This
year's symposium's offerings:
M.O.R.E.:
Integrating the Mouth with Sensory and Postural Functions
with Patti Oetter, MA, OTR, FAOTA and Eileen Richter, MPH,
OTR, FAOTA
Description:
A
theoretical framework for understanding how and why many
aspects of development are significantly influenced by
the suck/swallow/breathe synchrony will be presented using
slides, case examples and experiential activities. Assessment
and documentation strategies for identifying abnormal function
and demonstrating change through treatment will be included.
This information is particularly useful for occupational & physical
therapists and speech pathologists working with children.
Objectives:
Participants
will be able to:
1. Outline and discuss the relationship of the suck/swallow/breathe
synchrony to critical aspects of development.
2. Identify and document subtle, atypical SSB processes
in children who have sensory processing/developmental dysfunction.
3. Implement treatment strategies designed to improve respiration
patterns, self-regulation, postural control, visual motor
skills, feeding and communication skills.
4. Demonstrate and apply techniques designed to enhance
oral/respiratory function.
5. administer a functional evaluation (The Sensorimotor
Performance Analysis) to record baseline performance on
selected developmental tasks.
Vestibular
Activation:
Therapeutic Movement to Optimize Physical,
Social, and Cognitive Occupation
with Mary Kawar, MS, OTR
Description:
This
course emphasizes the central role of the vestibular system
for the aquisition and maintenance
of function and for the amelioration of dysfunction. At
the most fundamental level, our ability to move is essential
for survival. We move for sheer delight as well as for
purposeful occupation with people. objects and events in
our world. Knowing how to optimize the therapeutic components
of movement enables us to integrate them seamlessly with
other strategies for our clients. The vestibular system's
impact on the body, mind and spirit will be reviewed and
this knowledge will be translated into experience based
learning as a foundation for facilitating all types and
levels of therapeutic, goal-directed movement with clients.
Neurologically sound, step by step vestibular assessment
and treatment strategies, client-based clinical reasoning,
and movement labs will be the format used to embed therapeutic
concepts into fun, powerful activities. Learn to tune and
play the vestibular system like a musical instrument, blending
rhythm, intensity, frequency, and duration of movement
into the whole for that just right level of engagement.
Objectives:
Participants
will be able to:
1. Identify three or more causes of vestibular dysfunction and their impact
on functional performance.
2. Demonstrate at least two treatment strategies for each of the five vestibular
receptors.
3. Describe the vestibulo-cerebellar underpinnings for visual and auditory
function.
4. Define treatment options and rationale for modifying rhythm, intensity,
frequency and/or duration of movement.
5. Describe the vestibulo-proprioceptive foundation for core activation.
Please
download and view the brochure and make your reservations
early as courses have limited spaces!! If
you are not able to download the brochure,
you may register by phone; 651-439-8865, Mon-Fri, 9-5
CST.
Location and Hotel Information
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New Jersey Symposium page
