Hone your skills in the evaluation and treatment of primitive reflexes through interactive labs and case studies by utilizing a functional and play-based approach. This approach provides your pediatric clients with the foundation they need to reach function goals more quickly. Labs to allow therapists to practice evaluation skills and walk away with the tools, resources, and supporting research to effectively treat their clients and improve functional outcomes.
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the three levels of motor control in the central nervous system, articulate the functions of each area, and their relationships to each other.
- Correlate current research to the evaluation and treatment of primitive reflexes
- Describe the importance of structural development and alignment of the pelvis and trunk
- Effectively perform a primitive reflex integration assessment
- Design a treatment plan to address retained primitive reflexes to utilize effective intervention strategies to strengthen your client’s foundational skills, improve client outcomes, and increase engagement in functional activity.
Janine Wiskind, MS, OTR/L is a pediatric occupational therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience. She began her career in brain injury rehabilitation, transitioned into school-based practice, and now serves as the founder of On Solid Ground, a private pediatric clinic in Atlanta specializing in reflex integration, sensory processing, and family-centered care.
Janine is known for her dynamic, engaging teaching style and her ability to make complex neuroscience and clinical concepts practical and accessible. For more than 15 years, she has been presenting nationally for a variety of organizations and professional groups, sharing evidence-informed strategies that help therapists not only understand what to do, but also the critical why behind children’s behaviors and developmental needs.
In addition to her clinical and teaching work, Janine is the founder of Body & Brain Parenting, an online platform that provides parents with accessible education and tools to view parenting through the lens of occupational therapy.
As a clinician, educator, and mother of two teenagers, Janine brings both professional expertise and lived perspective to her teaching. Her curiosity and commitment to lifelong learning inform a well-rounded, compassionate approach that equips therapists to grow in confidence and creativity while supporting the children and families they serve.
Financial Disclosure: Janine Wiskind receives an honorarium from Education Resources, Inc.
Non-Financial Disclosure: Janine Wiskind has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
VENUE ADDRESS
600 N Commons Drive
Aurora, IL 60504
Directions
VENUE LOCATION MAP
Click image to access Google Maps.
This course meets the criteria for 14 contact hours (1.4 CEUs).
Approved Sponsor License #216.000280 by the State of Illinois Dept. of Financial and Professional Regulation for Physical Therapy for 16.5 CEUs
The Illinois Early Intervention Training Program has approved this event for 14 hours of EI credential credit in the area of Intervention
Approved provider of continuing education by the American Occupational Therapy Association #3043, for 14 contact hours; 1.4 CEUs
NBCOT professional development provider – 14 PDUs
Hone your skills in the evaluation and treatment of primitive reflexes through interactive labs and case studies by utilizing a functional and play-based approach. This approach provides your pediatric clients with the foundation they need to reach function goals more quickly. Labs to allow therapists to practice the evaluation skills and walk away with the tools, resources, and supporting research to effectively treat their clients and improve functional outcomes.
Education Resources Inc. 266 Main Street, Suite 12, Medfield, MA 02052 508-359-6533 or 800-487-6530 (Outside MA)
