Objectives
Learning Objectives
Participants completing this course should be able to identify:
- Define the term Self-Regulation Dysfunction
- Identify the structures involved in Self-Regulation
- Identify the 3 levels of Self-Regulation Dysfunction
- Label 2 factors that affect each of the levels of Self-Regulation Dysfunction
- Identify 2 specific strategies to address each level of Regulatory Dysfunction
Target Audience & Course Level
Intermediate level Occupational and Physical Therapists and Speech Language Pathologists who are interested in learning PRACTICAL, hands-on, specific techniques focusing on the recognition and treatment of self-regulation dysfunction. These strategies will increase your client’s ability to consistently perform, resulting in notable functional outcomes in your treatment sessions. Special Educators can also greatly benefit from this course content.
Schedule
COURSE SCHEDULE
DAY #1
8:00am-9:30 • Identification of Self-Regulation Dysfunction
1. Introduction
2. Defining Self-Regulation
3. Defining Self-Regulation Dysfunction
4. Distinguishing Self-Regulation vs. Modulation
9:30-9:45 • Morning Break
9:45-11:45 • Neurology of Self-Regulation Disorder
1. Identifying how self-regulation dysfunction affects function
2. How does Self-Regulation occur?
3. Role of the Upper Brainstem
4. Role of the Cerebellum
11:45-12:30p • Lunch
12:30- 1:45 • Assessment of Self-Regulation Dysfunction
1. How to test specifically for self-regulation dysfunction
1:45- 2:45 • Clinical Observation of Self-Regulation Dysfunction
2:45-3:00 • Q & A
DAY #2
8:00am-9:30 • Treatment of Self-Regulation Dysfunction
1. Q&A from Day #1
2. Introduction to the 3 levels of regulation
3. Treatment for primary regulators
9:30-9:45 • Morning Break
9:45-11:45 • Treatment of Self-Regulation Dysfunction
1. Treatment for secondary regulators
2. Discussion and Case Studies
11:45-12:30pm • Lunch
12:30- 1:45 • Treatment of Self-Regulation Dysfunction
1. Treatment for tertiary regulators
2. Discussion and Case Studies
1:45-2:45 • Putting Treatment Together
1 Behavior vs Brain
2 Bottom Up vs. Top Down
2:45-3:00 • Q & A
• Summary and Wrap-Up
Faculty
DR. JULIA HARPER PhD, MS, OTR/L
DR. JULIA HARPER PhD, MS, OTR/L is the Clinical Director and President of TheraPeeds. Dr. Harper holds advanced certifications, including a SIPT certification from Sensory Integration International and INPP certification from the Institute for Neurophysiological Psychology in the UK. She was an Adjunct Professor in the OTA Program at LaGuardia College and holds a music degree from the Royal Academy of Music, which she applies to her work in Sensory Integration.
Dr. Harper receives a speaking fee for her presentation. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
CEU'S
Educational Credits
12 contact hours
Approved for 12 contact hours by NYSED’s State Board for PT.
Application has been made to the NJBPTE for CE credits.
Approved NYSED CTLE provider. Sponsor ID #23746.

TSI is an AOTA Approved Provider of Professional Development. PD activity approval ID# Pending. This Live PD is offered at 12 contact hours, Intermediate level, Domain of OT: OT Service Delivery. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

This course is offered for 1.2 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).
Discounts
Group Discount
Early $460* | Regular $485.00
*Early registration must be received 21 days prior to seminar VALID UNTIL APR 19, 2022
3 or more registrants – Early – $435.44 | Regular – $459.00 (use code group3)
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