Cranial Remolding for Deformational Plagiocephaly

1 Credit Hour

Instructor: Laura Mullin, Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (CPO)  -  Union Orthotics and Prosthetics, Co.

For health professionals whom provide therapeutic care for infants whom present with torticollis and/or deformational plagiocephaly.  The presentation will discuss causes, varying diagnoses of cranial deformities, repositioning, orthotic interventions and efficacy of treatments.  We will focus on clinical considerations in regards to cranial deformities caused by torticollis.  We will provide an overview of cranial remolding orthoses.  We encourage a group discussion for troubleshooting treatment issues in regards to this population.  A quiz will be administered.

Asperger’s Syndrome

1 Credit Hour

Instructor: Erin M. Naggy, OTD, OTR/L

This course describes Asperger’s Syndrome, signs, management, treatments and therapies utilized.

PA  PT, OT and SLP/A Boards Approved

Feeding Intervention in Infants and Young Children

4 Credit Hours

Instructor: Erin M. Naggy, OTD, OTR/L

PA  PT, OT, and SLP/A Boards Approved

Difficulty in feeding affects every aspect of a child’s life, including the ability to grow, learn, and form relationships.  Eating is an essential daily living skill that requires overall motor ability, specific oral motor function, sensory perception, social skills, and cognitive function.  Prerequisites for feeding include:  integrity of oral structures, intact cranial nerves for the activation of swallowing, social aspects, and culture.

Gross Motor Development: The First Two Years

2 Credit Hours

PA PT and OT Boards Approved

Instructor Cynthia Kennedy, PT, MS, PCS

Applicable to: This course is intended for PTs and OTs, Speech Therapists, Teachers and EI SCs who want to have a basic understanding of gross motor development during the critical first 2 years.

The Premature Infant and Early Intervention

1 Credit Hour

Instructor: Kelly Mallon, MSPT, PCS
PA  PT, OT, and SLP/A Boards Approved

This course defines prematurity and discusses the unique factors and the impact of prematurity on development for the planning interventions by therapists.

Understanding and Applying Sensory Integration

1 Credit Hour

Instructor: Erin M. Naggy, OTD, OTR/L

PA  PT, OT, and SLP/A Boards Approved

Applicable to: Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Special Instruction, Speech Therapy
Basic understanding of Sensory Integration and treatment for Occupational Therapists and related professionals working with children. Videos of treatment ideas are included.

Supporting Families who have Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

2 Credit Hours

Instructor: Joanne Palermo M.Ed.

PA  PT, OT and SLP/A  Board Approved 

In this course you will learn helpful skills for working with families who have a child with a diagnosis on the autism spectrum. You will gain useful insight into the parent/family perspective and how the family as a whole is impacted.

Taping for Function in Pediatrics

6 Credit hours

Instructor Cynthia Kennedy, PT, MS, PCS
PA PT and OT Boards Approved

Applicable to: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, for COTAs and PTAs.
The background for and use of taping techniques using Leukotape, Hypafix and Kinesiotape to correct common postural and functional problems seen with pediatric clients. This course includes a printable manual of lessons with photos of each taping technique. Videos and patient photos are used within the course to illustrate problems and taping to correct.

Treatment of Torticollis in Infants and Toddlers

2 Credit Hours

Instructor: Kelly Mallon, MSPT, PCS
PA PT and OT Boards Approved

This course uses written instruction, photos and videos to discuss incidence, and evaluation tools, demonstrate treatment for torticollis, and to give guidelines as to length of treatment needed for resolution of torticollis in infants and toddlers.