Essentials
of Praxis Intervention for Children with Autism
Teresa
A. May-Benson, ScD, OTR/L
6
Contact Hours
.6 ASHA CEUs & .6 AOTA CEUs
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Atlanta, GA.
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October 1, 2010
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The
tuition for this 1-day course is $210.00*
Discount Deadlines:
on/before 8/6: $180
on/before 8/20: $195
on/before 9/24: $210
after 9/24: $235
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Description:
Children with autism present particular challenges for
therapists. Facilitating praxis, imitation and play skills
in this population can be difficult and confusing. This
course will present an overview of the key aspects needed
for effective intervention for practic problems in children
with autism. A clinical reasoning framework for intervention
of ideation, motor planning, sequencing, bilateral coordination
and projected action sequence problems within a sensory
integration treatment model will be presented. The important
role of imitation and play in facilitating praxis in children
with autism will be highlighted. Key intervention strategies
using both top-down and bottom up approaches will be highlighted
through videotapes, case studies, and lecture formats.
This course is offered for .6 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level; Related Area)
This course is offered for .6 AOTA CEUs; Intervention & Outcomes
PDP
is approved by the IL DoFPR to offer this course for
PTs. #216.000200
Course Level: Intermediate
Suggested Audience: OTs, SLPs & Early Intervention Specialists
Objectives: Participants will be able to:
1. Delineate the essential components of praxis.
2. Identify key intervention strategies for practic dysfunction
in children with autism.
3. Apply essential top-down and bottom up treatment principles
appropri- ately to different practic problems.
4. Explain how various praxis problems impact functional
performance and identify strategies for improving performance.
Schedule* (6 contact hours)
8:00 Registration
8:30 • Introduction to Praxis - Overview of Praxis and Dyspraxis Components and Models of Praxis
10:00 Break
10:30 • Relationship of Autism and Praxis - Characteristic of Praxis in Autism - Imitation, Play and Praxis in Children with Autism
12:00 Lunch on your own
1:00 • Essential of Intervention for Praxis - Introduction to Intervention for Praxis - Facilitating Arousal and Rhythmicity
2:30 Break
3:00 • Facilitating Ideation and Recognition of Affordances Facilitating Motor Planning and Play
4:30 Adjourn
* Topic times may vary; contact hours do not.
Participant Comments:
"Thank you for this course! Praxis has always been this "mysterious" process and you have helped quantify it very well!"
"(The course) was extremely thorough and helpful."
"Very captivating and pertinent info."
"Very enjoyable! Material was organized in a way that gave clarity to complex issues. Presentation was motivating and gave an "old" therapist the "just right challenge"."
