#7157 Releasing the Frozen Shoulder - Live Webinar
2024-05-01 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix)
Shoulder pain is prevalent in between 2.4% and 26% of the population, resulting in significant financial burden, pain and loss of quality of life. According to the APTA’s Clinical Practice Guidelines, mobilization and exercise are important components of shoulder pain management. Too often clinicians are ready to perform joint manipu-lation/mobilization with disregard for the soft tissue component of the stiff shoulder. Myofascial restrictions may limit shoulder mobility and function and must be addressed as part of a plan of care. When fascia becomes scarred from inflammation, injury, postural habits or disease, its tension adversely impacts functional mobility and physical activity. Manual therapy may include myofascial work to release tension and pain and restore mobility and function. Identify fascial restrictions using motion testing and palpation. Apply specific manual and movement interventions to address mobility deficits, improve circulation, and decrease pain in people presenting with shoulder pain and mobility deficits to achieve improved functional outcomes.

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

Navigating Behavior and Communication in Pediatric Therapy - Webinar
2024-05-03 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Phoenix)
As therapists, we are charged with the expectation to improve our client’s ability to complete a task, master a skill, or decrease the presentation of an unwanted behavior. Throughout the ever-evolving world of pediatric therapy interventions, therapists are faced with the challenges of managing behaviors throughout a session. These behaviors can be a combination of age-appropriate behaviors such as refusal behaviors or difficulty transitioning to non-preferred tasks, but some behaviors can manifest due to a breakdown in communication, frustration, sensory concerns, and inability to effectively communicate basic wants and needs, among a myriad of other possibilities.
Through this course, you will learn the difference between age-appropriate behaviors and other behaviors, how to identify the link between communication and behavior, how to use the ABCs of behavior to prevent negative behaviors and proactively support your client’s needs, and how to incorporate behavioral techniques into your daily therapy sessions. Join us for a crash course in the interlocking connection between behavior and communication and learn how to better serve your current clients.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages 0- 10.
Highlights

Assess age-appropriate behaviors and those rooted in communication breakdown that impact the productivity of a therapeutic session
Innovative strategies to target negative behaviors to increase success and obtain desired outcomes

The Pediatric Diabetic Patient - Webinar
2024-05-06 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix)
The number of children diagnosed with type 1 (T1) diabetes is on a steep rise in numbers (Gale, 2002). T1 diabetes is the number one diagnosed chronic condition for children with an estimated 50 million children diagnosed in the United States by 2050 (Center for Disease Control, 2020 & Russell, et al., 2020). Right now, approximately one out of every 400 children are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, which makes it a fairly common disease. The other main form of diabetes, type 2, is also becoming more common in children, and is likely related to increased body weight. (Osinpoff, 2022, para 2). Children with T1 and type 2 (T2) diabetes are affected in participation and management of all pediatric occupations, as well as health and wellness. Beyond the occupations impacted by diabetes; psychosocial well-being is a significant concern among youth with diabetes. It is common for youth with diabetes to struggle with depression, eating disorders, and reoccurring hyperglycemic episodes (Lah Tomulic, et al., 2022). Diabetes is a condition that not only impacts the quality of life of the patient, but also the parents and other family members. A positive family environment with communication and co-management of the condition is the best practice for positive outcomes and prognosis of diabetes (Blonde, et al., 2022; Kearney, et al., 2022; Trojanowksi, et al., 2021). Rehabilitation professionals are key practitioners to help children diagnosed with diabetes and their families to holistically manage the condition and improve health and wellness through increased access and participation in daily occupations.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages 18 months-18 years old.
Highlights

Immediately improve your holistic assessment of all eight pediatric occupations and the impact of diabetes
Effective evidence-based strategies for occupational engagement addressing quality of life outcomes through psychosocial and physical health and well-being for the pediatric patient with diabetes

Changing the ADHD Brain: Moving Beyond Medication - Live Webinar
2024-05-17 06:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
Many of our clients 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’ll learn more about these concerns, as well as alternative interventions for ADHD.
Viewing ADHD from a developmental perspective, we will consider the apparent increase in ADHD diagnoses over the past two decades. By understanding the way brains with and without ADHD function, you’ll be able to better identify a variety of neuro divergent-affirming strategies to significantly impact the nervous system and better manage ADHD symptoms in your clients.
Not only will you walk away with updates about evidence-based non-medication interventions for ADHD such as computerized cognitive training, mindfulness meditation, and neurofeedback, you’ll also learn a variety of practical strategies that you and your clients can implement immediately and at low cost.
We’ll 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.

#7355 Improving Coordination for the “Clumsy” Child - Live Webinar
2024-05-17 10:00 - 14:15 (America/Phoenix)
Many school-aged children struggle with higher level motor skills that their peers have developed. These “clumsy” children may demonstrate difficulties with activities of daily living, handwriting, during recess or athletics. The ability to move safely in a coordinated manner requires upright postural control and an accurate understanding of the relationship between self and the environment. This is developed though movement experiences, both successful and erroneous. In this webinar, the underlying etiology of clumsiness, concepts of motor learning and motor control will be discussed in relationship to neuroplasticity and the NDTA™ Contemporary Practice of NDT. The course will discuss evaluation tools to help identify areas of concern and treatment strategies utilizing an integrated approach. Course instruction method includes: Lecture, Demonstration, Videos, Case Studies, and Question/Answer.

Instructor: Leslie Paparsenos, PT, MS, C/NDT

Children with ADHD and Self-Regulation Challenges - Webinar
2024-05-21 07:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
Children face many challenges today. These challenges are continually changing in our world, affecting learning, gross and fine motor development, and problem-solving skills. Understanding the mind-body connection and the relationship between learning and movement is crucial for improving a child’s school performance and functional abilities. Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), self- regulation, sensory processing, and stress-related disorders face even greater challenges. A clear understanding of the specific brain differences with these disorders and their implications is essential for successful interventions.
This new, one-day workshop will teach participants to improve brain function as it relates to learning in children with sensory challenges. Drawing upon the most up-to-date brain research, this workshop will provide a thorough understanding of the brain’s impact on a child’s success. Participants will learn the significance of the mind-body connection, and how to set up brain neurochemistry for the most effective learning and best performance. Participants will leave this workshop with strategies that can be implemented immediately in the classroom and therapy settings.
*Hands on lab will be modified for Web based delivery formats into recorded demonstrations
Highlights

Over 50 activities and movement breaks that improve self regulation and behavior
Effective therapeutic interventions for ADHD and sensory processing challenges
Yoga techniques to increase attention and mindfulness
Utilize play-based strategies, movement, and breath to improve success in school, home, and therapy settings
Strengthen mind-body connections for better self-awareness and behavior
Therapeutic activities to cultivate social skills

2-Day Certification Training: Treating Anxiety Disorders in Children & Adolescents - Live Webcast
2024-06-06 05:00 - 2024-06-07 13:00 (America/Phoenix)
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.

CERTIFICATION MADE SIMPLE!

No hidden fees – PESI pays for your application fee (a $99 value)*!
Simply complete this live event and the post-event evaluation included in this training, and your application to be a Certified Clinical Child & Adolescent Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP-CA) through Evergreen Certifications is complete.*

Attendees will receive documentation of CCATP-CA certification from Evergreen Certifications 4 to 6 weeks following the program.
*Professional standards apply. Visit www.evergreencertifications.com/CCATPCA for professional requirements.

Building Solutions Through Sensory Integration, Play, and Creativity - Webinar
2024-06-07 07:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
Managing sensory processing challenges is crucial in the success of learning. Sensory integration has become an area of focus for many different reasons, including environmental factors resulting in global sensorial challenges impacting language, motor, and social communication. Children with sensory processing disorder benefit from sensory treatment strategies impacting physical and neurological outcomes. By attending this course, you will take-away practical concepts, effective treatment strategies and everyday solutions for improved outcomes.
This interactive and relevant course emphasizes how creativity is the key to building solutions for children with sensory-related challenges. The purpose of this presentation is to introduce key elements and concepts on how creativity can best meet the needs tailored to children with sensory challenges. This course will provide tips, tools, and tidbits in applying creative strategies to achieve desired outcomes. In addition, we will explore the critical do’s and don’ts for therapeutic activities for children experiencing sensory-related challenges. This course is designed for physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech -language pathologists working with children with sensory-related challenges.
Highlights

Novel ways of implementing sensory strategies for improved outcomes and classroom behaviors
Utilize simulation and activities for speech and language development
Enhance treatment approaches for sensory-related challenges
The impact sensory has on improving motor skills, social communication, and overall functional development
Overcome roadblocks due to sensory-related behaviors impacted by sleep and bed-time routines

Self-Regulation Interventions for Children & Adolescents: Reduce Frustration, Emotional Outbursts & Oppositional Behaviors - Live Webinar
2024-06-07 08:00 - 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

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

Self-Monitoring To Empower Children's Motivation And Success - Webinar
2024-06-11 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix)
Learn how to seamlessly integrate evidence-informed self-monitoring techniques into your practice, encouraging child-driven success through diverse proven strategies derived from robust research. Addressing the needs of children across varying abilities, this course equips participants with immediate access to effective, practical self-monitoring strategies for implementation starting today.

2-Day Conference: Play Therapy: Engaging Powerful Techniques for the Treatment of Disruptive Behavior Disorders and Trauma - Live Webinar
2024-06-12 06:00 - 2024-06-13 14:00 (America/Denver), 2024-07-11 06:00 - 2024-07-12 14:00 (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 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!

Interoception - Webinar
2024-06-12 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix)
An overview of the “hidden sense” of interoception is reviewed in this course. The impact of interoception on daily life will be discussed. Emphasis will be on using the current evidence to address interoception during occupational therapy intervention.

#7325 Harnessing the Power of Non-Verbal Communication......AAC for Early Communicators-Live Webinar
2024-06-12 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix)
This presentation provides an early path to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems. Both low and high technology options are addressed, as well as the skills and strategies needed to effectively engage early communicators in these platforms. The presentation is dynamic, including videos and audience participation activities. Course instruction method includes: Lecture, Videos, Group Discussion, and Question/Answers.(for live courses as Lab experience)

Instructor: Amber Ladd, MA, CCC-SLP, BCBA And Amy M. Prince, MA, CCC-SLP, BCBA

#7325 Harnessing the Power of Non-Verbal Communication - Live Webinar
2024-06-12 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix)
This presentation provides an early path to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems. Both low and high technology options are addressed, as well as the skills and strategies needed to effectively engage early communicators in these platforms. The presentation is dynamic, including videos and audience participation activities. Course instruction method includes: Lecture, Videos, Group Discussion, and Question/Answers.(for live courses as Lab experience)

Instructor: Amber Ladd, MA, CCC-SLP, BCBAAnd Amy M. Prince, MA, CCC-SLP, BCBA

Play the Neurodivergent Way - Live Webinar
2024-06-13 06:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
Neurodivergent children represent a unique and large part of young clients in play therapy—Autistic, ADHD, learning differences, sensory differences—yet their needs continue to be misunderstood and neglected.
You may unintentionally implement play therapy approaches that can be harmful whereby promoting masking, ableism, and internalized negative self-worth.
As a therapist, being confident that you’re affirming and effective in your play therapy work is essential!
It’s time to embrace and support the diversity of neurological differences!
Join Dr. Robert Grant, expert in working with neurodivergent kids, as he shows you how to celebrate the unique ways in which individual brains function. You’ll learn how to create a safe play therapy environment through interventions, reflective exercises, and case examples for neurodivergent children to explore, heal, and grow!
Play the neurodivergent way, shows you step by step how to implement non ableist and neurodiversity affirming play therapy by:

Understanding the intake process
Setting up your office and play space to honor child’s play preference
Understanding the child’s individual spectrum of presentation
Establishing therapy goals
Implementation of therapy approach and intervention
Completing therapy – termination

Therapists will gain confidence in applying neurodiversity affirming play therapy to help neurodivergent young clients obtain self-acceptance, self-expression, strengths recognition, advocacy, and personal growth.
Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind chance to confidently support your neurodivergent kids!

#7303 Improve Stability and Prediction for Children with Hypotonia - Live Webinar
2024-06-13 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix)
The ability to move safely in a coordinated manner requires upright postural control and an accurate understanding of the relationship between self and the environment. This is developed though movement experiences, both successful and erroneous. Children with hypotonia experience changes in body structure, function and postural orientation. Movement experiences will thus alter, and the coordination between the sensory and motor systems become challenged. In this webinar, practical intervention strategies will shared. The format will be lecture, video patient demonstrations for treatment strategies, and problem solving via break out rooms. The emphasis will be placed on practical applications that participants will be able to bring to their practice.

Changing the ADHD Brain: Moving Beyond Medication - Live Webinar
2024-06-14 05:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix)
Many of our clients 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’ll learn more about these concerns, as well as alternative interventions for ADHD.
Viewing ADHD from a developmental perspective, we will consider the apparent increase in ADHD diagnoses over the past two decades. By understanding the way brains with and without ADHD function, you’ll be able to better identify a variety of neurodivergent-affirming strategies to significantly impact the nervous system and better manage ADHD symptoms in your clients.
Not only will you walk away with updates about evidence-based non-medication interventions for ADHD such as computerized cognitive training, mindfulness meditation, and neuro feed back, you’ll also learn a variety of practical strategies that you and your clients can implement immediately and at low cost.
We’ll 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.

2-Day Advanced Training: Treating Complex Behavioral Challenges in Severely Dysregulated Children, Adolescents and Young Adults - Webinar
2024-06-20 05:00 - 2024-06-21 13:00 (America/Denver)
Children, adolescents and young adults who are verbally and physically aggressive, tantrum, or don’t pay attention are impossible to effectively treat or teach. The severe behavioral challenges they exhibit sabotage our ability to help improve development, learning, and family life. But how do we help a child break through the self-regulation issues that limit their progress?
Join expert and author John Pagano, PhD, OTR/L, as he guides you through the latest research on brain development and how to successfully integrate environmental adaptation, sensory modulation, positive behavior, and physical self-regulation activities to help young clients manage their intense feelings without inappropriate verbal, physical, or self-injurious behaviors. Drawing on extensive research and 31 year of clinical trial with children with complex behavioral challenges, Dr. Pagano will teach you:

Tools to differentiate sensory integration and behavioral challenges
Step-by-step developmentally sequenced activities for diverse levels (from severely developmentally disabled to highly capable) and across age levels
Interventions for the most problematic environmental and body triggers
Techniques to manage sensory overload and self-injurious behaviors
Strategies to teach frustration tolerance and reinforce appropriate actions
Sensory, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care to improve relationships and social skills
Movement strategies and role-playing games to manage intense feelings
Strategies to modulate arousal levels to decrease self-injurious behavior and suicidal ideation
Activities to be used in a variety of settings, including individualized, small group, and class-wide

Through engaging case studies with treatment videos, demonstrations, and hands-on activities you will leave this webcast with the essential skills and confidence to integrate individualized activity programs that are not only fun, but will significantly decrease disruption and improve learning! Register today!

#7221 Neurologic Based Vision Conditions in Occupational Therapy - Live Webinar
2024-06-20 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix)
The purpose of this course is to discuss neurologic related vision conditions in Occupational Therapy. Topics include central retinal artery occlusion, optic neuritis, cranial nerve injuries that impact vision, and visual inattention/neglect. In this introductory course therapy practitioners will be instructed on each diagnosis and how it impacts engagement in occupations.

Practitioners will also gain knowledge on selecting appropriate assessments/screening tools within their scope of practice and how to design interventions to promote independence with daily tasks. (Introductory Level)

Changing the ADHD Brain: Moving Beyond Medication - Live Webcast
2024-06-21 06:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
Many of our clients 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’ll learn more about these concerns, as well as alternative interventions for ADHD.
Viewing ADHD from a developmental perspective, we will consider the apparent increase in ADHD diagnoses over the past two decades. By understanding the way brains with and without ADHD function, you’ll be able to better identify a variety of neurodivergent-affirming strategies to significantly impact the nervous system and better manage ADHD symptoms in your clients.
Not only will you walk away with updates about evidence-based nonmedication interventions for ADHD such as computerized cognitive training, mindfulness meditation, and neurofeedback, you’ll also learn a variety of practical strategies that you and your clients can implement immediately and at low cost.
We’ll 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

Yoga for Chronic Low Back Pain: Evidence-Based Biopsychosocial Management - Webinar
2024-06-24 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix)
Date & Time
06/24/2024 8:00 pm ET

Contact Hours
2 Hours

$55

Course Description
Many rehabilitation professionals are aware of yoga as an effective intervention for stretching and stress relief; however, many are unaware of the benefits of yoga as an effective biopsychosocial and spiritual self-management strategy for people suffering with chronic low back pain. Collectively, clinical guidelines recommend yoga as an effective noninvasive nonpharmacologic treatment for chronic low back pain. However, health professionals are hesitant to refer people with low back pain for yoga.
In this webinar, the rehab professional will gain an understanding of what patients are appropriate for a yoga referral; components of a yoga class and series of classes that have been shown effective for management of low back pain; and the biopsychosocial and spiritual health benefits will be reviewed.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:

Recall how to appropriately refer people with chronic low back pain to yoga.
List components of a yoga class that have been used in research on yoga for chronic low back pain.
Outline a yoga program that has been shown to effectively manage chronic low back pain.
Explain the physical and psychological benefits of yoga for chronic low back pain to include an improvement in functional activities

Assessment Guidelines And Tools For The Trauma Informed Therapist - Webinar
2024-06-25 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix)
When approaching everyday pediatric occupational therapy practice through a trauma-informed lens, it is critical to view every moment of contact with a client as both assessment and intervention. Through lecture, conversation, and analysis, participants will deepen their skill set of intentional nonverbal observations and interventions that support the process of standardized evaluation and clinical observations.

Ocular Motor Skills and Their Effect on Learning: Challenges, Testing and Remediation - Webinar
2024-06-25 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix)
6/25/2024 7:00 pm ET

Contact Hours
3 Hours

$69

Course Description
Have you ever noticed that when a student has challenges with an activity like reading they start using their finger? Why? When we use our finger to help us read, we are switching from saccadic movement (where as when we read we jump from one group of words to another group of words), to a fixation and pursuit (which is a smooth movement) which is not how we read. What you are seeing is a symptom of an ocular motor problem. Occupational therapists, physical therapists and teachers need to be aware of these subtle changes that happen with our ocular motor skills throughout our activities in school. Ocular motor skills have major effects on our children and our clients. They affect reading, writing, functional movement, and even crossing the midline. This class is designed for professionals to recognize the importance of ocular motor skills and how they affect a child’s success. This class educates a professional on the visual system, motor system and their interaction. It gives information on problems that present with ocular motility issues. Finally, it gives well established testing methods and real-world solutions to ocular motor challenges seen in our schools and home.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:

Explain the visual and motor system and their interaction with ocular motility.
Identify challenges commonly linked to ocular motor problems seen in and with our students and clients.
Evaluate and assess ocular motor challenges that affect reading, writing and gross motor activities.
Implement well researched treatment plans and strategies to remediate challenges seen with our ocular motor skills in our classrooms, clinics and homes.
Summarize how to accommodate for common secondary issues associated with ocular motor challenges.

#7365 Video analysis of NDT Strategies for Children with Cerebellar Movement Dis - Live Webinar
2024-06-29 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix)
Audience: Physical therapist, Occupational Therapists and Assistants

This webinar is related to “Treating the Child with Cerebellar Movement Disorders” but is also meant to be beneficial as a separate educational study.
The emphasis of this webinar will be presentation of videos which will provide specific examples of treatment and evaluation for this population. The NDT problem solving process of effective treatment strategies and rationales demonstrated in the videos will be discussed.

This intermediate level webinar is relevant to Physical and Occupational Therapists, and their assistants, working with children of all ages that are diagnosed with neuromuscular movement disorders or autism spectrum disorders. Current research is finding that pediatric cerebellar dysfunction presents as complex involvement affecting sensory-motor, affective, communicative and cognitive function. The clinical presentation may encompass communication disorders, autistic behaviors, ataxia, or hypertonicity. (Intermediate Level)

Instructor: Brenda J. Lindsay PT, C/NDT and Gail Ritchie, OTR, C/NDT

Strong Willed Child Or Oppositional Defiant Disorder? - Live Webinar
2024-07-11 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix)
As educators, we may see patterns of arguing, anger, irritableness, revengeful behavior, and defiance. Strong-willed child or something more complex? Does this student sound familiar? This seminar will review causes, risk factors, and comorbid conditions that may add to the mix of reaching and treating this child. Let’s consider how to intervene to rebuild self-esteem and regulation.

#7337 Introduction to Sign Language for Healthcare Professionals – 3 Part Series ...Successfully Using Sign Language with Children Who Have Special Needs - Live Webinar
2024-07-11 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix)
This is a fun, interactive workshop intended to help healthcare professionals be better able to communicate with their patients who use signs and also prepare them to introduce new signs to children. It covers 120+ single ASL signs, the manual alphabet, and numbers 1-20. Participants will learn and practice the signs and learn tips to help them effectively use signs in their practice. Participants will learn how sign language encourages speech and language development, enhances overall communication and can reduce frustration for children who are not yet able to effectively communicate using speech. The information presented is based in research and backed by the instructor’s 30 years of experience. (Introductory Level)
Instructor: Jill Eversmann, MS, CCC-SLP

Live Webinar Dates and Times:
Thursday, July 11, 18, 25, 2024 (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM ET)

Changing the ADHD Brain: Moving Beyond Medication - Webinar
2024-07-12 05:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix)
Many of our clients 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’ll learn more about these concerns, as well as alternative interventions for ADHD.
Viewing ADHD from a developmental perspective, we will consider the apparent increase in ADHD diagnoses over the past two decades. By understanding the way brains with and without ADHD function, you’ll be able to better identify a variety of neurodivergent-affirming strategies to significantly impact the nervous system and better manage ADHD symptoms in your clients.
Not only will you walk away with updates about evidence-based non-medication interventions for ADHD such as computerized cognitive training, mindfulness meditation, and neurofeedback, you’ll also learn a variety of practical strategies that you and your clients can implement immediately and at low cost.
We’ll 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.

Innovation in School-Based Physical Therapy Practice - Live
2024-07-12 08:00 - 2024-07-13 17:00 (America/Denver)
The Innovations in School-Based Physical Therapy Practice Course highlights both advanced practice issues and foundational information for school-based practice. Sessions provide information on decision-making and educationally relevant physical therapy services to support educational programs for students with disabilities. Nationally recognized speakers address federal laws, assessment, service provision, clinical education, mentoring, and innovations in practice. This 2-day course is intended for physical therapists who provide, or intend to provide, related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
July 12-13, 2024
Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ

#7364 Treating the Child with a Cerebellar Movement Disorder - Live Webinar
2024-07-17 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix)
Audience: Physical therapist, Occupational Therapists and Assistants

This intermediate level course focuses on treating the challenging child that does not fit into typical movement impairments of cerebral palsy. Children with cerebellar involvement may range from high functioning and “clumsy” to “doesn’t seem to care to move.” The clinical presentation may encompass communication disorders, autistic behaviors, ataxia, or hyper-tonicity. Recommended intervention strategies are based on Neuro-Developmental Treatment principles.

This course is relevant to Physical and Occupational Therapists, and their assistants, working with children of all ages that are diagnosed with neuromuscular movement dis-orders or autism spectrum disorders. Current research is finding that pediatric cerebellar dysfunction presents as complex involvement affecting sensory-motor, affective, communicative and cognitive function. Course content will cover various examples of how children with these impairments might present during familial, academic or community participation.

Treatment strategies will focus on multisystem system impairments and activities that target balance, posture and mobility of children with cerebellar involvement. (Intermediate Level)

Instructor: Brenda J. Lindsay PT, C/NDT and Gail Ritchie, OTR, C/NDT

Live Webinar Dates and Times:
#7364 Wednesday, July 17, 2024 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM ET
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Part 2 #7365 Video analysis of NDT Strategies for Children with Cerebellar Movement Disorders and ASD
