The
32nd Symposium on Intervention for Persons with
Special Needs
Thursday,
March 1 – Saturday, March 3, 2012
Minneapolis Airport Marriott Hotel
Bloomington,
MN
Professionals from far and wide gather for three days of intense and diverse accredited continuing education workshops. This year’s program includes internationally renowned speakers such as Teresa May-Benson, ScD, OTR/L; Lise Gerard Faulise, MS, OTR/L, BCP; Ana Do Valle, OTR, SEP; Anne Pleva, PT, PCS; Natasha Coetzee Kukuk, OTD, OTR/L; and many more. Redefine the way you treat, teach and train. Several new courses will provide information and skills for immediate implementation. Browse our complete list of courses below and click on the session title for more details.
Who attends the Symposium?
Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Early Intervention Specialists, Special Education Teachers and Administrators, Mental Health Professionals, Somatic Experiencing Practitioners, MDs, Nurses, EMTs, Doctors of Chiropractic, Massage Therapists, Social Workers, Parents, Intervention Teams, and related professionals to name a few.
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*Discounts will not be reflected at the time of registration.
All discounts are taken in-house before any credit cards are run and
an email sent, which will state all applicable discounts given.
Thursday, March 1 |
Sessions A, B, C, D, E |
Friday, March 2 |
Sessions A cont., F, G, H, I, K |
Saturday, March 3 |
Sessions F cont., G cont., H cont., I cont., L |
Download the 32nd Symposium Brochure
Download a one page Symposium Session Schedule
The following symposium sessions have been approved by the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy (MN Category 1 course approval # 5003):
Sessions: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I, K, L
Special Free Evening Event
March 1, 2012 (Thursday)
The Inside Story on Ear Health Conditions: Unrecognized Barriers to Sensory & Communication Therapies
Sally Brockett, MS
1.5 Contact Hours - Introductory Level
This event is free and open to the public. Please contact PDP by email or phone to reserve your seat in this unique event.
Session A.
March 1-2, 2012 (Thursday - Friday)
Sensory Processing Disorder and the Trauma Continuum
Ana do Valle, OTR, SEP
13
Contact Hours - Intermediate Level
Session B.
March 1, 2012 (Thursday)
Introduction to Brain Gym ®
Cindy Goldade, MEd
8
Contact Hours - Intro Level
Session C.
March 1, 2012 (Thursday)
Kinesiotaping 3: Clinical Concepts and Advanced Taping Methods
DeDe Wanzek, PT, PCS, CKTI, CLT
8
Contact Hours - Advanced Level
Prerequisite: Participants MUST have completed KT1 and KT2 prior to attending, as this course will build on information and techniques presented in the earlier courses.
Session D.
March 1, 2012 (Thursday)
Practical Assessment and Treatment of Torticollis
Anne Pleva, PT, PCS
7
Contact Hours - Intro/Intermediate Level
Session E.
March 1, 2012 (Thursday)
Nonverbal Learning Disabilities: Understanding the Whole Concept Treatment of NVLD/Right Hemisphere Disorders Using a Comprehensive Approach
Lise Gerard Faulise, MS, OTR/L, BCP - Protege of Patricia Wilbarger
7
Contact Hours - Intro/Intermediate Level
Session F.
March 2-3, 2012 (Friday - Saturday)
Brain Gym ® 101 - Day 2 & 3
Cindy Goldade, MEd
16
Contact Hours - Intro Level
Prerequisite: Participants MUST have taken the one-day Intro to Brain Gym course with Cindy Goldade.
Session G.
March 2-3, 2012 (Friday - Saturday)
Ready Bodies, Learning Minds© Motor-Sensory Labs and Classrooms: Concepts, Strategies and Applications for the School
Athena Oden, PT
12
Contact Hours - Intro/Intermediate Level
Session H.
March 2-3, 2012 (Friday - Saturday)
School-Based OT Outside of the Box: More Efficient, More Effective, More Practical & Fun
Camille Castillo Leach, MS, OTR/L, Natasha Coetzee Kukuk, OTD, OTR/L & Uyen P. Nguyen, MS, OTR/L
14
Contact Hours - Intro/Intermediate Level
Session I.
March 2-3, 2012 (Friday - Saturday)
Clinical Assessment & Practical Interventions for Praxis: From Ideation to Execution
Teresa May-Benson, ScD, OTR/L
13
Contact Hours - Advanced Level
Session J. This session has been cancelled.
March 2, 2012 (Friday)
Bridging the Gap: Strengthening Social Parameters of Functionality & Interaction Through an Intensive SI program in a Small Group Setting
Isabel Romero Lara, PT
Session K.
March 2, 2012 (Friday)
Tools for Tots: Sensory Strategies for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Maureen Kane-Wineland PhD, OT/L & Susan Swindeman OTR/L
6 Contact Hours - Intro/Inter Level
Session L.
March 3, 2012 (Saturday)
Using Infant Massage as a Therapeutic Tool
Nikki Rosen-Lieberman, MA, OTR/L
6 Contact Hours - Intro/Intermediate Level
Accommodations
Minneapolis Airport Marriott
2020 East American Blvd.
Bloomington, MN 55425
952-854-7441
Toll Free Reservations: 800-228-9290
The Marriott is holding rooms at a special rate for participants
($114/night for a single up to 4 persons per room). Call the hotel to make reservations by Feb. 13, 2012, and state that you are attending the PDP Symposium to receive this special rate.
Tuition*
1 day $230
2 day $420
3 day $570
Tuition includes morning and afternoon break refreshments, lunch each day and session handouts. Some sessions may recommend or require special materials at an additional cost (see registration form and specific course pages). Parent or student discounts will be considered on an individual basis. NOTE: Tuition schedule applies to each participant; split registrations are not accepted.
*Discounts will not be reflected at the time of registration. All discounts are taken in-house before any credit cards are run and an email sent, which will state all applicable discounts given.
Discounts
Group Discount (for 2 days or more only)
3-5 people $10/person
6 or more people $20/person
Registrations must be completed for each participant and submitted together before the Feb. 10 deadline. Discounts must be taken with registration. No retroactive discounts will be given. Discounts do not apply after Feb. 10, 2012. No other discounts apply to the symposium. Maximum combined discount limit is $50 from the regular tuition.
Registration Deadline
Registrations must be received or postmarked by February 10, 2012. After this date a late fee of $50 will apply.
Lunch
A complimentary lunch will be available for each day of attendance. No discounts will be given should you opt out.
Please note: Lunches do not allow for substitutions.
PDP Credentials
Professional Development Programs is an approved provider of Continuing Education by the following associations (more credentials can be seen on our About Us page):
The following symposium sessions have been approved by the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy (MN Category 1 course approval # 5003):
Sessions: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I, J, K, L
State of Illinois Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor
License No. 216.000200
• Register for the 32nd Symposium Here •
*Discounts will not be reflected at the time of registration.
All discounts are taken in-house before any credit cards are run and
an email sent, which will state all applicable discounts given.
Visit our 2011 symposium page for a recap of last year's events.
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