Autism Detected Early in Infancy with MRI

“Researchers from the University of California, Davis MIND Institute have found that scans of the brains of infants may help to diagnose the condition earlier.

The study was originally designed to follow the brain growth trajectories of children and determine if there was a difference in brain growth of children later diagnosed with ASD. By backtracking the data to early time points, the researchers found that children who later develop ASD have excessive cerebrospinal fluid, the liquid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, cushioning it and ferrying toxins away. The researchers also found that infants who later go on to be diagnosed with ASD have larger brains than other children, when they are infants. The test is performed by a safe and non-invasive MRI scan.”

For the full article visit Advance Magazine: http://speech-language-pathology-audiology.advanceweb.com/News/In-The-News/Autism-Detected-Early-In-Infancy-With-MRI.aspx

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What is the best part about being a therapist?

Education ResourcesWhat do you find to be the most fulfilling part of your therapy work?

Please share with us and your colleagues, the best part of your work. Post a scenario that was a rewarding experience, or tell us about your everyday experiences that make your career so worthwhile.

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Introducing OT June Smith as an ERI Faculty member

 

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We would like to introduce June Smith OTR/L, and are thrilled to add her to our distinguished list of Faculty members.
June is a dynamic and engaging instructor, is an Occupational Therapist and licensed Brain Gym®Instructor. She has certifications in Sensory Integration, SIPT and Neurodevelopmental Treatment. She brings a wealth of experience from varied setting including her current position as Supervisor of OT Services at a residential/day program with adults /children with developmental challenges and as a consultant/clinician at South Shore Therapies SI clinic. June has more than thirty-five years of experience in the field of O.T. working with individuals who present with a variety of physical, cognitive and behavioral challenges that impact learning. She is certified to teach both basic and advanced courses entitled “Brain Gym® for children who have Special Needs”. She has taught numerous Brain Gym® courses and is a member of the Educational Kinesiology Foundation. In addition, June also works closely with Developmental Optometrists, and collaboratively established a vision clinic to promote visual efficiency.

June is presenting:
Integrating Movement-based Learning into Treatment: An Evidence Based Approach
Please click on the link for a listing of her dates, venues, course description and a brochure. 

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Early Bloomers – The Critical Role of OT and PT in the NICU

 

Sharing this from Today in PT:

OT and PT in the NICU“For babies born prematurely, the tenuous first weeks of life often are filled with myriad medical interventions in the neonatal intensive care unit to help them adjust to life outside the womb. New research, however, suggests this time in the NICU is a critical window for some less-invasive approaches that can help these children catch up to their full-term peers: physical and occupational therapy. “

Full Article:
http://news.todayinpt.com/article/20130513/TODAYINPT0101/102180040#.Uch9hlFJbHg.email

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LEZLIE ADLER – Internationally Recognized and Respected OT

ERI SPEAKER PROFILE:

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LEZLIE ADLER, MA, OTR, FMOTA,C/NDT

Lezlies course are always well received, and she is one of our popular speakers. She is an internationally recognized and respected clinician and consultant with extensive and broad experience in medical, educational and community based settings. As a pediatric occupational therapist in schools, hospitals, outpatient clinics, homes, community organization and nursing homes for children, she offers a unique approach which can be practically and successfully applied in all settings. She is an enthusiastic presenter who offers insightful information beneficial to the entire team. Since 1976 she has conducted over 300 seminars throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, North America, South America, Central America, Canada and the United American Emeritus on a large variety of topics related to children and families, bringing her energy and passion regarding therapeutic strategies and functional treatment.

 

Lezlie provides a wealth of information, repeatedly supplementing it with clinical application. She is a skilled teacher that welcomed questions throughout.-Lisa Merritt

Lezlie is a dynamic teacher who takes difficult material and makes it so practical.
-Susan Oh

Lezlie is fabulous. Her wealth of information, true love of play, and devotion to her clients is very inspiring. I love her sense of humor. – Patricia Blackburn

Lezlie Adler was an excellent presenter providing a wide variety of examples to help every discipline within a variety of different situations. I would recommend this course to all disciplines to help continue their education and help them grow as clinicians. Overall Lezlies course was full of energy and education. – Jason Alon Weigold

This is the second class I have taken with Lezlie. She is very dynamic, fast-paced and full of such wonderful, practical ideas! What a talented therapist who is able to combine all 3 disciplines into a great relevant course – Glen Neil

Please click on the links below to view the multiple locations offered for each of her dynamic courses and to print a brochure:

“Integrating NDT, SI and Motor Learning Perspectives in Pediatrics” “Linking Play to Function: Utilizing Neurodevelopmental and Sensory Integration strategies to Facilitate Functional Skills Through Play” “Combining NDT and SI for Optimal Function in Children with Neuromotor Challenges”

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