Hone your skills in the evaluation and treatment of primitive reflexes through interactive labs and case studies by utilizing a functional and play-based approach. This approach provides your pediatric clients with the foundation they need to reach function goals more quickly. Labs to allow therapists to practice evaluation skills and walk away with the tools, resources, and supporting research to effectively treat their clients and improve functional outcomes.
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the three levels of motor control in the central nervous system, articulate the functions of each area, and their relationships to each other
- Correlate current research to the evaluation and treatment of primitive reflexes
- Describe the importance of structural development and alignment of the pelvis and trunk
- Effectively perform a primitive reflex integration assessment
- Design a treatment plan to address retained primitive reflexes to utilize effective intervention strategies to strengthen your client’s foundational skills, improve client outcomes, and increase engagement in functional activity
Janine Wiskind engages her audience with her dynamic teaching style and makes intense information easy to understand and apply. As a pediatric occupational therapist, beginning her career in brain injury, Janine cultivated her specific concentration in vision, which has, in turn, led her to specialize in primitive reflex integration. Janine published articles relating to dysfunction in the pediatric population and has been involved in research on the pediatric brain injury unit. Working for inpatient rehab, outpatient, home health, the school system, and now within her own clinic has provided Janine with an extensive opportunity to work with a variety of pediatric populations and has led to her diverse array of expertise. Her clinic, On Solid Ground, focuses on primitive reflex integration, sensory integration, and, also focuses on the family unit to tie clinic gains to functional changes within the home and family system. The goal of her teaching and class work is to provide effective concepts that will be pertinent in your everyday practice.
VENUE ADDRESS
P.G. Chambers School
15 Halko Drive
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
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This course meets the criteria for 14 contact hours (1.4 CEUs).
Application has been made to the NJ Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
The PA State Board of Physical Therapy and IN Board of Physical Therapy recognize other state board's approvals.
Approved provider by the NY State Board of Physical Therapy for 16.8 contact hours.
Approved provider of continuing education by the American Occupational Therapy Association #3043, for 14 contact hours - Intermediate Level Occupational Therapy Process: assessment, intervention. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA.
NBCOT professional development provider – 14 PDUs
