Integration of Persistent Reflexes
Robyn Otty, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, FAOTA
Includes all course content in digital format
Prerequisites Required
Description
Reflexes play an important role in a child’s 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 child’s 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.
Highlights
- Immediately address persistent reflexes and how they influence development
- Observation-based reflex assessment strategies and solutions to address reflex integration
- Practical assessment and re-assessment strategies for underlying reflexes
- Effective, evidence-based interventions for integration of reflexes
- Integrate into PT/OT/SLP practice through case examples
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish persistent reflexes through analysis of movement and identification of environmental and developmental influences.
- Interpret reflex screeners to develop therapeutic activities to address persistent reflexes.
Course Content
| Integration of Persistent Reflexes | SCORM Package | ||
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- Differentiate Persistent Reflexes
- Analysis of movement and identification of environmentaland developmental influences
- Reflexes and the influence on the development of a child’s sensory systems
- Environmental influences on persistent reflexes
- Movement influences on persistent reflexes
- Interpret Reflex Screeners
- Therapeutic activities to address persistent reflexes during play and care tasks
- Reflex screeners to categorize the extent of persistent reflexes
- Strategies and approaches to integrate persistent reflexes
- Case study: document and address the integration ofpersistent reflexes
Robyn Otty, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, FAOTA has been a licensed occupational therapist for over 25 years with 15 years specifically working with the pediatric population in varied settings including home, hospital, and outpatient environments. Dr. Otty was recognized by the American Occupational Therapy Association with the Fellow Award for her contribution to the profession. Dr. Otty also has been awarded the advanced practice certifications in Physical Rehabilitation since 2012.
She has lectured extensively on self-regulation strategies for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and current scholarly work related to supporting transitioning adolescents with ASD. Dr. Otty graduated with a Bachelor of Science of Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University, Master of Education from Touro University Nevada, and post- professional doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Loma Linda University.
DISCLOSURES
FINANCIAL: Robyn Otty is compensated by Summit as an instructor. She is a paid faculty member at Touro University, Nevada. She assists with content development for Pesi for which she receives an honorarium.
NONFINANCIAL: Robyn Otty serves as a volunteer for the NV Senior center doing OT evaluations. She also serves as a volunteer board member with the AOTA.
Summit receives financial support for this course from Physitrack
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