Clinical
Assessment and Practical Interventions for
Praxis:
From Ideation to Execution
13
Contact Hours (1.3 AOTA & ASHA CEUs)
Teresa
A. May-Benson, ScD, OTR/L
Advanced Level Course
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Seattle, WA
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February 3-4, 2012
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The tuition for this
2-day course is $450*.
Discount Deadlines:
on/before 12/9: $420
on/before 1/6: $440
on/before 1/27: $450
after 1/27: $500
Course
tuition includes handouts, lab materials, and morning and afternoon refreshments. |
Description:
This
two day workshop will present an overview of the components
of praxis with an emphasis on clinical assessment and intervention
of practic problems. The impact of various practic problems
on functional performance will be highlighted. A framework
for observing, problem solving and identifying ideation,
motor planning, sequencing, bilateral coordination and projected
sequence problems within a sensory integration treatment
model will be presented. Practical intervention strategies
using both top-down and bottom-up approaches will be highlighted
through videotapes, case studies and lecture formats. A
previous knowledge of Sensory Integration treatment principles
will be helpful.
Suggested Audience: Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Early Intervention Specialists
This course is offered for 1.3 ASHA CEUs (Advanced Level; Related Area)
This course is offered for 1.3 AOTA CEUs
Objectives: Participants will be able to:
1.
Describe the underlying neural and sensory mechanisms
of
the various practic dysfunctions.
2. Observe, assess and differentiate the range of practic
dysfunctions from ideation to execution problems.
3. Apply top-down and bottom-up treatment principles appropriately
to different practic problems using a problem solving framework.
4. Explain how various praxis problems impact functional
performance and identify strategies for improving performance.
Schedule* 13 Contact Hours
Day 1
8:00 Registration
8:30 • Introduction to Praxis •Overview of Praxis and Dyspraxia
10:00 Break
10:30 • Introduction to Top-Down Approaches and Cognitive Learning Theory • Overview of Top-Down Strategies for Intervention • Brief Neurology of Praxis
12:00 Lunch on your own
1:00 • Models for Looking at Praxis
2:30 Break
3:00 • A New Model for Assessment and Clinical Reasoning for Intervention in Praxis • Clinical Reasoning Lab • Questions and Answers
4:30 Adjourn
Day 2
8:00 • Assessment and Intervention Strategies for Arousal, Rhythmicity and Sequencing
• Case Study and Treatment Planning
10:00 Break
10:15 • Assessment and Intervention Strategies for Ideation
12:00 Lunch on your own
1:00 • Assessment and Intervention Strategies for Motor Planning
2:45 Break
3:00 • A Praxis Screening Tool: Assessment of Gestures and Wire Motor Planning Maze Assessment • Questions and Answers
4:30 Adjourn
* Topic times may vary; contact hours do not.
Participant comments:
“Thank you! Changed the way I looked at treatment and organized my sessions.”
“Teresa has integrated a tremendous amount of research and clinical information regarding Praxis and presents it to clinicians in an assessment, observation and organized manner that will elevate any therapist’s treatment skills. Thank you! I look forward to the level 2 course (Clinical Reasoning & Treatment Planning for Praxis Intervention).”
“Great! Lot of information. It also made sense with why we do what we do.”
“Great presentation! Thanks for keeping it real.”
“Excellent workshop, well organized, lots of information, well presented with a good balance of theory, assessment and treatment ideas!”
“Great course – just switched to pediatrics/school based 3 months ago after working in rehab for most of my career. Have a lot of great info now! Thank you!”
“Great speaker, very knowledgeable, good use of videos, notes, examples. Excellent course with great applicable info, can’t wait to take the follow-up course (Clinical Reasoning & Treatment Planning for Praxis Intervention).”
“I’ve learned more about the effects of sensory processing treatment in this course than past ‘sensory’ courses – makes more sense.”
“(Teresa) reminds me of the late Bonnie Hanschu – energetic, passionate and knowledgeable of the course material.”
“…this has been major, terrific, empowering, and affirming.”
“I really appreciate how vocabulary and concepts kept on getting integrated and defined across settings.”
"Really
clarified a lot about praxis & the
continuum...I've been to a number of conferences
lately that have not met my needs or has been too intro/basic
in nature. Thank you Teresa! Very good conference that
I will recommend to peers."
"Appreciated
a conference for therapists who have years of practice!
Wish my colleagues had been here. Thanks Teresa!"
"I
had many 'aha!' moments. Thanks so much!"
"This
has been the best workshop I have attended in years.
Teresa knows her topic, is an excellent speaker & brought
it all together for me."
"Teresa
did a great job of explanation, interspersing video,
lecture, lab activities. Her workshop is so beneficial
for the clinical therapists at a level beyond entry
level. Thank you!!"
“(This course) was very comprehensive.”
“Teresa May Benson was an excellent speaker! I learned so much about praxis. I definitely want to attend another one of her courses.”
“The course was excellent. Ms. Benson is an intelligent and engaging speaker…I thoroughly enjoyed this course!”
“Great information! I learned a lot!”
