Professional Development Programs Presents:
MORE: Integrating the Mouth with Sensory and Postural Functions
Presenters: Patricia Oetter, MA, OTR/L, FAOTA and Eileen W. Richter, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA
Locations: Morristown, TN April 25-26, 2008
Raleigh, NC July 11-12, 2008
Tuition: $395 (discounts available)
CEU’s: 14 contact hours AOTA & ASHA Approved CE Provider
Contact info: 651-439-8865, programs@pdppro.com, http://www.pdppro.com
While oral-motor treatment approaches for neurologically impaired children have focused on severe feeding dysfunction, recent clinical work with children who have sensory processing/developmental dysfunction has revealed a strong association between subtle oral-motor and respiratory dysfunction and many sensory integrative and sensorimotor problems.
A theoretical framework for understanding how and why many aspects of development are significantly influenced by oral functions will be presented. This discussion will include the relationship of the suck/swallow/breathe synchrony to behavior, learning, postural development, feeding, communication, arousal, self-regulation, psychosocial development, visual/auditory perception and even common health issues in children. The relevance of this information to treatment principles with children who have sensory processing/developmental dysfunction will then be shared using slides, case examples and participant lab activities. Documentation strategies for identifying abnormal function and demonstrating change through treatment will be provided. This information is particularly useful for occupational and physical therapists and speech pathologists working with children, but may be applied across the age span.
Objectives: Participants will be able to
1. Outline and discuss the relationship of the suck/swallow/breathe synchrony to critical aspects of development.
2. Identify and document subtle, abnormal SSB processes in children who have sensory processing/developmental dysfunction.
3. Implement treatment strategies designed to improve respiration patterns, self-regulation, postural control, visual motor skills, feeding and communication skills.
4. Demonstrate and apply techniques designed to enhance oral/respiratory function.
"Ten Simple Steps to Independent Contracting" Workshop
-Are you an allied health professional who always wanted to have your own business but you don't know where to start? Try independent contracting as a simple way to begin entrepreneurship. Workshop content is applicable to occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, speech therapists, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, and early intervention therapists (persons with early childhood education degrees). Our first workshop was a success! See the website for comments and pictures: www.therapeuticsolutionsofnc.com
Workshop: Ten Simple Steps to Independent Contracting
Date: June 13, 2008
Time: 9am-4pm
Location: Raleigh, NC (hotel to TBA)
Cost: $225 ($25 discount if you register by May 1, '07) Cost includes provided workbook
Minimum of 10 participants required. In the event that 10 participants do not register, a full refund will be provided. Registration deadline: June 1, 2008
Registration form: Please email Tomeico Faison: therapeuticsolutions@hotmail.com or call 919-451-0313
Information on presenter: See www.therapeuticsolutionsofnc.com for more information
Agenda:
Introductions-9a-9:10a
Step 1-Find Out If You Really Want to Be an Independent Contractor (includes entrepreneurship assessment) (9:10a-10:00a)
Step 2- Follow Your Passion…Where there is a Need (10a-10:15a)
Step 3-To Be or Not To Be Incorporated (10:15a-10:45a)
Step 4-Get Insured! (10:45a-11a) Break 11-11:15a
Step 5- An Accountant and Attorney are Your Friends (11:15a-12p)
12p-1p-Lunch on Your Own
Step 6- Getting Paid- (Your Rate, How to get a Medicaid and Medicare #) (1p-2p)
Step 7-Reviewing and Writing Contracts (2-2:30p)
Step 8-Expanding with Subcontractors (2:30p-3p)
Step 9-Marketing-Do It Yourself If You Can (business cards and websites made easy) (3p-3:30p)
Step 10-Go Get Some Contracts followed by Pearls of Wisdom (3:30p-4p)
