LIVE 7 Night Webinar Series : REFLEX FOUNDATIONS FOR THE EMERGENCE & REHABILITATION OF VISION SKILLS A specialized lecture series for experienced therapy practitioners (OT, PT, & SLP)

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Patti Andrich, MA, COVT, OTR/L, CINPP

Seven Tuesday Nights
Beginning April 26, 2022 and ending June 7, 2022
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST each night

$650.00

*MUST ATTEND ALL SEVEN NIGHTS

This 20-hour 7-day course will outline the process of Neuro-Sensory Motor Maturation that leads to the development of vision skills, cerebellar functions, integrated sensory systems and maturation of our primitive and postural reflexes. This presentation has been especially designed for the experienced therapist. It will cover the developmental sequence of Neuro Sensory-Motor Maturation, as well as the reemergence of primitive reflexes following brain injuries. This advanced course will look at vision beyond 20/20 eyesight with a deep dive into the neurological development of the integrated person. Supporting topics for discussion include therapeutic testing, interventions, Sensory Motor Foundations, visual-auditory-tactile processing, gut health, and brain wave functions that are needed for learning and optimal human performance. The benefits of developing a collaborative care team between optometry, functional medicine, and therapy practitioners will be highlighted. This 7-lecture series has an expectation that participants will share their insights, experiences, and expertise with the group to create an enriching experience that meets the needs and interests of each participating member.

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OBJECTIVES

Learning Objectives
Participants completing this course will be able to:

1. Differentiate the core 4 motor components from the 6 represented sensory components of Neuro-Sensory Motor Model of Maturation that leads the development of vision skills, cerebellar functions, integrated sensory systems, perception, and cognition, as a foundation to efficient performance in activities of daily living (self-care, school performance, communication, etc

2. Investigate the implications of the 4 subprocesses that Dr. AM Skeffington’s Model of Vision the Emergent has on human performance

3. Elaborate on 3 commonalities of Jean Ayres’s sensory integration theory to Dr. AM Skeffington’s Model of Vision the Emergent and its impact on learning and behavior.

4. Apply neurorehabilitation principles to impaired populations such as those with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and other neurodevelopmental disorders by addressing underlying client factors and performance skills, emphasizing visual and other sensory systems, to promote improved performance of childhood occupations across contexts.

5. Practice 5 evaluation procedures to assess the integrity of underlying visual and vestibular systems to assist in designing intervention activities that address self regulation and facilitate engagement in occupation.

6.Practice 5 specific intervention activities that can be applied in therapeutic settings that support functional vision skill development and engagement in occupation.

7. Demonstrate understanding of the neurological underpinnings of Porges’s Polyvagal Theory including importance of and the relationship between cranial nerves and auditory-visual integration, to devise treatment activities that promote self regulation and enhanced engagement in occupations of childhood including self care, education, play and leisure activities.

8. Investigate the multifactorial contributions of gut health, epigenetics and nutrigenomics to occupational performance and debate when and how to make an appropriate referral to other members of the care team.

Target Audience: 

PT, OT, SLP’s and Assistants

Course Level 

Intermediate

FACULTY

Patti Andrich, MA, OTR/L, COVT, CINPP

Patti Andrich, is an internationally acclaimed therapist, consultant, author, and inspirational keynote lecturer. She is well known for her work in vision development, sensory integration, and her model of Neuro Sensory Motor Maturity. Patti is recognized for her success in helping others achieve improved vestibular, visual-motor, visual perceptual, auditory perceptual, and sensorimotor development. She has contributed to research in vision development and has published several articles. Patti received her master’s degree (1992) in education from The Ohio State University and her occupational therapy degree from Cleveland State University (1999). She holds additional certifications in vision therapy, reflex integration, auditory processing, and neurofeedback. She is a member of The Optometric Extension Program and the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. Patti holds an advisory position on the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association and is also a review board member to the Optometry & Visual Performance journal. Patti is a volunteer member of the US EASI International Normative Data Collection Testers and holds positions on other advisory boards in the United States and in Asia.

Patricia receives a speaking fee for the presentation. Patricia has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.

COURSE SCHEDULE

Day 1 Introduction  – April 26, 2022, from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST

7:00 pm- 7:30 pm This 3-hour introduction will compare Dr. A.M. Skeffington’s model of vision to Jean Ayres sensory integration theory
7:30 pm- 8:00 pm Highlights to include the Anti-Gravity subprocess, Neuro- Sensory Motor Maturity, and the developmental neurological codes leading to the development of vision skills
8:00 pm- 8:30 pm Discussion to include the importance of collaborative care while clearly defining the professional lines between the various providers and their individual scopes of practice as they pertain to vision skill development and the maturation of the nervous system
8:30 pm- 9:00 pm The sequence of vision skill development will be explained
9:00 pm- 10:00 pm Highlighted reflex codes related to vision development include Fear Paralysis Reflex (FPR), Babkin Palmomental Reflex (BPR), Moro Reflex (MR), and Palmar Reflex (PR)

Day 2 Stimulating Motor & Sensory Connections – May 3, 2022, from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST

7:00 pm- 8:00 pm This 3-hour interactive lecture will highlight vision’s sensory system partners including proprioception, vestibular, tactile, olfactory, gustatory, enteroception, neuroception, kinesthetic, and auditory systems
8:00 pm- 9:00 pm Key discussion points will include how gut health and the integration of sensory signals impact visual processes, the importance of balancing the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems, and the Polyvagal Theory
9:00 pm- 10:00 pm Highlighted reflex codes related to vision development include Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR), Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR), and Spinal Galant Reflex (SGR)

 Day 3 Breath of Life – May 10, 2022, from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST

7:00 pm- 8:00 pm This 3hour interactive lecture will discuss the impact of the birth experience on development while focusing on ways to expand breathing skills
8:00 pm- 9:00 pm techniques to develop balanced neck tone & coordination
9:00 pm- 10:00 pm Highlighted reflex codes related to vision development include Cross Extension Reflex (CER), Suck Swallow Reflex (SSR), Snout reflex (SR), and Rooting Reflex (RR)

Day 4 Vision, Balance, and Behavior – May 17, 2022  from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST

7:00 pm- 7:30 pm This 3-hour interactive lecture provides therapists with new clinical pearls, techniques, and exercises to facilitate the development of balance
7:30 pm- 8:30 pm techniques, and exercises to facilitate the development of complex slow coordinated movements
8:30 pm- 9:00 pm techniques, and exercises to facilitate the development of promoting the advancement of self-monitored behavioral control
9:00 pm- 10:00 pm Highlighted reflex codes related to vision development include Glabellar Blink Reflex  (GBR), Traction Response (TR),  Flexor Withdraw Reflex (FWR), Bauer Crawling Reflex (BCR) and Babinski Reflex (BR)

Day 5 Power Tools – May 24, 2022, from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST

7:00 pm- 7:30 pm This 3-hour interactive lecture introduces information about the power tools (Lenses, prisms, filters & occlusions) that Optometrists use to make neurological changes
7:30 pm- 8:30 pm Examples of therapeutic interventions that make use of combined therapy principles and optometry principles will be described
8:30 pm- 9:00 pm discuss the benefit of collaborative care in meeting patient goals
9:00 pm- 10:00 pm Highlighted reflex codes related to vision development include Landau Reflex (LR), Head Righting Reflexes (HRR), Amphibian Reflexes (AR), and Segmental Rolling Reflex (SRR)

Day 6 – May 31, 2022, from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST

7:00 pm- 8:00 pm This 3-hour interactive lecture will give the participants examples of how to use supportive equipment for maturation of primitive reflexes
8:00 pm- 9:00 pm while supporting and improving rhythm, timing, speech, vergence, and accommodation
9:00 pm- 10:00 pm Reflex codes highlighted will include Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR), vestibular ocular reflex, acoustic reflex, and balance reflexes

Day 7 – June 7, 2022, from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm EST

7:00 pm- 8:00 pm This 2-hour interactive lecture concludes the 7-lecture series   During the group discussion, participants will gain an understanding of brainwave frequency, light frequency, and auditory frequencies
8:00 pm- 9:00 pm Examples of how to use the information gained in this lecture series, in daily practice, will be provided
9:00 pm- 10:00 pm Participants will have an opportunity to further discuss case examples on topics of interest

CEU'S

Educational Credits

20 contact hours
A post-test will be required at the end of the seventh day. 

Approved for 20 contact hours by NYSED’s State Board for PT.

Application has been made to NJBPTE for CE credit approval.

AOTA-Approved Provider Program

TSI is an AOTA Approved Provider of Professional Development. PD activity approval ID#Pending. This Live PD is offered at 20 contact or 2.0 CEU’s, Intermediate level, Domain of OT: OT Service Delivery. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.