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Early Intervention for the Young Child

Early Intervention for the Young Child

Colleen Williams, PT

Early intervention includes children from birth to three years old. The efficacy of early intervention therapies has been studied and proven to help children reach their true potential. Current knowledge of brain development in the child is rapidly changing. Researchers are discovering the powerful influence of the cerebellum in the developing child. Children face many different challenges today that they did not in the past. These changes in the life of a child can affect their ability to achieve motor milestones and to create a foundation for future growth and development.This course will provide physical and occupational therapists strategies to assess and treat the child in early intervention. As your knowledge of typical brain and motor development improves, your treatment sessions will be more effective. Practical and highly effective strategies will be provided to improve your confidence and success in working with children in early intervention.HighlightsRecognize the importance of the cerebellum in the treatment of infants and young childrenImprove your ability to assess and treat a young child with challenges such as motor skill development and postural control

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2 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education
Practical Techniques to Address Pediatric Gait Dysfunction

Practical Techniques to Address Pediatric Gait Dysfunction

Chrys Kub, PT, c-NDT

Pediatric gait dysfunction affects a child's ability to explore their environment and engage easily in activities with their peers. Identifying the major structural impairments and muscular imbalances which contribute to gait dysfunction is an essential skill for the pediatric physical therapist in order to maximize the child's functional mobility. While more invasive interventions such as Botox injections or surgery are an option, physical therapists are charged with providing more timely interventions for improved functional outcomes to optimize reimbursement for therapeutic intervention. Physical therapists need to develop biomechanical expertise in order to assess such imbalances and work cooperatively with orthotic providers to come to a team decision on progressive orthotic intervention for improved ambulation outcomes.This course will introduce the clinician to assessment techniques for the lower extremity as to the requirements for optimum muscle and biomechanical function for efficient gait. Participants will learn how to perform these assessments and will gain knowledge of the requirements for efficient gait. Attendees will be able to return to the clinic with a clear treatment plan for interventions and/or orthotic intervention, and when to make an informed decision to recommend more invasive strategies such as Botox injections or surgery.HighlightsPractical assessment strategies for musculoskeletal imbalances you can use the next dayTreatment techniques and orthot...

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2 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education
Kinesiology Taping for Respiratory, Oral Motor, and Speech Related Issues

Kinesiology Taping for Respiratory, Oral Motor, and Speech Related Issues

Kristin L. Sanders, PT, MPT, PCS

Kinesiology tape has been utilized since the 1970s by many healthcare and sports medicine professionals. While often thought of as a treatment for athletes, kinesiology taping is very versatile to address the needs of a wide variety of patient populations. This modality supplements, and as needed, replaces your handling and prompting to improve the functioning of clients both during and after sessions. Augment your current treatment techniques to advance your practice and better serve your clients' needs.This course will empower participants to integrate kinesiology tape into their practice with clients from pediatrics to older adults. After a review of the background information and principles of taping, this course will provide "tape along with the instructor" lab practices. Participants will learn to safely and effectively apply therapeutic tape to improve outcomes related to oral motor skills, respiration, and speech. Participants will leave with effective evidence-based kinesiology taping strategies to integrate into their toolbox the next day, in person or via telehealth to improve therapeutic outcomes.The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages 0- 12.HighlightsKinesiology taping applications to effectively treat issues outside of the traditional including respiration, articulation, feeding, bruxism, droolingHands-on labs to practice and review taping principles which you can safely and effectively use the next day

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2 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education
Sensory-Based Feeding Strategies

Sensory-Based Feeding Strategies

Victoria Wood, OTR/L

Just about everyone has treated a problem feeder/picky eater or has been asked to help "fix" a picky eater during their career. During the past decade children have become more sensitive in general. There has been an increased incidence of allergies, sensory sensitivities, and spectrum disorders. Along with these sensitivities, food preferences and aversions have skyrocketed. Because eating is one of the basic human needs, if a person is not eating well it plays a large role in all other areas of development.This course will provide information on the role food plays in the hierarchy of needs, signs and symptoms of picky eating/problem feeding, effective treatment methods, and caregiver education. Feeding is more than just hand to mouth. This course will show therapists how to support feeding through adequate seating, posture, motor control, core strength, and breath control.The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages 0- 18.HighlightsReview the latest evidence, trends, and why there has been a surge in picky eating during the past 5 yearsEquip yourself with skills to assess and interpret common problems encountered during feedingImprove your treatment, intervention, caregiver education, and differential diagnosis of a range of feeding barriers

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2 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education
Effective Strategies for Providing Self-Regulation and Emotional Safety

Effective Strategies for Providing Self-Regulation and Emotional Safety

Bala Pillai, PT, MA, DPT PCS

The spread of the corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was an unprecedented event that rapidly introduced widespread feelings of threat and loss of connection in school-aged children. Feeling unsafe brings out our protective stress response - we either fight, escape, or shutdown. There is a critical need for behavioral supports to be implemented across all students (especially students with special needs with behavioral concerns) since the pandemic. The need to understand how we can make our students feel safe, connected, and curious has never been more critical.The focus of this course is on identifying, reducing, and eliminating toxic stress patterns in children and caregivers, improving relationships, and using a neuro developmental lens to inform, discipline, and treat. Learn how co-regulation, neuroception, and autonomic states impact our behavior and the behavior of people around us. This course offers educational professionals an awareness of anytime-anywhere behavioral supports that can be used in real time when they most need it using technology that is easily accessible to them.HighlightsEffective strategies to connect with your student in ways which make them feel safeNeuroception and its impact on therapist-child connection and the ability to learn new skillsAddressing impulse control, attentional control, communication expectations, and decision making skills while helping them learn the ABC's (Agility, Balance andCoordination) of movement skillsSpeaker led self-...

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2 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education
Evaluation & Treatment of the Adolescent Athlete Elbow & Wrist

Evaluation & Treatment of the Adolescent Athlete Elbow & Wrist

Paul Frizelle, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, MTC, CSCS, PES, CES

Young athletes sustain a significant amount of injuries participating in sports. 38% of young, elite tennis players were found to have sustained overuse wrist injuries. Gymnastics, rowing, martial arts, combat sports, baseball and volleyball are just a few examples of the sports which may cause higher risk for injuries to the elbow and wrist. The unique nature of the adolescent musculoskeletal system requires an understanding of the physical/physiological differences between adolescent and adult athletes. This course will help the clinician to develop an understanding of the adolescent musculoskeletal system. Participants will also address commonly encountered elbow and wrist injuries in the adolescent athlete, and how to best manage these injuries to help the athlete successfully return to their sport.HighlightsImmediately improve your ability to identify wrist and elbow injuries specific to the young athletePractical therapeutic exercise and manual therapy techniques to use in the rehabilitation process

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2 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education
Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Early Intervention

Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Early Intervention

Belinda Worley, MS-SLP-CCC

This 2-hour dynamic course will take you on the autism journey helping you understand the importance of patterns of development and early intervention for this growing population. Participants will be provided with practical techniques and strategies to use in the home, natural setting, therapy setting or school. The workshop will provide participants with resources they can implement tomorrow as well as a greater appreciation of the child with autism.HighlightsConfidently recognize the primary characteristics and patterns of development in infants and toddlers who have or are at risk for developing autism spectrum disordersTreatments and resources available to children with autism spectrum disorders as presented by very young children

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2 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education
Foundations of Applying Evidence-Based Practice

Foundations of Applying Evidence-Based Practice

Robyn Otty, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, FAOTA

Evidence-based practice is more than an expectation. It is an ethical, professional responsibility. Clients rely upon health professionals to employ the highest level of standards and ensure clinical decisions are supported by up-to-date literature. One key contributor to the health professions is the Choosing Wisely campaign that aims to educate the public and health professionals of clinical expectations based on presented evidence. With the added emphasis to use evidence-supported evaluation tools and interventions, health professionals must take the time to translate evidence into action. With this session, practitioners will gain the confidence to locate, understand, and critique available research to effectively utilize in their practice setting therefore enhancing and restoring patient's functional performance.HighlightsResources to access evidence-based research through reputable open access sourcesStrategies to critically review research methodologies to support your clinical practiceIntegrate evidence-based research into clinical utility through case examples

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2 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education
Management & Treatment of Concussions

Management & Treatment of Concussions

Naseem Chatiwala, PT, DPT, MS, NCS

The paradigm of concussion management has shifted from total rest to active recovery. Despite advances in the assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, and management of the patient with concussion and its varied sequelae, this shift emphasizes the need for ongoing research and new innovative methods to improve interdisciplinary care in concussion management. The complex nature of a concussive injury involves multiple systems and the overall heterogeneity of the patient, calling for collaborative efforts from the heath care team. The symptoms can vary from person to person, but typically fall into four categories: somatic (physical), cognitive, affective (emotional), and sleep. Professionals involved in the care after concussion may include the physician, nurse practitioner (NP), physical therapist (PT), neuropsychologist, speech-language pathologist (SLP), and occupational therapist (OT) functioning as the core medical team. Research shows an establishment of a multidisciplinary clinic and providing a standardized protocol for concussion care results in significantly decreased institutional resource utilization and more consistent care among young patients with sports concussion.This course will lay out an understanding of roles and responsibilities of PT, OT and SLP, interprofessional communication and team work as they pertain to management of a patient with concussion. PT lens will cover cervical, vestibular, and graded exercises prescription that can contribute to dizziness, hea...

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2 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education
Pediatric Aquatic Therapy

Pediatric Aquatic Therapy

Michele Alaniz, BCP, OTR/L

Kids love the water. In fact, families who have children with disabilities identify swimming as their most popular physical activity and overall favorite activity. Water-based intervention is a great way to bring fun to therapy while targeting skills such as bilateral coordination, strength, sensory modulation, and motor planning skills. Not only that, but aquatic therapy can help build essential water safety skills to prevent drowning. Did you know that drowning is one of the top causes of accidental death in children? Aquatic therapy can provide a protective mechanism while at the same time improving motor coordination and strength.This course will teach proven swim techniques so you will be able to confidently treat children with autism and other developmental disabilities in the aquatic environment. You can play a key role in developing a child's proficiency in this beloved leisure activity while also boosting their ability to achieve traditional therapeutic goals. No swim experience required! Get ready to go into the pool tomorrow and have some fun with a whole new set of intervention techniques.HighlightsEffective, evidence-based interventions for improving on task behavior, motor coordination, sensory modulation, strength and more!Create, implement, and document aquatic-based intervention treatment plans for children with autism and other disabilities

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2 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education
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