Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete both sessions for 12 Contact Hours (1.2 CEUs)
September 18 and 19, 2025
8:10 am EST • 7:10 am CST • 6:10 am MST • 5:10 am PST (US)
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Participation and function for the “clumsy” child is impacted by the child’s awareness of self in space (relationship between self and environment) combined with poor postural control. Incorporate evidence-based principles of neuroplasticity and motor learning and design treatment sessions that improve prediction for movement strategies enhancing cerebellar neuroplasticity. These strategies can be used in the home, school or community for children from 3-21 and the course explores rationales and the decision-making process for pullout sessions vs. inclusion activities. Improved skills are developed though movement experiences, both successful and erroneous and will lead to better functional skills.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Prioritize impairments that impact functional activities using the NDTA™ Practice Model.
- Choose an evaluation tool based on functional impairments reported by the child and/or family.
- Identify an etiology of DCD.
- Choose an evidence-based neuroplasticity, motor learning or motor control intervention to support IEP goals.
- Select an appropriate treatment strategy for a child with minimal clumsiness.
- Apply an appropriate treatment strategy for a child with heightened clumsiness.
- Utilize evidence-based treatment strategies (related to sensation, functional/occupational movement, upright postural control, and perception) to increase coordination of movement thus increasing functional participation.
- Organize a treatment session using the provided case study.
PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS:
1) Doll to practice skills with
2) Physioball that you can sit on – 90/90
3) Small ball (tennis or slightly larger – (day 2 only)
4) Two tea towels/kitchen towels (-day 2 only)
AUDIENCE
This Intermediate level course is designed for PTs, PTAs, OTs and COTAs. Instructional methods will include lecture, video patient demonstrations for treatment strategies and problem-solving via break-out rooms.
Leslie Paparsenos, PT, MS, C/NDT is an independent, pediatric therapy provider, licensed Physiotherapist in Australia, and licensed Physical Therapist in the United States of America. She specializes in evidenced based, pediatric rehabilitation, serving babies, children and adolescents across a spectrum of neurological and developmental disabilities, and their families. Leslie is a certified Pediatric NDTATM (USA) Instructor, certified in NeuroDevelopmental Treatment (NDTATM (USA), and a certified clinical instructor by the APTA (USA). She has been teaching both internationally and nationally since 2007. Leslie is committed both to supporting therapists in their clinical development and assisting families and children in their journey to independence.
Leslie Paparsenos receives an honorarium from Education Resources, Inc. for this course.
Leslie Paparsenos has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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