Early Intervention for the Young Child

Colleen Williams, PT

Online Course

Includes all course content in digital format

Prerequisites Required
2 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education

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Description

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.

Highlights

  • Recognize the importance of the cerebellum in the treatment of infants and young children
  • Improve your ability to assess and treat a young child with challenges such as motor skill development and postural control

Learning Objectives

  1. Analyze knowledge of cerebellar development as it relates to treatment strategies for young children.
  2. Implement effective interventions for the further development of motor skill development in the young child.

Course Content

Early Intervention for the Young Child
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Module
  1. Brain Development in the Young Child
    1. Basic anatomy and function of the brain
    2. Brain plasticity
    3. External and internal influences on the brain
    4. Nervous system influence on muscle tone
  2. Motor Development in the Young Child
    1. Early primitive reflexes
    2. Vision milestones
    3. Challenges children face today and its effects
      1. Delays in motor skills
      2. Muscular weakness
      3. Increase incidence of torticollis
    4. Motor skill development
      1. Using play to incorporate reflex integration
      2. Postural control
      3. Attaining and crossing midline
      4. Positional milestones and influence on motor skills
      5. Motor skill progression
Colleen Williams, PT, is a licensed physical therapist with over 20 years experience in the area of pediatrics working in early intervention, preschools and with children from kindergarten to high school. Ms. Williams' expertise lies in pediatric therapy as it relates to the brain function, the importance of movement and mindful activities. She has developed an extensive knowledge base in the many aspects of the brain and how brain function affects health, well-being, movement and learning in the neurotypical and atypical childhood population with an emphasis on ADHD, autism and sensory processing disorders. She is certified in Sensory Integration Profile Testing (SIPT), and has her level 1-3 certification through the Radiant Child Yoga program. She has training in mindfulness with an emphasis on curriculum development for school-aged children.

DISCLOSURES

FINANCIAL: Colleen Williams is a paid county and school district early intervention consultant and is compensated by Summit as an instructor.

NONFINANCIAL: Colleen Williams has no nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

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