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"How Does Your Engine Run?" The Alert Program for Self-Regulation
Mar 12, 2010
- Mar 13, 2010
(Fri
- Sat)
What's the Alert Program?
"If your body is like a car engine, sometimes it runs on high, sometimes it runs on low, and sometimes it runs just right."
Join the thousands who use these words and the evidence-backed Alert Program® with children to support self-regulation in school, therapy, and home settings. The Alert Program® can be adapted easily for all ages and types of learning challenges, including autism.
Find out why so many therapists, parents, and teachers have said, this is the best workshop I've ever attended!
Who?
Mary Sue Williams and Sherry Shellenberger, both dynamic speakers and occupational therapists, will present this practical, hands-on workshop in such an enthusiastic way that you'll feel like it energizes your engine!
Number of CEU's?
AOTA Approved Provider: 12.75 contact hours
Price?
Bring two friends for a group of three and you can attend for only $250 each as an early bird special!
Location
Fort Washington, PA
www.fwholiday.com
Link to more details:
www.alertprogram.com
Myofascial Release and Other Manual Techniques in Dysphagia Management
Mar 13, 2010
- Mar 14, 2010
(Sat
- Sun)
This interactive two-day workshop for rehabilitation teams will address evaluation and current treatment techniques appropriate for soft tissue and joint limitations that contribute to an abnormal swallow. The lecture reviews muscular and fascial anatomy tying kinesiology into a discussion that relates specific soft tissue mobilization techniques appropriate to improving all stages of the swallow; oropharyngeal, hypopharyngeal and pharygoesophageal. A thorough discussion will relate the impact of scar tissue formation and immobility on mechanical and neurological aspects of the functional swallow. Interpretation of common pathology and symptomatology on both bedside exam and MBS review are introduced. Additional course objectives include postural impairment, functional anatomy and biomechanics of the temporomandibular joint with an informative and focused laboratory component providing OTs, PTs and SLPs with basic practical skills in palpation, seating and positioning and soft tissue assessment and mobilization as it pertains to dysphagia in clinical practice. The majority of this course will be in functional, hands-on application with frequent case study discussion to identify impairments and exemplify the use of manual therapy through myofascial release techniques. The emphasis of this practical seminar is placed on the relationship of soft tissue and joint articulations whereby applying theory to practical intervention with manual therapy adds a whole new dimension to patient care.
Presenter(s)
John Kelly, MPT
Location
Pittsburgh Airport Marriott
777 Aten Road
Coraopolis, Pennsylvania 15108
412-788-8800
Room Rate:$99/night (Ends 2/13)
For more information, please contact:
Gwen Jones
888-909-2426
gwen@ciaoseminars.com
Link to more details:
www.ciaoseminars.com
Sponsored by: CIAO Seminars
52 Practical Strategies for Aspergers Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, and High-Functioning Autism
Mar 23, 2010
- Mar 23, 2010
(Tue
- Tue)
The purpose of this workshop is to review and experience a bevy of strength-based, practical strategies that have proven effective in addressing some of the more typical concerns presented by children, adolescents and adults with Aspergers Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, and High-Functioning Autism. The day will begin with a quick, alternative review of High-Functioning Autism, Aspergers and Non-verbal Learning Disability. Afterward, the day will proceed with a combination of quick, short-strike interventions, mixed with more in-depth, interactive activities.
Presenter(s)
John Ortiz, PhD
Location
Wyndham Gettysburg
95 Presidential Circle
Gettysburg, PA 17325
For more information, please contact:
Lori Manning
715-552-9523
lmanning@health-ed.com
Link to more details:
www.health-ed.com
Sponsored by: HEALTH EDucation Network, LLC (dba HEALTH ED)
52 Practical Strategies for Aspergers Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, and High-Functioning Autism
Mar 24, 2010
- Mar 24, 2010
(Wed
- Wed)
The purpose of this workshop is to review and experience a bevy of strength-based, practical strategies that have proven effective in addressing some of the more typical concerns presented by children, adolescents and adults with Aspergers Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, and High-Functioning Autism. The day will begin with a quick, alternative review of High-Functioning Autism, Aspergers and Non-verbal Learning Disability. Afterward, the day will proceed with a combination of quick, short-strike interventions, mixed with more in-depth, interactive activities.
Presenter(s)
John Ortiz, PhD
Location
The Nittany Lion Inn
** Complimentary parking is provided. Bring your parking ticket to the hotel front desk for validation
215 Innovation Boulevard
State College, PA 16803
For more information, please contact:
Lori Manning
715-552-9523
lmanning@health-ed.com
Link to more details:
www.health-ed.com
Sponsored by: HEALTH EDucation Network, LLC (dba HEALTH ED)
52 Practical Strategies for Aspergers Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, and High-Functioning Autism
Mar 25, 2010
- Mar 25, 2010
(Thu
- Thu)
The purpose of this workshop is to review and experience a bevy of strength-based, practical strategies that have proven effective in addressing some of the more typical concerns presented by children, adolescents and adults with Aspergers Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, and High-Functioning Autism. The day will begin with a quick, alternative review of High-Functioning Autism, Aspergers and Non-verbal Learning Disability. Afterward, the day will proceed with a combination of quick, short-strike interventions, mixed with more in-depth, interactive activities.
Presenter(s)
John Ortiz, PhD
Location
The Inn at Reading
1040 Park Road
Wyomissing, PA 19610
For more information, please contact:
Lori Manning
715-552-9523
lmanning@health-ed.com
Link to more details:
www.health-ed.com
Sponsored by: HEALTH EDucation Network, LLC (dba HEALTH ED)
52 Practical Strategies for Aspergers Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, and High-Functioning Autism
Mar 26, 2010
- Mar 26, 2010
(Fri
- Fri)
The purpose of this workshop is to review and experience a bevy of strength-based, practical strategies that have proven effective in addressing some of the more typical concerns presented by children, adolescents and adults with Aspergers Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, and High-Functioning Autism. The day will begin with a quick, alternative review of High-Functioning Autism, Aspergers and Non-verbal Learning Disability. Afterward, the day will proceed with a combination of quick, short-strike interventions, mixed with more in-depth, interactive activities.
Presenter(s)
John Ortiz, PhD
Location
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton
700 Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton, PA 18503
For more information, please contact:
Lori Manning
715-552-9523
lmanning@health-ed.com
Link to more details:
www.health-ed.com
Sponsored by: HEALTH EDucation Network, LLC (dba HEALTH ED)
Sensory Integration in Children
May 19, 2010
(Wed
)
Rescheduled from February 10, 2010
To provide the relevancy of understanding sensory systems, regulation and dysfunction and the impact for children in potential learning, social interaction, and behavior; to help participants acquire strategies and resources to create and implement a sensory integration diet/plan for children and youth within home, work, school, or a facility.
Presenter(s)
Susan Larson Kidd, EdD, EdS
Location
HOTEL BETHLEHEM
437 Main Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
For more information, please contact:
Lori Manning
715-552-9523
lmanning@health-ed.com
Link to more details:
www.health-ed.com
Sponsored by: HEALTH EDucation Network, LLC (dba HEALTH ED)
Sensory Integration in Children
May 21, 2010
(Fri
)
Rescheduled from February 12, 2010
To provide the relevancy of understanding sensory systems, regulation and dysfunction and the impact for children in potential learning, social interaction, and behavior; to help participants acquire strategies and resources to create and implement a sensory integration diet/plan for children and youth within home, work, school, or a facility.
Presenter(s)
Susan Larson Kidd, EdD, EdS
Location
HILTON GARDEN INN PHILADELPHIA/ FORT WASHINGTON
530 West Pennsylvania Avenue
Fort Washington, PA 19034
For more information, please contact:
Lori Manning
715-552-9523
lmanning@health-ed.com
Link to more details:
www.health-ed.com
Sponsored by: HEALTH EDucation Network, LLC (dba HEALTH ED)
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