NDT-SI Blending Intervention Approaches in Children with Developmental Disabilities

Analyze functional performance issues and identify impairments with Sensory Integration, Neuro-developmental treatment and /or other intervention approaches.

      This two-day workshop is designed to provide therapists with a basic understanding of combining treatment approaches with children with a variety of developmental disabilities. Through lectures, case study presentations, video analysis, and group
problem solving exercises, the participants will learn through clinical reasoning to analyze functional performance issues and identify impairments to be addressed with sensory integration, neuro-developmental treatment and/or other intervention approaches.
       Considerations to blend or not to blend approaches to meet the multi faceted needs of children with developmental disabilities will be discussed.

Who is it for?

This course is designed for Occupational therapists, Physical therapists & Speech and language Pathologists who treat children with neuromotor disabilities and or sensory processing problems of all ages.

Our NDTA Instructor from USA

Ms. Mary Hallway

OTR/L, C/NDT

            Mary Hallway, OT, received her BS degree with honors in occupational therapy from Western Michigan University and has over thirty years of experience specializing in pediatrics in medical, educational and community based settings. She is an internationally recognized educator, clinician, and consultant who teaches the OT week for the NDTA Pediatric Certificate course, NDTA advanced courses ( baby course, upper extremity course) as well as a variety of short courses including combining NDT & SI in Pediatrics extensively throughout the United States and internationally. Areas of expertise include; clinical assessment and intervention, development and distribution of training materials, family training and professional development, consultation, therapy program development and implementation.

 

           She is currently owner of The Children’s Therapy Center a private practice in Orange County, Ca. Mary has participated on the NDTA theory committee and assisted in the development of the book entitled Neuro-Developmental Approach: Theoretical Foundations and Principles of Clinical Practice. She has published several articles including Handling with Care or Handling Carefully in Parent Articles about NDT and has co- authored the book Combining Neuro- Developmental Treatment and Sensory Integration Principles: An Approach to Pediatrics.

Course Objectives

1. The participant will begin to observe sensory processing difficulties and their relationship to movement and behavior in children with a variety of disorders
2. The participant will begin to analyze postural and movement patterns and their relationship to sensory processing.
3. Through case analysis the learner will be begin to discriminate between movement and sensory issues in children with developmental disabilities and how they affect functional performance.
4. The learner will be able to select at least 3 assessment tools that will assist to identify impairments in movement performance, sensory integration and behavioral organization.
5. The participant will begin to choose appropriate intervention approach(es) to address the multifaceted issues in children with various diagnoses.
6. The participant will begin to understand when and when not to blend intervention approaches in children with various diagnosis.

High Standards Clinical Affiliate

Osraty for Physio and Rehab is a spacious clinic; spread over 3651 square feet in Etihad Mall, Dubai.

It is been designed and created a state‐of‐the‐art clinic, to give our patients and their families a professional yet homely and secure environment. We believe strongly that physical environment is a primary force that contributes to well‐being and good health.

 

Learn from the very best in the World

Join our course and start building the most needed therapeutic skills today.

We make sure every course is well absorbed, and that all therapists reach the same level of expertise needed for today’s generations.

Learning hours

8:00AM - 5:30PM
November 21-22, 2017

Course Venue

Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel and Towers
Baniyas Road, Dubai, UAE
Project Manager: OT. Rawan Alhawamdeh
Phone:+971569343599
Email: info@sensoryme.com

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