List of Courses 2014
Handling Intensive to Improve Core Stability
Toward Functional Outcomes
Course Description:
This two to five-day course will combine lecture, laboratory, group problem solving, and a videotape demonstration for Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists and Assistants who are currently treating or are interested in treating clients with neuromuscular and sensory/perceptual impairments and dysfunction. Content will focus on core strength and postural control as the foundation for function of the head, neck, and limbs. Foundational information will be contrasted with the challenges demonstrated in clients throughout the lifespan with developmental, neuromuscular, and/or sensory/perceptual difficulties. Emphasis will be placed on common therapeutic strategies used in handling clients of a variety of sizes towards gaining core stability for functional outcomes/goals. This workshop is practical in nature with much of the content including moving one another in lab. A review of anatomy and kinesiology of the trunk and proximal limbs will be helpful before attending the class.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, the participant will learn:
- To identify the essential postural, neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and sensory/perceptual elements necessary to gain postural control for an identified functional outcome for a client.
- How to compare and contrast the movement strategies of a client with typical strategies used in efficient movement.
- To identify the missing elements for improving function in clients with developmental and/or neuromuscular challenges.
- To prioritize treatment strategies towards an effective and efficient sequence for a functional outcome.
- A minimum of 5 treatment interventions for gaining proximal stability.
- A minimum of 5 treatment interventions to improve the functional use of the head & neck.
- A minimum of 5 treatment interventions to improve limb function.
- A minimum of 5 treatment interventions to improve mobility.
Course Schedule:
Day One
8:00Registration
8:30 Anatomy & Kinesiology of the Trunk and Neck
Lab I
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Anatomy & Kinesiology of the Shoulder and Pelvic Girdles
Lab II
5:00End of Day One
Day Two
8:00 Proximal Stability as it Relates to Function
Sequencing Treatment Strategies towards a Functional Outcome
Lab III
12:00Lunch
1:00 Afternoon Content (with a 15 minute break)
Lab IV
4:30End of Course
Total Hours: 14 contact hour (This course can be up to five days of contact. )
Bridging the Gap Between Proximal Stability and Function
Using the NDT Approach
Course Description:
This two-day lab-based course is designed for speech, occupational, and physical therapists working with children between the ages of birth and 21 years. Emphasis is placed on promoting proximal stability as the foundation for use of the head and limbs for function. Treatment strategies will be taught in lab to gain core strength and range of motion followed by strengthening in the new range for functional use of the trunk and limbs. Daily assessment and treatment demonstrations will be utilized to teach sequencing effective and efficient treatment sessions.
Objectives:
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
1.Understand and utilize ICF Model
2.Recognize and follow through observation, the elements of an assessment of a child and planning a treatment session using task analysis and problem solving towards a functional outcome
3.Select and organize treatment strategies into an effective sequence to achieve a client’s identified functional outcome.
4.Learn and demonstrate at least 5 treatment strategies on another course participant that will influence the trunk and the respiratory system.
5.Learn and demonstrate at least 4 treatment strategies on another course participant that will influence the function of the shoulder girdle for stability and/or mobility.
6.Learn and demonstrate at least 3 treatment strategies on another course participant that will influence mobility of a child, either on the floor or in vertical.
Schedule:
Day One
8:30Registration
9:00 Current Theory and Principles of NDT
10:15Break
10:30Lab: Trunk and Rib Cage Alignment
12:00Lunch (on your own)
1:00Client Demonstration – Assessment & Treatment
2:00Discussion
2:30Break
2:45Lab: Core Strengthening
4:30 End of Day One
Day Two
8:30Assessment, Task Analysis & Treatment Planning
10:15Lab
10:30Lab: Upper Extremity Function as it Relates to the Trunk
11:30Lunch (on your own)
12:30Client Demonstration – Assessment & Treatment
1:30Discussion
2:00Break
2:15Lab: Mobility and Use of the Lower Extremities
4:00End of Course
12 Contact Hours
Connecting the Dots Between Assessment and Functional Outcome Using Strengthening and Neuro-Developmental Treatment
Course Description:
This two-day course will combine lecture, laboratory, videotape presentations, and client demonstrations for Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists and Assistants who are currently treating or are interested in treating clients with neuromotor impairments and dysfunction. Content will focus on core strength and postural control as the foundation for function of the upper and lower limbs as well as characteristics of the lower limbs for gait and balance skills. Foundational information will be contrasted with the challenges demonstrated in clients throughout the lifespan with developmental and neuromotor difficulties. Emphasis will be placed on observational skills for evaluation and assessment, the process of setting priorities for intervention, and intervention strategies guiding the client in achieving their identified functional outcome. This workshop is practical in nature and will include current neuroscience philosophy and principles guiding the NDT Approach and the NDT Enablement Model as a basis for the content.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, the participant will learn:
- To identify the essential neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and postural elements necessary to gain postural control for an identified functional outcome for a client.
- To identify the key elements of the trunk and limbs impacting the successful achievement of functional walking in a client.
- To identify the missing elements for improving function in clients with developmental and/or neuromotor challenges.
- To set outcomes, plan treatment, and identify and sequence strategies to optimize strengths and minimize the barriers to mobility and function.
- A minimum of 5 treatment interventions for gaining proximal stability.
- A minimum of 5 treatment interventions to optimize functional gait.
- A minimum of 5 treatment interventions to improve upper limb function.
Course Schedule:
Day One
8:30Registration
9:00 Morning Content (with a 15 minute break)
Current Philosophy and Neuroscientific Basis of Neuro-Developmental Treatment
ICF Model
Lab I
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Afternoon Content (with a 15 minute break)
Evaluation and Assessment
Lab II
4:30End of Day One
Day Two
9:00 Morning Content (with a 15 minute break)
Proximal Stability as it Relates to Function
Gait Analysis
Client Demonstration
12:00Lunch
1:00 Afternoon Content (with a 15 minute break)
Discussion
Lab III
4:30End of CourseTotal Hours: 12 contact hour
Introduction to Neuro-Developmental Treatment
Course Description:
This two day course is designed for the therapist who treats or wants to treat pediatric clients (birth to 21 years) with neurological deficits. It is highly recommended for physical, occupational, and speech therapists and assistants and has a major focus on movement experiences in lab. It includes the most current philosophy and principles of the Neuro-Developmental Treatment approach, comparison of atypical to typical development, assessing a client according to the ICF model, writing functional outcomes, and using task analysis to plan and sequence treatment strategies into an effective and efficient treatment session. Included are treatment videos and a demonstration to cement observational skills.
Objectives:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
1.Demonstrate knowledge of the current philosophy and neuroscientific basis of the Neuro-Developmental Treatment approach to pediatrics.
2.Articulate the appropriate components of an assessment of a child from demonstrations and categorize the competencies and needs according to the ICF Model .
3.Show skill in writing functional goals and developing an appropriate treatment plan based on the task analysis and the identified functional goal.
4.Identify the strengths and challenges of a child with neuromotor and sensory/perceptual impairments through observation of an instructor demonstration of assessment and treatment.
5. Facilitate another individual through desired movements and treatment strategies while limiting inefficient movement.
6. Perform at least 15 treatment strategies on another individual in the class through experiential lab.
Course Schedule:
Day One
7:30Registration
8:30 Morning Content (with a 15 minute break)
Current Philosophy and Principles of NDT
Comparison of Atypical to Typical Development
Lab I
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Afternoon Content (with a 15 minute break)
Assessment & Treatment Demonstration
Lab II
4:30End of Day One
Day Two
8:30 Morning Content (with a 15 minute break)
Writing Functional Outcomes and Planning Treatment
Application of an NDT Treatment Planning Worksheet
Lab III
12:00Lunch
1:00 Afternoon Content (with a 15 minute break)
Assessment & Treatment Demonstration
Lab IV
4:30End of Course
15 contact hours inclusive of 2 hours of reading on the ICF Model and Task Analysis and pre-test.
Neuro-Developmental Treatment Approach for Infants and Toddlers
(This course can also be a 3-day course with additional lab and demonstration)
Description
This two-day course is designed for physical, occupational, speech therapists, and assistants treating pediatric clients (birth to 3 years) who demonstrate neurological deficits or suspected deficits. Typical and atypical development will be reviewed as they relate to one another and how the infant/toddler develops functional movement behaviors. Current philosophy and principles of the Neuro-Developmental Treatment approach will be presented as it relates to treatment of the infant and toddler. Observation of infant movement will reinforce typical development. Movement labs will be used to facilitate one another through movement transitions and to learn handling techniques on an infant-sized doll. Observation of an assessment and treatment session will show treatment and handling techniques on a client.
Objectives:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- understand the current neuroscientific basis of the Neuro-Developmental Treatment Approach.
- identify at least 10 aspects of typical development via slides, video, and observation of infant and toddler movement
- identify at least 10 aspects of atypical development as compared to typical development via slides and video.
- facilitate movement transitions appropriate for the infant/toddler population on another adult and on a doll in lab.
- promote carry-over in the home environment via daily activities.
Day One
8:00 Registration
8:30 Typical Development Birth to Twelve Months
11:00 Break
11:15 Baby Development Lab
12:00 Lunch (on your own)
1:00 Handling Lab I
2:15 Break
2:30 Atypical Development of the Infant
3:30 Handling Lab II
5:00 End of Day
Day Two
8:00 Current Philosophy and Neuroscientific Basis of Neuro-Developmental Treatment
9:00 Assessment Guidelines
9:45 Break
10:00 Client Assessment and Treatment Demonstration
11:30 Handling Lab III
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Handling Lab IV
3:15 Break
4:00 Home Programming Considerations
4:30 End of Course
Total Hours: 14 contact hours
Neuro-Developmental Treatment Approach for Pediatrics
(Taught as two, three, or five day course; the longer course with children in the labs for experiential learning)
Course Description:
This three day course teaches the most current philosophy and principles of the Neuro-Developmental Treatment Approach through lecture, demonstrations, videos and most importantly, hands-on lab experiences. The course content provides a brief review of typical and atypical development, training in the use of the ICF Model for child assessment, and instruction in functional outcome writing and treatment planning. This course is highly recommended for PTs, OTs, and SLPs.
Objectives:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the current philosophy of the Neuro-Developmental Treatment approach to pediatrics.
- Evaluate a child and categorize the limitations according to the ICF model.
- Understand and articulate at least six differences between typical and atypical development.
- Show skill in writing functional outcomes and developing a treatment plan based on the completed assessment of a child.
- Facilitate another individual through desired movements while inhibiting undesired movements.
- Identify the components of an assessment and treatment of a child through observation of instructor demonstrations.
Neuro-Developmental Treatment Approach to Pediatric Gait
Course Description:
This course is designed for physical, occupational, speech therapists, and assistants treating children with neurological deficits who are acquiring gait, desire to have vertical mobility such as walking, or who currently function in vertical. The acquisition of typical gait and function in vertical will be studied in toddlers and children via slides, video and observation of an assessment and treatment demonstration. Current philosophy and principles of the Neuro-Developmental Treatment approach will be presented as it relates to treatment of gait and acquisition of skills in vertical. Movement labs will be used to facilitate one another through movement transitions and to learn handling techniques for the treatment of gait and functional tasks typically done in vertical. Observation of a gait assessment and treatment session will show treatment and handling techniques on a client.
Objectives:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- identify at least 10 aspects of typical development as regards the development of pre-gait and gait skills via slides, video, and observation of mature gait
- identify the biomechanical alignment that is most energy efficient in the acquisition of pre-gait and gait skills via slides and video
- identify the characteristics of gait in the typically developing population
- use task analysis to identify the movement components and missing movement components while observing a child during vertical mobility
- facilitate at least 15 movement transitions and functional skills for pre-gait and gait training that are appropriate for the pediatric population on another adult in lab.
- List activities of daily living/routines that will inspire carry-over in the home and school environment
Case Studies and Treatment Strategies
Using NDT for Pediatric Gait
Description:
This course will explore an alternate format in order to earn 10 credit hours in one day, or 15 credits in two days. There will be a self study portion that must be completed before the course. Come and enjoy this new practical format for learning treatment techniques in pediatric gait. Day one will consist of lecture, case studies, and a patient assessment and treatment demonstration. The instructor will guide the class through evaluation and treatment planning and then show treatment strategies through demonstration and a treatment demonstration on a child. Day two will focus on labs to practice treatment strategies on each other. A limited number of participants will be accepted for this small group lab experience. This course will focus on using the current NDT philosophy and principles to assess and treat gait. The case studies will be pediatric clients between 3-21 years old who present with neuromotor impairments.
Objectives:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge of the current philosophy and ICF Model of the Neuro-Developmental Treatment approach to pediatrics.
- demonstrate knowledge of the anatomy and kinesiology of gait.
- identify at least 5 aspects of the typical acquisition of gait and recognize the components of early gait as compared to the components of mature gait.
- recognize and be able to list the clinical signs of the categories of Cerebral Palsy, specifically Spastic Diplegia, Hypotonia, Athetosis, and Ataxia.
- identify at least 5 aspects of atypical development in the acquisition of pre-gait and gait skills in each of 4 categories of cerebral palsy as compared to typical development of gait.
- demonstrate skill in writing functional outcomes and organizing treatment strategies into an effective sequence based on the activity analysis and the identified functional outcome.
For Day Two:
- facilitate at least 15 movement transitions and functional skills for pre-gait and gait training that are appropriate for a variety of children with cerebral palsy on another adult in lab.
Schedule:
Day One:
8:00Registration
8:30ICF Model
9:30Assessment and Planning Treatment
10:15Break
10:30Atypical Gait #1
11:30Atypical Gait #2
12:30Lunch
1:30Assessment & Treatment Demonstration
2:30Discussion
2:45 Break
3:00Atypical Gait #3
4:00Atypical Gait #4
5:00End of Day One
Day Two:
8:00Registration
8:15-1:30Lab (with 15 minute break)
- Core Strengthening
- Strategies for Range Required for Gait
- Strategies for Strength Required for Gait
Promoting FUNctional Outcomes in Children with Mild Neurological Impairments
Course Description:
This two day course is intended for physical therapists and PTA’s, occupational therapists and COTA’s, and Speech and Language Pathologists who work with children, aged 2 to 21 years. The emphasis is on children with neurological diagnoses who demonstrate minimal to moderate functional impairments. The characteristics of atypical development will be reviewed as it compares to typical development and its’ impact on successful completion of functional skills. The process of examining and evaluating a child and planning a treatment session toward a specified functional outcome will be presented using a variety of methods. There will be emphasis on function and FUN to increase motivation of the child. The participants will learn via lecture, lab sessions where they learn by moving one another, videotape review of development and treatment segments, and observation and analysis of treatment demonstrations by the course instructor.
Objectives:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the current philosophy of the Neuro-Developmental Treatment approach to pediatrics.
- Understand and articulate the categories of the ICF model.
- Understand and articulate at least six differences between categories of atypical development.
- Show skill in writing functional outcomes and developing a treatment plan based on the completed assessment of a child.
- Facilitate another individual through desired movements while inhibiting undesired movements.
- Identify the components of an examination and treatment of a child through observation of instructor demonstrations.
NDT Handling Course for Pediatrics
(requires space and mats for practical work; pre-requisites: NDT course graduate, license, and malpractice insurance)
Course Description:
This four and one half day course uses the most current philosophy and principles of the Neuro-Developmental Treatment Approach in daily treatment sessions of children with neurological impairments. Lecture, demonstrations, videos, and hands-on lab experiences will be used to reach the ultimate outcome of the sessions, to improve the child’s functional abilities using handling and facilitation techniques. Assessment and functional outcome setting will be covered in detail to aid in treatment planning. This course is highly recommended for physical and occupational therapists, licensed assistants, and speech-language pathologists who treat children (birth to 21 years of age) with neurological deficits and developmental disorders and who have previously attended an NDT course.