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Utilizing Sensory Integration Strategies

Utilizing Sensory Integration Strategies

Jacqueline Schafer-Clay, OTD, OTR/L, C-SIPT

Self-regulation is the conscious and unconscious processes that affect the ability of one to control responses. Research indicates a rise in challenging behaviors of children during early development and the negative outcomes associated with the inability to self-regulate. It is common for infants and toddlers to display some disruptive behaviors, but severe or persistent behaviors are associated with poor academic, family, social, and mental health outcomes. Development of using sensory integration strategies and regulation skills is fundamentally important to a childs ability to achieve quality sleep, school success, happiness, coping skills and mastery of foundational sensory functions. Healthy self-regulation is impacted by a variety of factors in the postnatal environment including emotional, language, and cognitive development factors, as well as caregiver bonds and interactions. Research shows challenging behavior and poor self-regulation can improve by using sensory strategies, positive parenting, caregiver-child bonding and attachments, and child-centered play activities.This workshop will teach proven sensory integration strategies to therapists so they are able to utilize and demonstrate them during sessions; as well as educate parents to improve child-caregiver bonds and self-regulation. This will support decreased behavior during sessions and improved home program compliance secondary to improved caregiver-child bonds.HighlightsTechniques to foster self-regulatio...

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2 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education
Technology and Screen-Time

Technology and Screen-Time

Nisha S. Sanghvi, OTR/L

Technology and digital-based media is everywhere, and it is a necessary part of our lives. It is crucial for our children to know how to use technology and digital-based media in a healthy and balanced way as their brains and bodies are developing. It is important to ensure our children are getting the physical movement, adequate sleep, and nutrition that their bodies need. Technology and digital-based media should not be the focus of an activity or replace relationships. Children need connection and interaction with others. Technology and digital-based media spark interest, and that is when joint engagement and co-viewing can have endless possibilities for our children. Technology and digital-based media are tools that should be used to enhance the learning process and allow for creativity to prepare students for the future. The role of media mentors in our communities is crucial and necessary to help support our caregivers and educators in how to model technology and digital-based media. We must identify how to appropriately evaluate apps, gaming options, products, and programs on the market to support the development of children.Participants will learn the different types of technology and digital-based media our children are exposed to and expected to use, review current statics and guidelines, learn the "C"s of technology, identify ways to support play and learning experiences with technology and digital-based media. Attendees will review how to promote healthy engagemen...

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2 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education
Integration of Persistent Reflexes

Integration of Persistent Reflexes

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

Reflexes play an important role in a childs ability to establish effective motor patterns and integrate sensory information. In one study, 60% of neuro-typical children were found to have a persistent reflex (Gieysztor, Choinska, and Paprocka-Borowicz, 2018). The prevalence of non-integrated reflexes can have longstanding effects on a childs ability to learn and develop appropriate motor responses.This course will provide a more distinct way to evaluate reflexes and provide evidence supported therapeutic activities to address persistent reflexes. With such systematic attention on effectively assessing the existence of reflexes, clinicians will be better equipped to establish documentation to support their practice. Through the review and application of such reflex assessment strategies and therapeutic activities, clinicians will be more equipped to address reflexes that are often associated with children with ADHD, learning disabilities, or sensory processing disorders.HighlightsImmediately address persistent reflexes and how they influence developmentObservation-based reflex assessment strategies and solutions to address reflex integrationPractical assessment and re-assessment strategies for underlying reflexesEffective, evidence-based interventions for integration of reflexesIntegrate into PT/OT/SLP practice through case examples

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2 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education
Therapeutic Kinesiology Taping for Children With Neurological Impairments

Therapeutic Kinesiology Taping for Children With Neurological Impairments

Chrys Kub, PT, MSPT, C-NDT

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

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2 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education
Evaluation & Treatment of the Knee in the Adolescent Athlete

Evaluation & Treatment of the Knee in the Adolescent Athlete

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

Knee injuries account for 15% of all interscholastic sport- related injuries. These knee injuries often result in both negative short-term and long-term quality of life reports. This presentation will help to develop an understanding of the unique physiological and anatomical aspects of the adolescent athlete. Participants will review commonly encountered knee injuries in the adolescent athlete. Finally, the course will present evidence-based evaluation and treatment strategies to help these individuals return to their ADLs and the sport activities they love.HighlightsImmediately improve the way you assess and treat the most encountered knee injuries in young athletesEffective rehabilitation strategies for management of adolescent knee patients in all phases of rehab that you can implement with minimal equipment

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2 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education
Supporting Functional Development in Early Intervention

Supporting Functional Development in Early Intervention

Nisha S. Sanghvi, OTR/L

Early intervention services support the development of children during a critical time of brain development with support of self-regulation. It is important to understand typical development, identify areas of need and embed evidence-based strategies into everyday routines. It is critical to address priorities identified by the family, using a strength- based approach and team collaboration. It is imperative to empower parents and caregivers to read child cues, facilitate appropriate strategies with understanding and consistency to promote independence and success.This course will provide best practices for providing effective early intervention services in natural environments. Participants will identify red flags within early childhood development. Participants will also learn ways to support the development of foundational skills to improve function with daily routines. Evidence-based strategies will be reviewed to help strengthen the neuro sensory-motor pathways. Participants will leave this course knowing how to develop a collaborative treatment plan to support patients and empower parents and caregivers.HighlightsRecognize the foundational skills for typical development and red flags to help identify impact on everyday functionImplement evidence-based strategies to strengthen neurosensory motor pathways to enhance development and success with daily activitiesTeam collaboration strategies to empower parents and caregivers which support growth and learningIDEA Part C Earl...

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Supporting Functional Development in Early Intervention
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
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
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