OBJECTIVES
Learning Objectives
Participants completing this course should be able to:
- Compare the role of alignment, postural control, environment and task in developing treatment strategies for functional outcomes.
- Discuss using the Contemporary NDT practice model as a framework for school-based intervention.
- Develop school based treatment strategies( within the framework of NDT) to address postural control impairments that limit functional
Target Audience
PTs, OTs, SLP, and assistants, Teachers and other members of the educational team.
Course Level
Introductory to Intermediate
FACULTY
Colleen Carey, C/NDT, DPT
Colleen Carey is the owner and director of the Children’s Therapy Center, a pediatric outpatient center located in Fort Washington, PA. A dynamic speaker, she teaches frequently in seminars to professionals on the topics of early intervention, therapeutic handling, orthotics, and functional goal outcomes. Colleen has extensive experience with a variety of developmental disorders and coordination disorders including cerebral palsy and autism. She has broad experience in indications for physical therapy within the educational environment and the role of adaptive physical education. Colleen actively mentors other therapists to share her knowledge and insights and has been a clinical instructor for 25 years. Colleen is an accomplished Coordinator Instructor with NDTA. She studied at Quinnipiac College, New York University, and Temple University with a focus on developmental disabilities. She is enthusiastically pursuing ongoing professional training to improve the care of her clients. She received her Basic NDT (Neuro-Developmental Treatment) certification in 1987 and her Baby NDT certification in 1995. Colleen has worked in community early intervention programs, preschool settings, educational settings, rehabilitation hospitals, and outpatient centers. She supports families across cultural and ethnic barrier and passionately advocates for children and families. She remains focused on functional outcomes in all environments.
Colleen receives a speaking fee for the presentation. Colleen has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
COURSE SCHEDULE
COURSE SCHEDULE
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
9:00 am-9:45 – School Based Intervention within the Framework of Contemporary NDT Practice
Model
9:45-10:15 – ABCs of Postural Control
10:15-10:45 – Treatment Ideas for Postural Control based in the evidence
10:45-11:00 – BREAK
11:00-11:30 – Linking postural control strategies to Function within Natural Environments
11:30-12:15 pm – Treatment Planning- Application of school based strategies (Group problem solving)
12:15-12:45 – BREAK
12:45-1:30 – Case Study- Application of Postural Control Concepts
1:30-2:00 – Individual, Task, Environment Favorites
2:00-3:00 – Troubleshooting Challenging Cases
CEU'S
Educational Credits
Recognized by the NY State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. Approved for 6 contact hours.
Application has been submitted for CE approval to the NJ Board of PT Examiners.
TSI is an AOTA Approved Provider of Professional Development. PD activity approval ID# Pending. This Live PD is offered at 5 contact hours or .5 CEU’s, Intermediate level, Domain of OT: OT Service Delivery. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
This course is offered for .5 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).
DISCOUNTS
Early and Group Discounts
Early $300.00* | Regular $325.00 USD
*Early registration must be received by Mar 4, 2024 days prior to seminar for 3 or more registrants
Early – $283.92 | Regular – $307.58 (use code group3)
In order to qualify for the group discounted rate, registrations MUST all be received within 24 hours (of the first registration) if registering on-line, and in the same envelope if registering by mail. PLEASE NOTE: Registrations received after a group has been processed will not be eligible for the discount.
To ensure that all group members receive the appropriate discount, choose a group name and be sure that each person registering adds the name in the “other notes” section at checkout.
