Focus during the workshop will utilize critical thinking skills for evaluation and assessment from a neurodevelopmental, sensory and motor learning aspect. Using this approach will assist therapists in setting realistic and measurable goals that will drive treatment sessions resulting in more effective intervention.
This course will provide physical and occupational therapists with a deeper understanding of the complex multi-system involvement of the brain in reflex integration, movement, learning, and daily functioning. The instructor will use innovative and multi-sensory approaches to help participants relate the information to their everyday practice. The first day of the course will focus on the functional aspects of Neuroanatomy. The second day will focus on the interaction between the vestibular-visual systems. The visual system is often overlooked by both occupational and physical therapists. It has an enormous impact on the precise functioning of the vestibular system and dysfunction can result in poor performance across all areas of a child’s function. The instructor strives to provide therapists with a new perspective to demonstrate the importance of addressing visual dysfunction within their vestibular treatment. Participants will review real life cases through video to enhance understanding of the material. At the end of this two-day course, therapists will have a proficient functional knowledge of neuroanatomy and the visual-vestibular systems in the dysfunctional pediatric population, and immediately utilize this knowledge to augment their current practice.
At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:
Lezlie Adler, MA, OTR, FMOTA, C/NDT is an internationally recognized and respected clinician and consultant with extensive and broad experience in medical, educational and community based settings. As a pediatric occupational therapist in schools, hospitals, outpatient clinics, homes, community organization and nursing homes for children, she offers a unique approach which can be practically and successfully applied in all settings. She is an enthusiastic presenter who offers insightful information beneficial to the entire team.
Since 1976 she has conducted over 300 seminars throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, North America, South America, Central America, Canada and the United American Emeritus on a large variety of topics related to children and families, bringing her energy and passion regarding therapeutic strategies and functional treatment.
"Janine was a remarkable instructor who spoke very well to real-life scenarios and reviewed complex neuroanatomy in a clear fashion with greater application to real practice. I would highly recommend this course to all therapists." - Kristin Tortora, PT -janine_was_a_remarkable_instructor_who_spoke_very_well_to_real_life_scenarios_and_reviewed_complex_neuroanatomy_in_a_clear_fashion_with_greater_application_to_real_practice__i_would_highly_recom
"Janine took some information that could be "dry " (anatomy review) and concrete and made it interesting and stimulating. Wow - my head was spinning (with good vestibular control!) in such a GREAT way. I loved this course. " -janine_took_some_information_that_could_be_dry_anatomy_review_and_concrete_and_made_it_interesting_and_stimulating__wow___my_head_was_spinning_with_good_vestibular_control_in_s
"Great presentation - worth the wait! Good background information/review of systems to build on more complex ideas. Loved the video clips. Very memorable. Thank you! " -great_presentation___worth_the_wait_good_background_informationreview_of_systems_to_build_on_more_complex_ideas__loved_the_video_clips__very_memorable__thank_you
"Janine was a dynamic speaker-very knowledgeable, engaging and funny. Provided wonderful examples (videos of various children) to support information. Intuitive to audience's needs. Booklet was very helpful and will serve as a good resource. Great conference. Thank you!" -janine_was_a_dynamic_speaker_very_knowledgeable_engaging_and_funny__provided_wonderful_examples_videos_of_various_children_to_support_information__intuitive_to_audiences_needs__booklet
"Janine really made the class exciting and fun. She brought the brain to life through diagrams and video case studies. The practical information that she gave during the course was refreshing and challenging. This was a great course for someone who has been in the field for a while and needs a neuro refresher! I hope she does a "level 2" course soon! She kept me engaged for the entire course!" Wendy Harron "This course is a must for any pediatric therapist. The instructor is very knowledgeable and great to follow. You walk away with a valuable functional neuroanatomy review and fresh insight related to its application with pediatric populations. This course helped me to better understand some of my clinical observations and taught me to look a little closer at some very important aspects applicable to treating a large variety of children. Janine is a superstar and the course is fantastic!" -Lisa Simon
The Laura Dozer Center - UCP of Central Arizona
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Approved provider of continuing education by the American OccupationalTherapy Association #3043, for 14 contact hours - Intermediate Level Occupational Therapy Process: assessment, intervention. The assignment of AOTA CEU's does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA.NBCOT professional development provider - 14 PDU's This course is offered for up to 1.4 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area)