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Two Day Courses:

Clinical Assessment and Practical Interventions for Praxis: From Ideation to Execution

CranioSacral Applications for Pediatric Populations

Eyesight to Insight: Visual/Vestibular Assessment and Treatment

Gravity and Movement Challenged: The Sensory-Motor-Vestibular Triad

MORE: Integrating the Mouth with Sensory and Postural Functions

Neuro 101 and Sensory Processing Skills

Partners with a Purpose: Occupational and Speech Therapy using a Sensory Integration Approach

Sensory Integration and Beyond: Power Tools for Treating Children

Sensory Integration in the Classroom: Minds, Movement & Memory

TARGET Your Treatment

One Day Courses:

Clinical Reasoning & Treatment Planning for Praxis Intervention

Essentials of Praxis Intervention for Children with Autism

Evidence Based Practice of Sensory Integration

From Primitive Reflexes to Sensory Integration & Occupational Performance

"Getting It Write" A Multi-Sensory Program Approach to Handwriting

Goal Attainment Scaling as a Meaningful Outcome Measure for Sensory Integration: A Training Program

Music & Movement for Sensory Processing and Learning

Treatment of the Head and Neck: A Foundation for Oral Motor Functions, Sensory Motor Processing & Motor Development


 

Our Speakers and Faculty
We, at PDP, strive to bring you the courses and topics you want, taught by the professionals you admire. The following speakers are all well respect and are wonderful resources for therapists, educators and caregivers alike.

Steven J. Cool, Ph.D., FAAO received his BA in Psychology and Modern Languages at Trinity College, Hartford, CT and his Ph.D. in 1966 in a combined academic program in Psychology, Physiology, Biophysics, & Mathematical Statistics. Steve is Emeritus Professor of Developmental Neurobiology in the School of Occupational Therapy, the School of Optometry, and the School of Professional Psychology at Pacific University in Forest Grove, OR. Dr. Cool has written and lectured widely on the topics of visual perceptual development, vision therapy, neuro-rehabilitation, NDT & SI theory, the "Biology of Belief" and the "Biochemistry of the Human Spirit".

Deborah Dougherty-Harris, MA, OTR/L has over 25 years experience in a variety of settings, with a primary emphasis on pediatrics and the school setting. She co-founded and co-owned a private practice in Albuquerque, NM and is presently an Associate Clinical Professor in the occupational therapy program at the University of Wisconsin, in LaCrosse. She provides consultation in a small private practice. Deborah is SIPT certified and is very interested in the evaluation of sensory processing through standardized and non-standardized means.

Scott W. Fox, MA, CCC-SLP is a pediatric speech and language pathologist with intense experience working with children demonstrating communication disorders related in part to sensory processing/sensory integration dysfunction. He is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University and received his MA in SLP from the University of Cincinnati. Scott routinely co-treats with occupational therapist. He is currently working in private practice.

Carl Hillier, OD, FCOVD graduated from the University of California San Diego in 1977 with a B.A. in Psychology. He received a B.S. at Pacific University in 1980 and then graduated as a Doctor of Optometry in 1982. He is a Fellow in the College of Optometrists in Visual Development. Dr. Hillier is an adjunct clinical professor at the Southern California College of Optometry and Illinois College of Optometry. In 1992 Dr. Hillier helped found the Vision Rehabilitation Clinic at the San Diego Rehabilitation Institute at Alvarado Hospital. He has lectured at every major neuro-rehabilitation hospital in San Diego County. He also lectures in Spain, England, Mexico, and Canada on topics related to vision and development in children and adults. Dr. Hillier has been honored by the American Optometric Association as Sports Optometrist of the Year, and by the College of Optometrists in Vision Development by receiving the Getman Award, the College's highest award for clinical excellence.

Irene Ingram, OTR/L is a graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina. She was certified in the treatment and testing of sensory integrative dysfunction in 1981. She uses Therapeutic Listening, Samonas sound therapy, craniosacral therapy, lymphatic drainage of the brain and many other approaches. She has always been interested in learning many different theories and techniques and developing treatment programs that are eclectic and aimed at treating the whole person. Treatment of the neck as a priority has been her specialty for 24 years. Mrs. Ingram has practiced for 30 years in the schools, developmental centers, and the clinic. She specializes in treatment for children with a variety of needs from mild to severe.

Mary Kawar, MS, OT/L is a private practitioner in El Cerrito, CA. For over 50 years she has specialized in therapeutic programs for children and adults with sensory processing and motor control issues. As a well respected professional, Mary lectures throughout the US and internationally. Mary has a wealth of clinical experience and has been particularly successful at designing precise treatment strategies and therapeutic tools to improve vestibular, visual, and auditory integration for physical, social and cognitive engagement. She is co-author of two books/CD combinations entitled Core Concepts in Action and Astronaut Training: Sound Activated Vestibular Visual Protocol for Moving, Looking, and Listening. She has also recently written a chapter in the book Functional Visual Behavior in Children.

Nancy Lawton-Shirley, OTR/L is an occupational therapist who has integrated many different techniques in her pediatric practice. She has training in Brain Gym, Craniosacral Therapy/Myofascial Release, Fast Forward, Interactive Metronome, and listening programs including Auditory Integration Training, SAMONAS, Therapeutic Listening, and the LIFT. She is a co-founder of Camp Avanti-St. Croix, a sensory integration camp based on an intensive treatment model. Nancy lectures on topics related to Sensory Integration and CranioSacral Therapy.

Teresa A. May-Benson, ScD, OTR/L Clinical Specialty Director of Occupational Therapy Associates-Watertown, P.C. and Research Director of the Spiral Foundation at OTA-Watertown, is a well known lecturer on sensory integration theory and intervention. She has authored three book chapters on praxis and sensory integration and completed her doctoral dissertation on ideational praxis. In addition, she has a special interest in, and extensive experience with autism, particularly older students and adults. Dr. May-Benson received her bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University and her master’s degree from Boston University with a concentration in sensory integration and school system therapy. She was a Maternal and Child Health Fellow in the Doctoral Program in Therapeutic Studies at Boston University.

Lee Pennington Neill, Ph.D. has been an educator for nearly 40 years. She has worked as a classroom teacher, elementary school counselor, and reading specialist in the public school system. In 1968 Dr. Neill was fortunate to meet and work with A. Jean Ayres, and since that time, has focused on learning about the physical aspects supporting children’s learning, often studying with OTs to acquire this important developmental information. Currently, Lee maintains a private practice in Santa Barbara, California. She has a relaxed, informal teaching style.

Patricia Oetter, MA, OTR/L, FAOTA is an occupational therapist whose work encompasses many disability groups aged newborn to adult. Ms. Oetter's MA is in special education and she is co-author of the MORE: Integrating the Mouth and Out of the Mouth of Babes books and the MORE DVD. She is currently in private practice in California and provides practicum training, consultation and intensive treatment nationally and internationally.

Renée Okoye, MS, OTR/L has over 25 years of experience combined with extensive educational background including a Masters in Health Sciences, SIPT Certification and Board Certification in Pediatrics. She is a clinical educator for local colleges in New York, a Sensory Integration Resource for AOTA, and a professional grant reviewer for the U.S. Department of Education. Renée has been recognized by the New York State OT Association for Excellence in Practice and has published a number of articles in the area of pediatrics. Renée is the founder of Dove Ministries for Children and the Director of Dove Rehab Services on Long Island, NY.

Eileen W. Richter, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA has her Masters of Health degree in Public Health and is NDT certified. She has over thirty years experience working with a variety of disability groups in public schools, hospitals and private practice. Ms. Richter has published a number of books and articles on sensorimotor assessment and treatment including co-authoring the MORE: Integrating the Mouth, Out of the Mouth of Babes and the Sensorimotor Performance Analysis books and the MORE DVD. Ms. Richter founded Professional Development Programs and PDP Press, Inc. and directed the company for 30 years, providing continuing education programs and seminal publications to pediatric therapists throughout the country. She is also a co-founder of Camp Avanti-St. Croix, a sensory integration camp based on an intensive treatment model.

Nikki Rosen-Lieberman, MS, OTR/L is a school therapist and co-founder and former clinical director of the Abilities Center, Inc., a therapeutic center for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Nikki has 30 years of experience using sensory processing and movement principles with individuals in a variety of settings. She has a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education, is certified in pediatric NDT, Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests, is a Feldenkrais Practicioner, and is a certified infant massage instructor. Nikki’s mentoring and personal commitment to peer education earned her the Distinguished Service Award from the Detroit Occupational Therapy Assoc. in 1996.
As Clinical Director of the Abilities Center, Inc., Nikki encouraged the publication of the “Getting It Write” Program as editor of the 1st and 2nd editions. She has taught the “Getting It Write” program on a professional level throughout the U.S and in a variety of settings.

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