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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

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

The Building Blocks of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)

Shanna Klump, M.S., CCC-SLP

There is significant inconsistency in the training of Speech-Language Pathologists on appropriate assessment and intervention for Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). This has led to both an under and over diagnosis of CAS due to a misunderstanding of the diagnostic criteria and discriminating features that help Speech-Language Pathologists to differentiate CAS from other speech sound disorders. Additionally, there has been recent research which is helping to inform appropriate treatment approaches that are rooted in the principles of motor learning. These approaches have a focus on addressing the movement of speech rather than targeting sounds in isolation, which differentiates these approaches from traditional methodologies. This course will increase your knowledge of and confidence in differentially diagnosing CAS. We will discuss evidence-based treatment approaches to help your clients improve their motor speech skills. Participants will gain valuable insight on target selection and elicitation/cueing strategies to effectively treat children with CAS.HighlightsDiagnostic criteria needed to differentiate Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) from other speech sound disordersEssential components of motor-based treatment approaches for Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)Practical treatment strategies you can use the next day with clients who have mild to severe Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)

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2 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education

Foot & Ankle in the Adolescent Athlete

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

Foot/ankle injuries are some of the most common in the young athlete. Up to 30% of young athlete injuries that present to sports medicine professionals are foot/ankle related. When these injuries are not managed, there is diminished activity time, decreased quality of life, and long- term negative outcomes to the health of the athlete.This course will address the most frequently reported foot/ankle injuries seen in young athletes to improve the clinicians understanding of these pathologies. The content will focus on the most current evidence for the management of these injuries along with evidence-based manual therapy, neuromuscular retraining, and therapeutic exercise interventions. Along with the presentation of the current research, we will cover slides with detail on specific manual therapy techniques, verbal and visual cues for balance training, and ideas to address therapeutic exercises when patients may have limited access to equipment. This knowledge will improve the clinicians ability to effectively treat this commonly injured body region.HighlightsImmediately improve your knowledge of common foot/ankle injuries in the young athleteEvidence-based interventions to improve mobility, neuromuscular control, and strength in the foot/ankle

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2 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education

What Every Therapist Needs to Know About Dysphagia

Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

This course will review the swallowing basics through use of dynamic, multi-media lectures and hands-on labs.Labs will explore oral-sensorimotor examinations, case history taking, thickening liquids, food consistency testing, complying with the new IDDSI standards, and more. Participants will dive into challenging ethical and end-of-life topics in small group discussions. Therapists should no longer feel like a novice or too scared to ask your questions during a more advanced course setting or in online forums. Let's answer those questions and provide resources to guide your quest for more training. Our aim is to take you from "not knowing what you do not know," (which in medicine is pretty scary) - to knowing your strengths and weaknesses in the dysphagia knowledge base. We want to provide a framework to help you fill in your training gaps in the future, so that you can provide your best evidence based patient-centered care possible.HighlightsImprove your ability to perform thorough swallowing evaluations; maximize the utility of the clinical bedside swallowing evaluation to develop hypotheses that will guide further testingDevelop comprehensive evidence-based practice treatment programs, which are compensatory and rehabilitative to improve patient outcomes.Utilize the most appropriate instrumental swallowing assessments such as Video fluoroscopy (MBSS) and Video endoscopy (FEES)Aspiration pneumonia prevention and aspiration precautions strategies you can use the next day to...

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6 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education

Differentiating Sensory from Behavior

Joani M. Richardson, OTR/L

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, emotional and behavioral disorders affect 10 - 15% of children globally and most follow a developmental course that starts early in life. Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a complex disorder of the brain that affects developing children and adults. At least 1 in 20 people in the general population may be affected by SPD. It is imperative that therapists, teachers, clinicians, parents, and administrators understand behavior and sensory differences and have the tools necessary to be proactive and make a difference in the positive growth of children.This fast-paced, practical, and evidence-based seminar will help you gain a full understanding of sensory differences and how they relate to challenging behaviors. The use of interactive labs and video case studies will give participants on opportunity to apply and practice concepts discussed and prepare you to use the strategies immediately and effectively. You will leave with a framework to guide your problem solving and decision making and with intervention strategies for day- to-day success. This workshop will help you put the "PIECES" together to discourage negative behaviors and to foster growth and skill development in all children.HighlightsUnderstand the body's seven sensory systems and their impact on the behavior of childrenEstablish a definitive definition of behavior and utilize evidence-based approaches for behavioral interventionParticipate in interactive labs de...

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6 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education

Reflex Integration

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

Children with and without existing diagnoses are presenting with sensory and motor challenges due to persistent primitive reflexes. These children present with coordination, balance, and motor challenges that influence their ability to fully engage in meaningful play. Due to the influence on motor development, the presence of reflexes also influences a child's ability to fully participate in their home and school environments.This relevant course emphasizes the need to evaluate the presence of reflexes, motor development, and sensory differences to develop an effective plan of treatment. Various hands-on opportunities to trial assessment tools and intervention strategies will be provided. We will also discuss the best practices for documenting treatment to support high impact interventions and illustrate the need for therapy services. This course is designed for physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists who work with children to develop additional solutions to influence motor development and skill acquisition.*Hands on lab will be modified for Web based delivery formats into recorded demonstrationsHighlightsEffective, evidence-based interventions for all sensory domainsDifferentiating problematic sensory vs. motor difficulties using effective approaches to address persistent reflexesInteractive assessment strategies of reflexes and predict the influence onfunctional activitiesEvidence-supported treatments to influence activity performance ...

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6 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education

Essentials for Assessing and Treating the Pediatric Orthopedic and Sports Patient

Eric Bellm, PT, DPT, OCS

Treating our pediatric population more effectively not only allows us to alleviate their pain and return them back to activities quicker, but it also helps us make them better movers into their adult years. There are many differences that are easily noticed between the adult and pediatric population. It is essential that health care providers know all the ins and outs of their pediatric population to ensure they are giving the safest and most effective care. The pediatric patient has many variables to consider, including the ever-changing musculoskeletal system and the developing psychosocial system that play a major role in their healthcare.This workshop will equip attendees with the latest evidence-based evaluation and treatment skills needed to effectively treat their pediatric patients. Lecture sessions will highlight the essentials that clinicians need when working with pediatric spine, upper extremity, and lower extremity patients. Special focus will be placed on lab sessions, which will equip attendees with tools for assessing and treating patients when they return to the clinic the next day.*Hands on lab will be modified for Web based delivery formats into recorded demonstrationsHighlightsExpand your practice to better treat pediatric patients with both orthopedic and sports injuriesImprove your evaluation and diagnosing skills by practicing the most evidence-based tools for your pediatric populationEffective exercise and manual treatments to get your pediatric patien...

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6 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education

Evidence-Based Strategies for Infant Positioning and Handling

Carla Pister, PT

According to the March of Dimes, in 2016 premature births increased for the first time in eight years to 9.6% or almost 1 in 10 babies. As therapists we are now confronted with even more medically complex infants many of which will suffer from motor, vision and language delays. It is critical that we as clinicians be equipped with the knowledge to influence development as early as possible as it will have a lasting effect throughout their entire life. Many therapists have been introduced to the benefits of using tummy time, however, many clinicians knowledge of strategies and benefits to have a lasting effect on many issues are limited.In this one-day, hands-on course attendees will be able to look at the uses and benefits of tummy time on motor, vision, and language development. This course will specifically guide participants through hands-on activities on how tummy time has a direct correlation to motor activities such as crawling, jumping, catching a ball, hand writing, reading, drooling, feeding, articulation and vision. Participants will seethe impact vision plays in all aspects of development and how tummy time is the first and best position to improve a baby's ability to use their eyes together. Attendees will also review documented case studies on how simple eye convergence exercises can impact how a child functions as they develop. Therapists will leave with the knowledge to educate parents of the benefits of tummy time that will empower them to follow through in th...

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6 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education

Pediatric Feeding Disorders

Kathryn K. Basco, M.A. CCC-SLP

Research indicates that 25% of children present with some form of a feeding disorder. For children with developmental delays this number increases to 80%. Disordered feeding can be the result of oral-motor dysfunction, sensory challenges, medical conditions, behavior, or a combination of these conditions. From infants to toddlers, feeding challenges can also have a profound effect on the child/caregiver relationship. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, practitioners can use assessment information to develop a comprehensive intervention plan addressing feeding challenges to support positive outcomes for the child and family.This interactive course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to conduct a feeding assessment and identify specific feeding challenges in infants and toddlers. The basis of feeding disorders will be explored including oral motor dysfunction and sensory-based challenges. Picky eating and behavior components will also be addressed. Participants will leave this one-day course with practical strategies and intervention techniques for improved bottle and breast feeding, cup drinking, expanding a child's food repertoire, tolerance of different tastes, textures, and consistencies, and support of oral motor skill development. Nutrition and medical considerations will be discussed for the complicated feeder including food allergies, food sensitivities, and weaning from tube feedings. An array of nipples, bottles, cups, and utensils will be availab...

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Includes all course content in digital format

6 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education

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