Gravity
& Movement Challenged:
The Sensory-Motor-Vestibular
Triad and Reflex Development
12 Contact Hours (1.2 AOTA & ASHA CEUs)
Steven J Cool, PhD, FAAO & Eileen W. Richter, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA
Intro Level Course
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Description:
The vestibular, proprioceptive and tactile systems (the Sensory-Motor-Vestibular Triad) interact to generate and support reflex integration, modulation and integration at a primitive brain level and act as the prime organizers of the CNS from which all ‘higher’ (motor coordination, emotional, motivational, learning, memory, cognition) functions emerge. An updated examination of the SMV Triad from a developmental neurobiological standpoint will reveal the central, pivotal role it (an reflex development) plays in brain organization, its influence on development and functional performance, and its support for using a sensory integration frame of reference to treat dysfunction.
Do you wonder if the vestibular and proprioceptive activities you use are optimally effective for a given child? Do you feel that equipment and/or environmental limitations prevent you from providing effective intervention? Can you formulate a developmentally sequenced intervention plan to meet a specific child’s individual ability level? Case examples and experiential learning will be used to address these questions. Content will include assessment options and a range of intervention strategies designed to foster improved integration of reflex, somatomotor, somatosensory and vestibular systems for functional outcomes.
This course will support participants in providing more effective treatment of vestibular/proprioceptive/tactile processing dysfunction. Participants will hone their skills for observing the behavioral outcomes of vestibular and somatosensory processing (both ‘normal’ and ‘abnormal’). By applying, through clinical reasoning, an enhanced understanding of the neurobiological basis for such behavioral outcomes, participants will gain greater confidence and competence with sensory(-motor) integration treatment.
Participants should wear comfortable clothing for floor activities.
This course is offered for 1.2 ASHA CEUs (Introductory Level; Related Area)
This course is offered for 1.2 AOTA CEUs; Performance Skills, Intervention
Suggested Audience: Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Early Intervention Specialists
Objectives: Participants will be able to:
1. Discuss the significance of fetal development and the 1st 6-9 months of
development with respect to the primacy of reflexes and the SMV Triad.
2. Identify clinically relevant behaviors indicative of SMV function and dysfunction at various developmental stages.
3. Describe the critical aspects of early neurobiological and neuromotor development (primitive reflexes and motor patterns) that support long-term development of SMV Triad functions.
4. Describe neurobiological aspects of the brain stem SMV Triad that are critical for the development of psycho-social/emotional functions.
5. Demonstrate and apply intervention strategies to enhance reflex development, vestibular/proprioceptive/tactile processing for various ages and ability groups.
Schedule* (12 contact hours)
Day 1
8:30 - 9:00 • Model of Sensory(-motor) Integration: Modulation-Integration-Actualization
9:00 - 10:00 • Clinical Indicators of SMV Processing - Ages and Stages
10:00-10:30 Break
10:30-11:00 • Clinical Indicators of SMV Processing - Ages and Stages (cont.)
11:00-12:00 • Neurobiological, Neuromotor and Reflex Development in Fetal Life and the 1st 6-9 months
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch on your own
1:00 - 2:30 • SMV Foundations for Modulation, Integration
2:30 - 3:00 Break
3:00 - 4:00 • Practicum: Basic Elements of SMV Activities/Early Ages
4:00 - 4:45 • Sensorimotor Performance Analysis: A Tool for Functional Observation
Day 2
8:30 - 10:00 • Neurobiological Aspects of the SMV Triad Critical for Social/ Emotional Development
10:00-10:30 Break
10:30-11:30 • Clinical Reasoning for Treatment Strategies: Where to Start/Progress
11:30-12:00 • Practicum: SMV Activities/Simple or No Equipment
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch on your own
1:00 - 2:30 • SMV Foundations for Functional Spatial Outcomes (Auditory and Visual Functions)
2:30 - 3:00 Break
3:00 - 3:45 • Practicum (continued)
3:45 - 4:15 • Strategies for Increasing Challenges with More Elaborate Equipment
4:15 - 4:30 • Questions
* Topic times may vary, contact hours do not
Disclosures:
Eileen W. Richter
• Receives a speaking fee from Professional Development Programs.
• Author for Pileated Press, LLC and receives royalty payments.
• Speaker has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
Steven J. Cool
• Receives a speaking fee from Professional Development Programs.
• Speaker has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
Participant comments
“LOVED the practicum pieces as well as the case study/videos. Great neuro “review” (didn’t remember a whole lot from school.)”
“Great workshop – with great insight to the areas I was feeling “gaps” in my sessions – thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise.”
“Love the activities and neuro info. Eileen and Steve made the info very understandable.”
“Wonderful course across a variety of skills and years of experience.”
“Very pleased with the course and learned the rationale for many of the treatments I was doing, plus treatment activity ideas to freshen my treatment.”
“I loved this course.”
“Everything was excellent! I will be on the lookout for more PDP courses.”
“The examples were great – labs great for new ideas.”
“I loved the activities."
"Very
well presented workshop - motivates me to seek more
information on brain functioning and incorporate treatment
strategies with my clients"
"It
is great to blend the neuroscience into the clinical
practice so closely"
"SI
is a unique, very holistic body of knowledge. Thank
you for your skill in communicating the complexities
and the fun!"
"Thank
you for taking the time to share your vast knowledge
and experience with those of us who are still trying
to best help our clients/consumers/ children. I learned
a lot and realized once again how much more I have yet
to learn."
"Thanks
for providing an advanced SI course!"
"Enjoyed the workshop. Good review of CNS & ANS
to explain functions of brain etc."
"Thanks for the tools bag & all
the practical ideas."
"Tons & tons
of great, useful, fascinating information!"
"Very
practical, well grounded info I can use right away!""Dr.
Cool's knowledge and ability to present it in a learnable
manner is remarkable. Eileen's sharp observation skills
& simple but powerful Tx ideas was extremely useful."
"The
class exceeded my expectations. Steve's functional neuro
discussions brought a new perspective that was enlightening ...I
have treatment ideas to try with all ages this week."
"Nice balance of neuroscience & application. Presenters make
a good team. Nice to include lab activities, great handouts,
material varied presentation material."
