucking, tongue sucking, prolonged pacifier use, blanket sucking, nail biting.
Sucking is a reflex that is present during utero and should integrate by 6 months of age. Therefore sucking habits should be eliminated by this age and sucking that persists after 6 months of age should not be considered developmentally appropriate. There are several possible root causes for prolonged sucking habits. It is vital to determine why the individual is engaging in a noxious oral habit and target that underlying root cause. There are several consequences of prolonged oral habits, which have negative impacts on the individuals dentition, palate, airway, speech, and orofacial development.
Myofunctional therapy can support the elimination of oral habits. Myofunctional therapy helps to strengthen the orofacial muscles, correct/eliminate oral habits, correct the function of the tongue and facial muscles at rest, for swallowing, and for speaking. There are also often potential referrals necessary to providers such as the ENT, pediatric dentist, orthodontist, and oral surgeon. Course instruction method includes: lecture, case studies, videos, question/answer session.

Instructor: Janine Stiene-Cline MA CCC-SLP TSHH and Toni-Ann Antoniato, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC

Big Behaviors in small containers: 50 Trauma-informed Play Therapy Interventions for Disorders of Dysregulation - Live Webinar
2024-11-18 06:30 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
Do parents come to you labeling their children as manipulative, out-of-control, disobedient, or shut down?
Believe it or not, you don’t need superhero powers in the play room to see the vulnerable, dysregulated child within.
This play therapy workshop will offer practical, fun, and immediately useful play therapy interventions for engaging the family in treatment planning and goal setting, augmenting adaptive coping, enhancing the healthy attachment between parent and child, help shift paradigms around problematic child behaviors and powerfully explain the stress response system.
Play therapy interventions for helping clients practice anger management, expand their emotional literacy, practice pro-social skills with family and friends, address their problematic thought life, and increase coherence in their narratives around hard things that have happened.

Orthopedic Care Across Settings - Webinar
2024-11-18 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix)
Providing comprehensive, progressive care across the continuum of orthopedic settings presents unique challenges to clinicians in all settings, including issues with poor patient compliance. A greater understanding of the treatment approaches, patient education strategies, goals, and outcomes common to the orthopedic patient in each setting and how these outcomes can be carried across settings can improve your patient’s outcomes and expand your treatment toolbox as a clinician. It is no surprise to clinicians that poor compliance with physical therapy treatment negatively impacts patient outcomes following orthopedic intervention. Learn about factors related to why patients demonstrate poor compliance and patient education techniques to improve compliance and patient outcomes (Kattan et al., 2023).
This course will instruct therapists in the key components of orthopedic treatments in home healthcare, SNF, acute care, inpatient, and orthopedic outpatient care. Upon completion of this course, clinicians will be able to plan effective orthopedic interventions in various settings and understand how the continuum of care changes from acute care through the completion of orthopedic outpatient therapy. Orthopedic treatment techniques relative to orthopedics will be presented so that clinicians have access to treatment techniques that can be implemented in the clinic tomorrow!
Highlights

Practical treatment recommendations for common treatment options for orthopedic injuries in acute care, home health care, inpatient rehab, and outpatient physical therapy
Case studies with problem-solving applications to improve clinical application abilities.

Managing Common Orthopedic Conditions with Orthotics - Webinar
2024-11-20 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix)
Shoes and inserts have changed significantly from the mini malistic options to the stability and rocker bottom options in shoes. Custom foot orthotics are often replaced with over- the-counter inserts. The use of practical shoe options with occasional inserts can greatly benefit patients with their functional weight-bearing activities. Understand how to recommend shoe and orthotic features that are indicated for lower extremity (LE)/foot complaints. Review common LE/foot dysfunctions and how they respond best to which shoe, and which inserts. Participants will take away practical recommendations that are time and cost-efficient in a cost- conscious healthcare market.
Highlights

Immediately improve your clients’ functional activities using practical treatment techniques including shoe and/or insert recommendations
Effective, evidence-based interventions for common lower extremity orthopedic conditions

7342 Changing High and Low Muscle Tone Through Neuroplasticity In Pediatrics - Live Webinar
2024-11-21 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Phoenix)
High or low tone in the muscles interfere with active movements and milestones in the pediatric population. When tone is treated through the sensory systems, neuroplasticity will take place and new functional neural connections develop. The results can positively affect self-feeding and developmental play. Skills acquired in this presentation introduction to Neuroplasticity techniques for tone can be used the next day in your clinic. Course instruction method includes: Lecture, Demonstration, Videos, Pictures, Case Studies and Question/Answers

"Break Through" Self-Regulation Interventions for Children and Adolescents with Autism, ADHD, Sensory or Emotional Challenges - Live Webinar
2024-11-22 07:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix)
Message from Your Presenter …
No one ever said that working with children with autism, ADHD or sensory disorders is easy. Theo will only eat white foods, tends to be buried in his own world and melts when he is transitioned too quickly. Steven, in 6th grade, has ADHD, poor organization skills and an attitude that is hard to break through. But, how do we help a child break through the self-regulation issues that limit their achievements?
I discovered this was a simple question with a complex answer. I set out to learn as much as I could about theories, techniques, and research that could help make the lives of these young people much more manageable and promising. I took intensive courses on multi-sensory approaches, sensory integration, self-regulation, yoga, autism, ADHD and became a certified autism specialist in 2018. I have extensive experience adapting these techniques to make them usable in a variety of settings while working closely with teachers, aides, child study professionals, and parents.
Join me as I guide you through a broad set of self-regulation interventions culled from my years of research and practice along with strategies for adapting them to your setting. You will leave my program with the essential skills, interventions and strategies to help children find harmony with themselves, their families, and the world around them!
You will learn:

The most effective calming, sensory, motor or behavioral techniques for a given type of behavior
Peer-to-peer video feedback as a social intervention for children and teens with ASD
Sleep interventions for children with erratic sleep schedules
Interventions for repetitive and restrictive behaviors for a child with stereotypy
Organization strategies for home and school for teenagers with ADHD
And more!

I look forward to seeing you there! Register today!

Empowering Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Users - Webinar
2024-11-25 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix)
As speech-language pathologists, we understand the complexity of communication and the importance of functional communication skills for any individual, but more specifically, for a child. Through the implementation of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), we can provide an immediate means of communication for children with speech/language delays and disorders. Unfortunately, while a child may show great promise or progress in our speech sessions, they may receive little to no carryover in their classrooms or other settings, which can drastically impact their functionality and overall carryover of their skills.Research supports that the use of AAC in the classroom not only supports a student’s communication skills but also their academic and social skills.
This course is designed to provide therapists with the knowledge and skills necessary to support AAC users and increase the implementation and carryover of their device use in the classroom and school environments. Throughout this course you will learn how to provide individualized interventions and vocabulary sets, aid in creating supportive communication environments, and how to effectively integrate AAC into everyday activities and routines, thus, ensuring meaningful communication experiences for AAC users. The course emphasizes the importance of sustained carryover, providing practical guidance on promoting consistent AAC usage across various contexts and with different communication partners. By the end of the course, participants will demonstrate a deeper understanding of AAC principles and a toolkit of evidence-based strategies to empower AAC users, educators, and their communication partners.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients 3-22 years old.
Highlights

Acquire actionable strategies for immediate implementation in classrooms that benefit students, teachers, support staff, families, and caregivers
Examine practical insights applicable to speech-language pathology practice for empowering Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) users

#7324 Introduction to Contemporary Neuro- Developmental Therapy (NDT) for the Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapy Practitioners - Live Webinar
2024-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Phoenix)
This course is designed to be an introduction to the Contemporary Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) clinical practice model and its application to the pediatric speech-language pathologist and occupational therapists. NDT is an interdisciplinary, dynamic, hands-on, problem solving approach used in the treatment of children and adults with neurological pathophysiological impairments. Intervention involves direct handling to optimize function in the areas of swallowing, feeding, speech production, and voice. Participants will learn how positioning of the body relates to the function of the mouth, as well as simple strategies to facilitate improvement of speech and language and feeding functional outcomes. Practical application of material will be presented through lecture, video clips, movement practicum and discussions. Course instruction method includes: lecture, demonstration, videos, group discussion, lab practice, and question/answers.

Instructor: Patsy Tate, MS, CCC-SLP, C/NDT

2-Day Conference: Play Therapy: Engaging Powerful Techniques for the Treatment of Disruptive Behavior Disorders and Trauma - Live Webinar
2024-12-05 09:00 - 2024-12-06 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
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 sand tray 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!

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence's Rapid Growth on Therapy - Webinar
2024-12-05 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix)
Discover the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on healthcare in this engaging course designed for physical therapists, occupational therapists, and athletic trainers. Explore how AI is reshaping therapy practices, from personalized patient care to treatment planning. From understanding existing AI tools to envisioning the future implications, attendees will explore the dynamic landscape of AI in healthcare. Through interactive case studies and real-world examples, participants will gain insights into integrating AI tools into their practices, addressing safety concerns, and evaluating the limitations.
Highlights

Immediately implement artificial intelligence (AI) tools that exist into your practice
Examine the safety concerns that exist surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and how its limitations affect its utility
