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This seminar focuses on the development and improvement of hand function for children with neuromotor and sensory processing dysfunction. Characteristics of upper extremity use and the foundations for upper extremity function are described and demonstrated. Postural mechanisms, the musculoskeletal relationships for hand and arm function, and the importance of the sensory systems are emphasized. The use of the arms and hands in transition, reach,... This seminar focuses on the development and improvement of hand function for children with neuromotor and sensory processing dysfunction. Characteristics of upper extremity use and the foundations for upper extremity function are described and demonstrated. Postural mechanisms, the musculoskeletal relationships for hand and arm function, and the importance of the sensory systems are emphasized. The use of the arms and hands in transition, reach, grasp, and manipulation are clearly presented. Foundations for function are contrasted with impairments and compensations demonstrated by children with developmental, neuromotor, and sensory processing challenges. This seminar stresses critical thinking skills in assessment, setting priorities for intervention, and selecting and implementing intervention strategies to meet daily challenges. Numerous treatment demonstrations are presented. Show more Show less

This seminar deals with the challenge of improving eating behaviors of children who are non- oral feeders. Discussion includes children dependent on tube feeding, children who have poor oral-feeding skills due to oral sensitivity to touch, taste, texture and the smell of foods, children with developmental failure to thrive, those with specific syndromes that have particular swallowing and feeding disorders such as C.H.A.R.G.E. Syndrome, Rett Synd... This seminar deals with the challenge of improving eating behaviors of children who are non- oral feeders. Discussion includes children dependent on tube feeding, children who have poor oral-feeding skills due to oral sensitivity to touch, taste, texture and the smell of foods, children with developmental failure to thrive, those with specific syndromes that have particular swallowing and feeding disorders such as C.H.A.R.G.E. Syndrome, Rett Syndrome and Nager-Miller Syndrome. These problems require unique understanding of the oral-motor and feeding processes if improvement in eating behavior is to be obtained to assist these children in becoming supplemental feeders and eventually diminishing their dependence on tube feeding. Topics include: The Importance of the Sensory Aspects of Feeding; Postural Aspects of Feeding; Normal Oral-Motor Development; The Influence of Respiration on Feeding and Speech; Musculature of the Face and Tongue: Facilitation Techniques for Improving Oral-Motor Control; Facilitation of Chewing; Drooling Management; Assessment and Treatment Guidelines; Adaptation of the Treatment Process to Various Syndromes; Treatment Examples. Show more Show less

This seminar will focus on the development of critical thinking skills. The course will build on the basic understanding of Neurodevelopmental Treatment, Sensory Integration, and Motor Learning approaches. By integrating the strengths of these frameworks, the participant will be assisted in applying these concepts to improve function in children with neuromotor and sensorimotor disorders. An emphasis is placed on task acquisition, creative therap... This seminar will focus on the development of critical thinking skills. The course will build on the basic understanding of Neurodevelopmental Treatment, Sensory Integration, and Motor Learning approaches. By integrating the strengths of these frameworks, the participant will be assisted in applying these concepts to improve function in children with neuromotor and sensorimotor disorders. An emphasis is placed on task acquisition, creative therapeutic treatment planning, and methods for maximizing function. Show more Show less

This seminar discusses the importance of integrating physical handling with the functional vision needs of the client. Postural control related to spatio-temporal orientation is discussed. Specific handling treatment techniques are presented along with the basic characteristics of visual midline shift syndrome and post trauma vision syndrome. Specific information about the nature and use of prism lenses is discussed and demonstrated.